Scheduled
6 nights
Intermediate
563 km
10753 m
This tour is designed around the best and most varied riding in Provence, giving you the chance to discover both the must-see highlights of the region alongside little-known roads and secluded villages. The tour begins in the Préalpes d’Azur and the breathtaking Gorges du Verdon. From here ride north to the Sisteron-Beuch region before riding east up the Gorges de la Meouge & the Gorges de la Nesque to the picturesque village of Mazan. From Mazan take a restful ride around Luberon and the iconic villages of Rousillon, Gordes and Murs before finishing the week with the Giant of Provence, Mont Ventoux.
Stay in beautiful hotels along the route such as the 4-star Bastide du Calalou, Le Patio de Sophie in Sisteron, and the Chateau de Mazan. Enjoy the best of French wines and cuisine each day, with breakfast, lunch and 3 evening meals included in the price of the tour. Some highlights inlcude evening meals at a traditional French gastronomic restaurant, L’Ingénue, a home-cooked meal at Le Patio de Sophie and a moden, creative menu prepared by the chef at Bastide du Calalou.
Don’t miss this chance to explore the spectacular landscapes of Provence on two wheels. Our support vehicle will never be far from the group should you wish to take a break.
Road
Intermediate
94 km
4 h 41 min
Provençal charm and hospitality
The mighty Mont Ventoux
Prealps de Azur
Luberon
Gorges du Verdon
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours. Rides are up to 80 km with up to 1,000 m of climbing.
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Stay in elegant rooms overlooking the Aups valley in this charming hotel located in the village of Moissac Bellevue. Relax by the pool & soak up the luxury.
A boutique hotel situated in front of the citadel in the historic centre of Sisteron. Enjoy a wonderful welcome & stay with our hostess Sophie.
Finish the tour in style with two nights in this gorgoeus hotel featuring a Chateau & 18th century mansion.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike designed with speed in mind. This bike is light, smooth and ultra fast and features a lightweight low-drag carbon frameset and a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Paired with DT Swiss R470 wheels. 50/34 chainrings. 11-34 cassette
A smooth and fast endurance road bike desgined for long, comfortable rides. The Synapse is lightweight, comes with built-in lights for safety and has a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Built with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset. 50/34 chainrings 11-34 cassette
A versitle drop bar e-bike for road, gravel and mixed terrain adventures. A lightweight aluminium frame, smooth-riding tubeless tyres and a comfortable D-Fuse seatpost give you the ability to ride any road, any route. The 500 W battery delivers long-distance pedalling support and is seamlessly integrated into the frame. The bike is simple to activate - press the on/off button and you're ready to go!
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.
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.
Travel to Moissac-Bellevue
Bastide du Calalou Hotel
10:00
Mazan
Fully supported
3 & 4* hotels
Breakfast, lunch & 3 evening meals
Optional
Optional
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.
A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.
50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.
The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.
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We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
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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