Provence and the Lavender Fields
Discover the enchanting Provence during the magical season when the lavender fields are in full bloom! This cycling tour takes you through one of the largest lavender regions in Provence, where the vibrant purple blossoms and their delightful fragrance create a breathtaking experience. As you cycle through this stunning landscape, framed by the majestic Mont Ventoux, you’ll be captivated by the picturesque villages and points of interest scattered along the way.
Provence is a dream destination, celebrated for its charming hilltop villages, rolling vineyards, and breathtaking natural beauty. This tour offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore this unique scenery at the peak of the lavender season when the blend of scents and colours transforms the region into a visual masterpiece. Beyond the lavender, you’ll find quaint villages, historic landmarks, and the timeless architecture that makes Provence such a sought-after destination.
Ideal for those who love France’s rich culture and nature, this cycling holiday will immerse you in the region’s distinctive beauty. Whether you’re wandering through the narrow streets of ancient villages, stopping at local markets, or enjoying the sun-soaked countryside, the allure of Provence will leave a lasting impression.
This self-guided cycling tour is perfect for cyclists who appreciate the natural splendour of France, offering a blend of scenic routes, cultural experiences, and peaceful rides through lavender-filled fields. Designed for cyclists of moderate fitness, this tour provides a relaxing yet invigorating way to explore one of the most beautiful regions in Europe.
Whether you’re already in love with France or discovering it for the first time, this tour will leave you fascinated by the lavender-filled landscapes and the rich heritage of Provence. Perfect for those seeking a cycling holiday that blends nature, culture, and local charm, this experience is sure to make you fall in love with Provence, if you aren’t already!
2027 launch offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!
Itinerary
After making your way to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, get to know this quaint small town on an island in the Sorgue. Here you will find antique shops and old water wheels.
Time to get on the pedals and start your cycling! You will head through agricultural land through Carpentras and Comtat Venaissin. Pass by the heights of Denteeles des Montmirail, which offers an impressive landscape, and after this, head to the old Roman town of Vaison-la-Romaine, which is impressively constructed on hills.
Start the day by having a transfer to Vaison la Romaine and then get back on your bike. Head by the quaint stone village of Brantes and Montbrun-les-Bains to the plateau of d’Albion. See more lavender fields before reaching the town of Sault, where you will stop overnight.
Today you will take a route through the beautiful villages of Mollans and Montrun-les-Bains, back to the Plateau d’Albion and through wonderful purple lavender fields before you go back to your starting point of Sault. Here you can have a view from above of the lavender fields from Mont Ventoux.
Before leaving Sault, we recommend visiting the market in the morning. After this, cycle through the picturesque villages and the gorgeous natural park in Luberon. Pass through Apt, an area known for its candied fruits. You can either stay overnight in Apt or a nearby village.
Today’s route through the Luberon will be slightly more difficult as you pass through the towns of Bonnieux, Boux and Saignon until returning to Apt, this is due to rolling hills. The views and spectacular hilltop towns do make this worth it. Should you fancy a more relaxed day of cycling, you can opt to go to Gargas instead, where you can find an ochre quarry, which is the last working one in France.
On your last day of cycling, go through the charming village of Roussillon, once the centre of the ochre pit. Afterwards, go through the charming town of Gordes and onto the spring of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and have your final overnight stay in L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Departure from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue or spend extra nights in the surrounding region.
Arrival: Isle sur Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Departure: Isle sur la Sorgue
Nearest arrival airport(s): Marseille
Nearest departure airport(s): Marseille
We also recommend travelling by train to all of our cycling holiday starting and departure points. We can help you plan your journey to Isle-sur-la-Sorgue by rail. Car parking is available on all tours at the first hotel or a nearby public parking location. Full details are available on request.
Please do not book travel until an official invoice confirms the cycling holiday.
Route overview
Starting point: Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
End point: Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Total cycling distance: Approx. 345 km
Difficulty: Medium
Between easy and medium difficulty. Large lavender fields, wonderful panoramas and superb descents compensate for this. The tour runs mainly on small, low-traffic roads and asphalted farm tracks. With our electric bike, this trip is an easy tour for everyone.
Bike hire options
This cycling holiday benefits from high-quality bike hire options that have been carefully selected for the tour. Each well-maintained bike has modern V-brakes, aluminium wheels and puncture-proof tyres based around a Velo-de-Ville frame. Dynamo lights, small panniers, repair accessories, a handlebar bag and a comfortable saddle ensure that you have everything you need for an enjoyable cycle tour. Rental bike insurance is included in every booking.
Standard Unisex Bike 21/24-gears
Sizes: S / M / L
Rental Bike PLUS 30-gears
Rental Bike PLUS is designed for a slightly sportier sitting position and finely tuned Shimano Deore XT gears offer excellent riding flexibility. The Velo de Ville aluminium frame has a high-quality Suntour suspension fork, Shimano disc brakes and 28″ puncture-proof tyres.
Sizes: S / M / L
Unisex Electric Bike
The Velo de Ville electric bikes available on this tour assist up to 25 km/h whilst pedalling. The Bosch pedalec motor is in the bottom bracket of the frame and the detachable batteries last for approximately 120 km. Each bike has an illuminated LCD and 8-speed Shimano Nexus internal hub gears. They weigh 23 kg and have a freewheel brake. Only limited numbers are available.
Sizes: S / M / L
What’s included
- Accommodation in 2* and 3* hotels (French classification)
- Breakfast buffet
- Welcome briefing
- Luggage transfers
- Detailed travel documents (Includes route maps, route description, local attractions and important telephone numbers)
- GPX files are available
- Rental bike insurance
- Service Hotline (Local support number)
Not included
- Travel to/from the start and finish (Flights/Trains)
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets (Please bring your own cycle helmet with you)
- Water bottles
- Travel insurance
- Bike insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
- SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: £259 PER PERSON
- EXTRA NIGHT(S) – Orange: £119 PER PERSON PER NIGHT INC. BREAKFAST
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2026/27 Self-Guided cycling holidays
All prices shown are per person, based on sharing a double or twin room, and exclude flights and bike hire.
Special Offer: £50 per person off all 2027 departure dates!
Contact us for more information, a special price, or call 017687 71700. Offer valid on new bookings only.
NEW FOR 2027
To make a booking, simply use the filter to select the day of the week on which the tour operates. You’ll then see all available tour dates and prices. No payment is taken at this stage.
For all bookings, we require a 20% deposit, with the final balance due 56 days before arrival. An invoice and online payment link will be generated once the tour has been confirmed.
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