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 | Cycling the Luberon | from 655 € | | Provence - Cycling - 7 days |  |
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Luberon is a terrain of sensations. The colours, fragrances and tastes of Provence will attack your senses, you can be sure to see some of natures wonders and sample some exceptionally good food and wine.
This itinerary will lead you through Roussillon and Rustrel where you will find the stunning bright ochre quarries. Perched villages, such as Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ménerbes, some of the most beautiful villages of France. |  |  |  |  |
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| Program | |
Day 1
Installation in your hotel in Cavaillon. You may choose to visit the town or discover the nearby villages.
From Cavaillon to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. You will pass by the prestigious Isle-sur-la-Sorgue site also called the Comtadine Venice.
30km, 3h00, +150m, -150m. |
Day 2
From Cavaillon to Apt. You pass by Gordes, one of the most beautiful French villages and Bories a cluster of small dry-stone dwellings.
48km, 5h00, +620m, -435m. |
Day 3
From Apt to Viens. You will visit in Rustrel the wonderful Provencal Colorado.
27km, 3h15, +612m, -100m. |
Day 4
From Viens to Buoux after an incursion in the Haute Provence Alpes, via Céreste, discover fortified villages on your way to Buoux.
39km, 4h00, +180m, -150m. |
Day 5
Bonnieux, Lacoste and the North side of the little Luberon. You will see there the very famous Sade castle.
42km, 4h15, +460m, -460m. |
Day 6
From Buoux to Cavaillon, along a natural defile created by the river, through rocky outcrops and several beautiful villages, including Lourmarin with its 15th century château en Merindol.
42km, 4h15, +220m, -565m. |
Day 7
Your trip comes to an end after breakfast in Cavaillon. |
| Departures |
| Departures every day from the start of April until the end of November. Bookings from 2 people or more. |
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| Prices |
| Price (€) | from 01/04/2008 to 31/10/2008 | | Price per person in Double room | 655 | | Price per person in Single room | 790 | |
| Supplements/Reductions | | Bike hire | 105 €/pers |
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| Trip Summary | Start
At your hotel in Cavaillon, day 1, according to your time of arrival.
End
At your hotel in Cavaillon, after breakfast.
How to get there
Marseille-Provence airport, Avignon airport.
Trains and TGV to Avignon station then SNCF bus to Cavaillon.
Autoroute Lyon Marseille to Cavaillon.
Accommodation
Half board in double room, according to availability in ** hotels and chambre d'hôtes.
Number of people
From 2
Level of difficulty
Moderate. No particular technical difficulty.
Guide
Self-guided cycling.
Carrying
You need to carry a small day sack only with a water bottle, camera, picnic and wind jacket.
The main luggage will be transported by vehicle between the different accommodations.
Price includes
Half board accommodation (except day 1 and 6), internal transfers, baggage transfers between hotels, the dossier containing your maps, route notes and all necessary details needed for your holiday.
Price does not include
Entrance fees, additional transfers, evening meals day 1 and 6, drinks, picnics, additional activities, holiday insurance and travel.
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