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.
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.
Spend seven days discovering some of the most legendary roads, climbs and landscapes the Alps have to offer. Ride in the tyre-tracks of world-famous professional cyclists, stay in fabulous 3* and 4* locations along the route, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Discover the beauty and might of the Pyrenees on this 8-day tour. Climb legendary Colls and descend roads with awe-inspiring views, whilst experiencing a taste of Catalan, Spanish, French and Basque culture as you make your away across this impressive mountain range.
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.
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 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 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.
GuideGethyn is from Wales but has been living in Catalonia for 14 years, and having found a quiet spot in the forest not far from Girona, he has no intention of leaving. Gethyn's been a part of the ESC team since the early days and loves the job. He rides road and gravel with friends and MTB with his dog.
A playground like no other. Explore the endless roads of Europe’s most impressive mountain ranges and discover giants such as the Col du Tourmalet, Col du Galibier and Vršič Pass.
This is a guest post by Kath, one of our lovely guests on our recent Women’s Pyrenees Tour who has written all about her experience on her blog. Conquering Cols in the Pyrenees with a different edge – we were all women! I had signed up to this holiday several months ago – I knew […]
This weekend we opened the doors to our brand new Girona Hub, a pretty momentous & proud moment in our short (but intense) history. Our early blog readers will remember how Eat Sleep Cycle started: in August 2016 we ran our first tour from Girona to Biarritz with a rented Enterprise van and 6 intrepid […]
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We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
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