France Luberon Bike Tour 2017 Individual Self- Guided 8 days / 7 nights Pinterest.com From Aix-en-Provence you start towards the North. Nowhere else you can see Provence as well as in this region. Enjoy the famous village of Gordes, the well-known city of Rousillon and the castle of the Marquis de Sade in Lacoste. The author Peter Mayle once described the landscape and the people in Luberon with a lot of love. We are sure you will entitle his love
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Individual arrival to Aix-en-Provence Stroll through the lanes of the old city, walk on the tracks of Cézannes and enjoy your time in one of the numerous Cafés. Day 2: Aix-en-Provence Pertuis approx. 60 km Today you start your tour to Silvacane. We recommend visiting abbey Silvacane, a Cistercian abbey of this region. Afterwards you will get to know a few of the most beautiful villages on your ride to Pertuis. Ie.loccitane.com Day 3: Pertuis Apt approx. 60 km Your tour becomes more ambitious. You cycle through the nature park of Luberon where you will manage an altitude of 700 m. Afterwards you cycle downhill through the nature park to Céreste and along the range of Grand Luberon to Apt. Day 4: Apt Isle-sur-la-Sorgue approx. 55 km Again you cross the nature park, where you will pass villages like Bonnieux, Lacoste and Méner-bes. At the end Isle-sur-la-Sorgue with its romantic water wheels is awaiting you. Day 5: Isle-sur-la-Sorgue St. Rémy approx. 45 km Via Cavaillon you cycle to St. Rémy, the most typical city of Provence. Enjoy the goings in the lanes, the colourful scenery and the fragrant herbs. Commons.wikimedia.org Akvillas.com
Day 6: St. Rémy Salon-de-Provence approx. 45 55 km From St. Rémy you cycle across the Alpilles to Salon-de-Provence. If you want to cycle more you should choose the longer stage via Les Baux and Mausanne. Nostradamus lived here in the 16th century.. Day 7: Salon-de-Provence Aix-en-Provence approx. 40 km What about a stroll through Salon-de-Provence? You should visit the fortress Chateau de l Emperi or the collegiate church. Your cycle tour leads you via Pélissane, Lambesc and Eguilles back to Aix-en-Provence. Tripadvisor.com Day 8: Departure Your tour is completed after breakfast
Route Technical Characteristics: Tour Profile: Medium - The routes are leading you through hilly terrain. You should be already experienced in cycling. Most of the time you are cycling on small roads and asphalted side roads. Distance: 315 km Travel Season: Saturday arrival March 25 to October 14, 2017 Season 1: March 25 July 1; September 2 October 14 Season 2: July 8 August 26
Price per Person: Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B 795.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B 840.00 Surcharge Single Room 200.00 Bike rental (7/21 gear) 75.00 E-bike 175.00 Extra Nights Aix en Provence Double Occupancy B&B 70.00 Extra Nights Aix en Provence Single Occupancy Surcharge B&B 49.00 Accommodation: Category: 2** and 3*** hotels of French classification). All rooms with shower / WC, in parts with air conditioning and pool. Included: Overnights in quality accommodation with private bathroom Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast Personal welcome briefing on spot Well planned routes Detailed travel information (about sights, important phone numbers...) Luggage transport from hotel to hotel Signposting for the route GPS-Tracks on request available Bike rental insurance 7 day service hotline
Bikes Hybrid Bike With state-of-the-art V-brakes, aluminum hollow section rims and excellent tires it is well prepared for every road. The core of the bicycle is a solid aluminum frame in four different sizes suitable for everyone. The bicycles are equipped with light installation, luggage rack, fenders and a comfortable saddle to guarantee a pleasant ride. The bicycles are equipped with two different gear shift systems: a very smoothly running Shimano 21-speed chain gear shift and a Shimano 7-speed hub with backpedal brake. E-bike The cyclist is supported while cycling by an electric motor but still you have to enter into the pedals. You can decide by your own if you would like to have the supporting motor or not. Small and large gradients are so much easier to climb. That means cyclists with different conditions can enjoy bike tours together. Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 1337B Wellington Ave Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Y 3B8 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848