South France

South France Bike Tours

Lavendar, croissants and café au lait… Mont Ventoux, the Gorges du Verdon and the Cote d’Azur. Need we say more?! The South of France offers unique and contrasting landscapes to experience on two wheels. From the picture-perfect lavender fields of Provence, to the iconic Mont Ventoux, to the wild, remote Cevennes & Ardeche mountains, the South of France offers incredible rides for cyclists of all abilities. The region’s warm Mediterranean climate makes the South of France the ideal location for year-round riding.

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Tour of Provence

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Discover the best roads, food and hospotality that Provence has to offer on this 7-day tour of this romantic region of southern France. Explore lesser-known villages and calm roads that sweep past fields of lavendar, and taste authentic French cuisine and refuel for the next ride.

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The South of France is a favourite holiday destination for so many wonderful reasons, including cycling! This Mediterranean region boasts a warm year-round climate, delicious French cuisine and some of the most beautiful villages in Europe, making it a favourite destination among cyclists of all disciplines. Discover awesome ascents such as Mont Ventoux, featured at least 18 times in the Tour de France, as well as dramatic natural wonders such as the Verdon Gorges.

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Gorges du Verdon

THE VERDON GORGES

The Verdon Gorges, or Gorges du Verdon in French, is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the South of France. Turquoise waters flow calmly for around 25 km, flanked on both sides by rough and wild rock, creating a dramatic spectacle for both onlookers and sailers or kayakers. At the end of the canyon, the Verdon River flows into the artificial lake of Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon. It is the world’s second largest canyon after the Grand Canyon.

Mont Ventoux

MONT VENTOUX

The spectacular Mont Ventoux, a white giant, can be seen from miles around in Provence, dominating the patchwork landscape of small villages, green pastures and lavendar fields. It is one of the most famous ascents in the world for cycling, and takes around two hours (or more) to reach the top. At some 25 km in length, with an average of around 4.5%, it is a gruelling climb, and has featured at least 18 times in the Tour de France since 1951! Its remoteness gives the mountain something gigantic and dominating and if the weather is clear, you can see the Alps in the east, the Cevennes to the west and the Mediterranean see in the south from its top.

Mazan

MAZAN

Mazan is a small village nestled at the foot of the mightly Mont Ventoux. Some parts of the town date back the 5th and 6th centuries, while today is well known for its wine and vineyards and the Notre-Dame de Pareloup chapel.

Sisteron Village

SISTERON

Sisteron is a small medieval village that sits nestled between the banks of the river Durance and the rocher de la Baume rock. This warren of winding narrow streets and small squares makes for a pleasant afternoon of strolling around and sampling the local coffee and pastries. Look out for the Citadel of Sisteron perched precariously on the rock above the town, dating back to the 11th century.

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Henry

Henry is half French and half English and Grenoble is the place he calls home. Henry works as a ski instructor through winter and a cycling guide in the summer, a combination he has been enjoying for 20 years.

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Thibaut

Thibault lives is his home town of Sisteron, in the region of Provence and at the base of the Alps. He is a photographer focusing on documenting projects and spends a lot of time off-shore. He combines this work with guiding, a job he has been doing for many years.

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