What is the difficulty level of this tour?

This tour is rated easy to moderate. Three cycling days cover 32–56 km each. Day 3 is the hilliest stage with a climb to Les Baux de Provence at 200 metres elevation. Suitable for regular cyclists and active families.

What type of bicycle is available?

Hybrid bikes and electric bikes are available for hire as an option. Bikes come with back panniers, map holder, repair kit, and lock. Helmets are available for hire separately.

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in 2-, 3- and 4-star hotels: 1 night in Avignon, 2 nights in St Rémy de Provence and 1 night in Arles. All hotels provide free WiFi. Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast is included.

How do I reach Avignon?

The closest airport is Marseille Provence. From there, take a shuttle to Aix en Provence TGV, then a TGV train to Avignon TGV Station (about 40 minutes, approximately €34). Nîmes Arles Camargue and Avignon Caumont airports offer direct flights from England, Scotland, and Belgium.

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Yes, daily luggage transfer is included in the package.

Is the train ticket back to Avignon included?

Yes, the train ticket from Arles to Avignon is included in the tour price.

What is the best season for this tour?

Departures are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between March and October.

Are there local taxes to pay?

Yes, local tourist tax must be paid directly at each hotel, between €0.80 and €1.50 per night per person.

5 Days in Provence by Bicycle

Provence

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E-bikeTrekking bike5 days / 4 nights104 km1/5EasyLinear

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Provence is the Mediterranean France you have always dreamed of — air scented with maquis and lavender, a special quality of light that has inspired many painters, and a Roman history that accompanies you most days. Over five days, you will cycle from the papal city of Avignon through the herb-scented hillsides of St Rémy de Provence, past the dramatic cliff-top fortress of Les Baux, and onward to the timeless Roman city of Arles on the banks of the Rhône. This gentle itinerary follows small quiet roads through one of the most beautiful corners of France. You will taste local wines and olive oils in the shadow of the Alpilles mountains, wander through St Rémy, the town where Van Gogh lived, and end your journey among the medieval and Roman monuments of Arles. A train ticket back to Avignon is included, completing the loop. With daily distances of 32–56 km and just one slightly hilly stage, this tour is ideal for leisure cyclists and families looking for a cultural escape.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
You will arrive in Avignon, the Cité des Papes, and settle into your hotel in the very heart of the city.

Day 2: Avignon – St Rémy de Provence (32 km or 56 km)
You will have time to visit the old city and the Palace of the Popes before leaving Avignon on small, quiet roads toward one of the most beautiful and typical villages in the region. St Rémy de Provence is known for its aromas of wild herbs — this is the town where Van Gogh lived and where Nostradamus was born.

Day 3: St Rémy – Les Baux – St Rémy (40 km; hilly)
You will ride out to the remarkable pilgrimage site of Les Baux de Provence, built at 200 metres high on a rocky outcrop and dominated by a ruined fortress. On the way you will enjoy wine and olive oil tasting at a local grower. The return takes you through the wonderful landscape in the shadow of the Alpilles mountains, passing through the village of Les Baux de Provence before the final stretch back to St Rémy through fantastic nature.

Day 4: St Rémy – Arles (32 km)
You will leave St Rémy and cycle south toward the Mediterranean Sea and the town of Arles, settled on the banks of the Rhône. You will discover its well-preserved amphitheatre and countless medieval and Roman monuments.

Day 5: Departure from Arles
After breakfast, you will say goodbye to this wonderful region. Your service finishes in Arles, with a train ticket included for the return to Avignon.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
🚇 Train ticket on day8
🚇 Train ticket Arles - Avignon

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour is rated easy to moderate. Three cycling days cover 32–56 km each. Day 3 is the hilliest stage with a climb to Les Baux de Provence at 200 metres elevation. Suitable for regular cyclists and active families.
What type of bicycle is available?
Hybrid bikes and electric bikes are available for hire as an option. Bikes come with back panniers, map holder, repair kit, and lock. Helmets are available for hire separately.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 2-, 3- and 4-star hotels: 1 night in Avignon, 2 nights in St Rémy de Provence and 1 night in Arles. All hotels provide free WiFi. Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast is included.
How do I reach Avignon?
The closest airport is Marseille Provence. From there, take a shuttle to Aix en Provence TGV, then a TGV train to Avignon TGV Station (about 40 minutes, approximately €34). Nîmes Arles Camargue and Avignon Caumont airports offer direct flights from England, Scotland, and Belgium.
Is luggage transferred between hotels?
Yes, daily luggage transfer is included in the package.
Is the train ticket back to Avignon included?
Yes, the train ticket from Arles to Avignon is included in the tour price.
What is the best season for this tour?
Departures are available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between March and October.
Are there local taxes to pay?
Yes, local tourist tax must be paid directly at each hotel, between €0.80 and €1.50 per night per person.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

41 days before arrival 20% of the total travel price

- 41-22 days before departure 25% of the total travel price

- 21-15 days before departure 40% of the total travel price

- 14-7 days before departure 60% of the total travel price

7 days before arrival 100% of the total travel price

Starting from

€780/ person

or €827

Available

20 Mar 2026 – 25 Oct 2026

Departures

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Starting from

€780/ person

or €827

Available

20 Mar 2026 – 25 Oct 2026

Departures

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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Tour details

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common questions

What is the difficulty level of this tour?

What type of bicycle is available?

What type of accommodation is provided?

How do I reach Avignon?

Is luggage transferred between hotels?

Is the train ticket back to Avignon included?

What is the best season for this tour?

Are there local taxes to pay?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Organized by

France a Velo

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