Mostly flat side streets, some short uphill stretches.
Individual arrival in Arles, the city of diabolical "ferias", muse of artists and poets, known for its rich ancient and Romanesque heritage.
We leave the city and we go into the delta of the Rhone, better known as "Camargue", where nature still prevails over civilization. We will cycle among cane fields, salt lakes, flamingos, horses and bulls. We will stop in SaintesMaries de la Mer, and then we will continue towards the medieval fortress of AiguesMortes.
Back to civilization. Following streets with low traffic we reach the populated centre of Nimes; rich in art and history, it is also called the “Rome of France”, but it also reminds Spain with its arenas and bullfighting.
After a tour of the city, surrounded by its Roman past, we will cycle up to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in E rope: Pont du Gard, a truly spectacularwork. You can refresh with a bath on the banks of the river Gard before reaching St. Hilaire or Uzes.
Riding through gentle hills, today we will reach the capital of Provence. It was a papal city for nearly a century and here seven popes decided, in 1300, the destiny of the Christian Church. A real open air museum. Before the arrival, stop at the beautiful ancient village of Villeneuve Les Avignon.
We will cycle towards Châteauneuf-du-Pape, following low-traffic roads and surrounded by vine- yards. We cross the river Rhone at the height of Roquemaure and we will come back in Villeneuve along the Rhone banks.
After leaving the Palace of the Popes, we will cycle again to close the tour returning to Arles. Along the way, we cannot miss a stop at the famous Saint Remy de Provence and Les Baux de Provence made well-known throughout the world by Van Gogh.
Individual departure or extension.
Arrival day: Saturdays
Dates: April 04 - June 29/ July 27 - October 12 2013
Additional departure days possible on request
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Airport: Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier
Train station: Arles
Parking: garage at first hotel approx. € 10/day, no reservation possible, payable on site. public parking house in the surrounding area
Accomodation:
comfortable 2-3* hotels
Services included:
+ 7 nights ensuite shower and toilet, breakfast
+ luggage transport
+ 1 handle bar bag with maps and information material per room
7-gear (back pedal brake)/27-gear trekking bike/electro bike with pannier bag & handlebar bag, puncture kit, lock and cyclometer
Electro bike:
You still have to pedal, but it is going to be much easier! The bike supports your force three times. With the electro bike the tour will be a relaxed experience for unpractised bikers also.
price per person in € | |||
tourprice | |||
double room | 695 | ||
supplement July, August | 35 | ||
single room supplement | 230 | ||
bicycle incl. panniers | bike rental | ||
7 gear/ 21 gear bike | 65 | ||
electro bike | 145 | ||
helmet rental | 15 | ||
additional night | Arles | ||
double room | 70 | ||
single room supplement | 35 | ||
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