How much does the Rhône Valley and Luberon cycling tour cost?

This 7-day self-guided loop from Avignon starts from €1,268 per person in a double room from April to mid-June and from mid-September to October, and from €1,370 between 15 June and 15 September. The price includes 6 nights with breakfast, luggage transfer, a travel book with maps, a GPS navigation app and a 7/7 hotline. Bike rental is available at an extra cost.

When can I do this tour, and when do the lavender fields bloom?

The tour runs from 10 April to 10 October, with arrivals on any day of the week. The lavender usually blooms from early June to late July, mainly around Sault, on the optional Mont Ventoux route.

How difficult is this Provence cycling tour?

The tour is rated easy. You will ride five days, between 35 and 55 km a day on the standard routes, for about 210 km and 970 m of climbing in total. The Luberon loop on day 5 can be shortened or extended. E-bikes are available for riders who want extra assistance.

Can I cycle down Mont Ventoux?

Yes. On day 4, weather permitting, a transfer with your bikes to the summit of Mont Ventoux can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a long descent through the lavender country around Sault. The standard route stays at the foot of the mountain through the Côtes du Rhône vineyards.

What accommodation is included?

You will stay six nights with breakfast in 3- and 4-star hotels and one simpler 2-star hotel in Orange, including two nights in a 4-star hotel in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. No dinners are included.

How does luggage transfer work?

Your luggage is moved to the next hotel on every cycling day, so you only ride with what you need for the day. The allowance is one bag per person of up to 23 kg; additional bags can be transferred for an extra fee.

Which bikes can I rent?

You can rent a touring bike, an e-bike or a gravel bike. Rental bikes come with a lock, a repair kit, a rear bag, a handlebar bag and a smartphone holder (one for every two bikes), with a helmet on request. Riders are expected to handle simple repairs such as a puncture on their own. A small delivery fee applies if only one bike is rented.

Can I do this tour alone?

Yes, solo travellers are welcome. A solo supplement applies and covers a single room throughout the route. The 7/7 hotline is available during the day if you need help.

Rhône Valley and Luberon Cycling Tour

Provence / Luberon

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Trekking bikeE-bikeGravel Bike7 days / 6 nights210 km3/5MediumLoop

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Ride a 7-day self-guided loop from Avignon through the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône, past Roman Orange and Vaison-la-Romaine at the foot of Mont Ventoux, to the hilltop villages and ochre cliffs of the Luberon.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
You will check in at your charming hotel in a peaceful setting on the Île de la Barthelasse, about 5 km from the historic centre, with a swimming pool, kitchen facilities and free parking.
Night and breakfast in a 3\* hotel.

Day 2: Avignon – Orange (40 km; +134 m)
You will leave Avignon across the Île de la Barthelasse, the largest island on the Rhône, among orchards and river landscapes. The route leads to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, famous for its vineyards, where a wine tasting is a must, and on to Orange, with its remarkable Roman theatre and triumphal arch.
Night and breakfast in a 2\* hotel.

Day 3: Orange – Vaison-la-Romaine (40 km; +260 m)
You will ride through the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and the villages of Sérignan, Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde and Villedieu to Vaison-la-Romaine, known for its Roman ruins, its medieval old town and its narrow streets.
Night and breakfast in a 3\* hotel.

Day 4: Vaison-la-Romaine – L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (55 km; +143 m)
Two options are available today. The first follows the foot of Mont Ventoux, which dominates the landscape all day, through the renowned wine villages of Rasteau, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Sarrians. Weather permitting, you can instead choose a transfer with your bikes to the summit of Mont Ventoux, at nearly 1,900 m, followed by a long descent through the lavender country around Sault (76 km; +234 m; transfer at extra cost). Both routes lead to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the "Little Venice of Provence", criss-crossed by canals.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 5: Luberon loop (35–55 km; +410–530 m)
A second night in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue gives you a full day to explore the Luberon on a circular route of your choice. You can ride to Gordes, one of the region's most famous hilltop villages, to the Abbey of Sénanque in its valley, and to Roussillon with its spectacular ochre cliffs.
Night and breakfast in a 4\* hotel.

Day 6: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – Avignon (40 km; +24 m)
Quiet country roads along the Durance and the Rhône bring you back to Avignon. Take the time to explore the historic centre of the City of the Popes and the Palais des Papes before returning to your hotel.
Night and breakfast in a 3\* hotel.

Day 7: Departure
Departure after breakfast.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🗺️ Maps
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ 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

How much does the Rhône Valley and Luberon cycling tour cost?
This 7-day self-guided loop from Avignon starts from €1,268 per person in a double room from April to mid-June and from mid-September to October, and from €1,370 between 15 June and 15 September. The price includes 6 nights with breakfast, luggage transfer, a travel book with maps, a GPS navigation app and a 7/7 hotline. Bike rental is available at an extra cost.
When can I do this tour, and when do the lavender fields bloom?
The tour runs from 10 April to 10 October, with arrivals on any day of the week. The lavender usually blooms from early June to late July, mainly around Sault, on the optional Mont Ventoux route.
How difficult is this Provence cycling tour?
The tour is rated easy. You will ride five days, between 35 and 55 km a day on the standard routes, for about 210 km and 970 m of climbing in total. The Luberon loop on day 5 can be shortened or extended. E-bikes are available for riders who want extra assistance.
Can I cycle down Mont Ventoux?
Yes. On day 4, weather permitting, a transfer with your bikes to the summit of Mont Ventoux can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a long descent through the lavender country around Sault. The standard route stays at the foot of the mountain through the Côtes du Rhône vineyards.
What accommodation is included?
You will stay six nights with breakfast in 3- and 4-star hotels and one simpler 2-star hotel in Orange, including two nights in a 4-star hotel in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. No dinners are included.
How does luggage transfer work?
Your luggage is moved to the next hotel on every cycling day, so you only ride with what you need for the day. The allowance is one bag per person of up to 23 kg; additional bags can be transferred for an extra fee.
Which bikes can I rent?
You can rent a touring bike, an e-bike or a gravel bike. Rental bikes come with a lock, a repair kit, a rear bag, a handlebar bag and a smartphone holder (one for every two bikes), with a helmet on request. Riders are expected to handle simple repairs such as a puncture on their own. A small delivery fee applies if only one bike is rented.
Can I do this tour alone?
Yes, solo travellers are welcome. A solo supplement applies and covers a single room throughout the route. The 7/7 hotline is available during the day if you need help.