Avignon to Nice
a classic cycle tour
We have now run our Avignon to Nice Tour twice. The first time we completed the trip in four days. Second time around we tweaked things to add an extra day which had the benefit of not just allowing us ‘to smell the flowers’ a little more but afforded those who wanted to a double ascent of Mont Ventoux. Whichever itinerary you choose though this is a real must do for the cycling connoisseur. As a 5-day challenge, covering some 250 miles, it offered a wide range of contrasting scenery. From historic Avignon, we passed through lavender fields, and onto the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon via a series of dramatic gorges, not to mention the iconic Mont Ventoux. A challenging but manageable and deeply rewarding cycle tour – designed for cyclists with a sense of history as well as adventure.
““This trip’s a 10 [out of 10]. The quality of route, rooms & food is unsurpassable. In particular, I valued the bike transfers, this would have proven a huge headache for me ... similarly, the mechanical expertise on hand was invaluable, and made for a far more stress-free trip. It was wonderful, I loved it. A million thanks.” ”
what you got
- Quality accommodation in distinctive 4 star hotels
- Full vehicle support to transfer your baggage to each overnight stop
- A qualified mechanic to support you
- Our experienced ride leaders to guide you all the way
- Full itinerary and route information (including the major climbs) in advance
- GPX files on request
original price
From £1145
This wass based on two sharing a room on a bed and breakfast basis and does not include flights, drinks or evening meals although the following are available on request:
Single room supplement - £195 pp
Half-board option - £35 pppn
Transfer from Marseilles airport - POA*
*Previous clients used the Eurostar to Avignon and free transfers from the station to our hotel were arranged.
itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Avignon. Prepare bikes
Day 2: Avignon to Sault via Gorge de la Nesque (78 km 1458m) (Mont Ventoux ascent optional)
Day 3: Sault to Forcalquiers (57km 630m) (Mont Ventoux ascent optional)
Day 4: Forcalquiers to Moustiers (66km 950m)
Day 5: Moustiers to Chateau de Taulane via Aiguines, Gorge and Canyon du Verdon and Town of Castellane (88km 2310m)
Day 6: Chateau de Taulane to Nice via Gorge du Loup (80km 1000m) Depart Nice
Online brochure
You can find more details of this trip in the online brochure we produced for the client.
Please note that this tour requires a minimum of 8 participants. If you are interested in us designing something similar for your group just click the ‘Learn More’ button below and get in touch. If you are enquiring as an individual or smaller group then we are always happy to introduce you to others to make up the required party size. Click the ‘Let Us Link You’ button below to complete the short survey which will help us to match you with like-minded cyclists.
