Private Tour: Luberon Bike Ride from Avignon Including Picnic Lunch and Provence Wine Tasting
Avignon, France
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 9 hours
Pedal, picnic and find picturesque views on a full-day, private bike tour through the heart of rural Provence! Covering a distance of 36 hilly miles (58km), the tour is best suited to active types who want to explore the Luberon area with a personal guide. Discover the must-see villages of Roussillon and Gordes, and cycle through gems such as Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes. A rustic picnic and Provence wine tasting plus a hotel pickup and drop-off service from Avignon are included.
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Pedal, picnic and find picturesque views on a full-day, private bike tour through the heart of rural Provence! Covering a distance of 36 hilly miles (58km), the tour is best suited to active types who want to explore the Luberon area with a personal guide. Discover the must-see villages of Roussillon and Gordes, and cycle through gems such as Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes. A rustic picnic and Provence wine tasting plus a hotel pickup and drop-off service from Avignon are included.
The Luberon route covers a sizable — and at times challenging — route through the hills of Provence, so rest your legs and start your experience with a hotel pickup from central Avignon. Then, put on your helmet and follow your private guide as you take in the glorious landscape around you. The pace is steady, but a good standard of fitness is required to cope with the hilly terrain.
Meander along countryside streets, past vineyards and gently sloping hills on a route that passes through Roussillon, a village known for its ochre-hued clay cliffs. Continue through the cliff-top village of Gordes to soak up some of the finest views in Provence, and then make your way through Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes, the one-time home of Peter Mayle. Hear how the British author lived in the village while writing about life in rural Provence.
When lunchtime arrives, dig in to your Provençal picnic, brought along by your guide. The dishes vary per tour, but you can expect regional treats such as crusty baguette with tapenade, sun-dried tomato, salad, cheese, melon, fruit and olives. Do as the locals do and savor wine, a hot drink or perhaps a PAC à l’eau (cordial with iced water) while eating in the shade of a plane tree.
Feeling rested, hop back on your bike, and enjoy some leisurely cycling through the countryside. The afternoon is less about cycling than the morning portion, so stop after a short while to taste wine at a traditional Provençal winery. Learn about the full-bodied Côtes du Rhônes wine as you sip, and feel free to ask any questions about how the wine is made.
Then, all that’s left to do is continue back to the start point, return your bike and finish your day with a hotel drop-off.
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