Purple lavender field with neat rows in Provence, France. Rolling hills and mountains visible in background under cloudy sky.

Two cyclists with touring bikes and red panniers pause on a dirt path beside blooming purple lavender fields in Provence, with cypress trees and hills in the background.

Traditional Provence village with stone buildings cascading down a hillside, featuring a church tower and green shuttered houses under clear blue sky.

Purple lavender field in Provence with three scattered trees and golden wheat fields. Mountains visible in background under blue sky.

Itinerary

Individual arrival to Isel-sur-la-Sorgue. The small old town on an island in Sorgue is really famous for the range of antique shops and the old romantic water wheels.

Through wide agricultural fields you cycle to past Carpentras to the former main town of Comtat Venaissin. Behind Beaumes-de-Venise, where one of the best dessert wines is pressed, you pass the "Denteeles des Montmirail and cycle to the old romans town Vaison-la-Romaine.

You will drive through the picturesque villages of Mollans and Montbrun-les-Bains to the Plateau d'Albion and through the magnificent lavender fields to Sault, the “capital of lavender.” Here you can enjoy a wonderful view of the purple-colored lavender fields below Mont Ventoux. Overnight stay in Sault.

An extended bike tour through lavender fields is awaiting you again. Awesome flavour and the unique play of colours are accompanying you. You route leads you along the plateau and through oak and chestnut forests back to Sault.

You should visit the market in Sault in the morning. Afterwards you continue through dreamy villages and the nature park Luberon to Apt, homeland of candied fruits. One overnight in Apt. or the surrounding area.

The wonderful towns Bonnieux, Boux and Saignon are on this challenging route through the Luberon before you come back to Apt (appr. 55km). For those who prefer a more comfortable tour start to Gargas, where you'll find the last working ochre quarry in France. (appr. 45km) Further night in Apt or the surrounding area.

You pass the wonderful village Roussillon, it was a long time the centre of the ochre pit. Afterwards you pass the town Gordes to the famous spring Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

The tour ends after breakfast. Individual return journey or extend your stay.

Tour character

Moderate

This is an ambitious bike tour for experienced cyclists. There are stages as in Tuscany awaiting you. Day 3 and day 6 are with longer stages, but lavender fields, beautiful views and awesome downhill routes are compensating for the efforts. You cycle along small roads with less traffic.

Topographic map of Provence lavender region showing towns like Vaison-la-Romaine, Séguret, Gigondas, Carpentras, Sault, and Apt marked with red dots.

Prices & Dates

Printed route book – sustainability with Rückenwind

Your travel package includes a digital route book as standard. If you would like a printed version, please let us know when you book. The surcharge is € 20 per route book and you will receive your copy on site. Join us in contributing to even greater sustainability!

Prices per person in EUR

Blue touring bicycle with black rear rack and red Rückenwind handlebar bag featuring Vaude branding, parked on grass with trees in background.

Touring bike (coaster brake)

7-/8 speed hub with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148 cm to 190 cm.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Dark blue Rückenwind touring bike with 24 gears, equipped with red Vaude panniers and handlebar bag, parked on cobblestones.

Touring bike (freewheel)

21-/24 speed derailleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry.

Body size approx. 148 cm to 190 cm.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Dark gray hybrid bicycle with front suspension, rear rack, and disc brakes parked on paved surface beside lush garden plants.

Premium bike

27-/30- speed derailleur gears with freewheel

Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

60 cm

Electric bike

8-speed hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery.

42 cm (26 "")

45 cm

50 cm

55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included Service

7 nights in hotels as described in the booked category
Breakfast
Personal welcome briefing (GE,EN)
Carefully planned route
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app and GPS data
Luggage transport from Hotel to Hotel
Rental bike insurance
7-days-service-hotline

Not included Service

Arrival and departure
Costs for parking
City tax
Transfers
Optional sightseeings
City maps
Repairs of own bike
Travel Insurances
Costs of the private requirements

Extras

Arrival / Parking

Fly to Marseille. Take the train (TGV) from Marseille airport to the main train station of L´Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Good rail connection, Duration approx. 1 h. Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is well-connected by train.
Depending on the arrival hotel and availability, free or paid parking spaces or public car parks in the side streets. No reservation possible.

Hotels

Carefully selected hotels offering high standards and a cosy atmosphere, all lovingly run. Most are in the 4-star category (French classification), some with air conditioning and a swimming pool. In Arles, accommodation is provided, subject to availability, in either a 3-star hotel or a 4-star hotel on the outskirts of the city.

Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!