From the ancient city of Avignon, cycle to the medeval walled city of Aigues Mortes, via the picturesque Camargue countryside and the capital city of Gaul, Arles.
Sail aboard the Caprice or L'Estello, depending on route and date, from Avignon to Aigues Mortes.
Experience the most typical Provence landscape, including the Rhone Valley, Van Gogh’s Provence, and the Roman Pont du Gard.
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Day 1: Avignon
Arrange your own travel into Avignon. Boarding will begin at approx 6pm. The boat will be moored in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
Day 2: Avignon, round tour (30 km)
Today, your tour begins by crossing onto the other side of the Rhone; crossing the island Île de la Barthelasse. Here, you will find yourself riding in a typical garrigue landscape, between vineyards and orchards. Before heading back, we'll make a stop at Villeneuve Les Avignon, once known to be the town of the cardinals. This afternoon you will have plenty of time to discover the historic centre of Avignon.
Day 3: Avignon – Aramon (40 km)
This morning you will sail to the town of Aramon, where today's ride begins. You will cycle to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a spectacular work of engineering. You will spend the night in Aramon, where you will be treated to a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.
Day 4: Aramon – Vallabrègues (35 km)
To start the day you will sail to Vallabrègues, a pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône.You will head out, by bike, on pleasant country roads, until you eventually arrive to Barbentane. Here, you will find an impressive castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet and then down to the medieval village of Boulbon. You spend tonight in Vallabrègues.
Day 5: Vallabrègues – Arles (55 km)
Today you will arrive at Saint Remy de Provence, famous as the birthplace of Nostradamus. This village is also famous for having hosted Van Gogh through his time of mental illness. To finish the day, yoy move onto the Alpilles, where you will find Les-Baux-de-Provence, a village lodged in the rock itself. On your journey, you will be surrounded by a landscape of limestone cliffs and olive groves.
Day 6: Arles – Aigues-Mortes (25 km)
This morning will be totally dedicated to visiting Arles, the ancient capital of Gaul where you will find several beautiful Roman ruins. Here, you have the opportunity to be welcomed by a professional guide, who will accompany you around, and show you the highlights of the town. After lunch you reach the lock of Saint Gilles, and from there you will sail to Aigues Mortes, where you will spend your overnight stay.
Day 7: Aigues Mortes, round tour (55 km)
Cycling along the small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages, you will, in the afternoon, reach the charming fishermen’s village of Le Grau-du-Roi. Here you will have the opportunity for a refreshing bathe on the beach.
Day 8: Return Home
After breakfast make your way to your chosen departure point, or stay on for one or two nights more.
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The tour is totally in the lowlands during the two stages in Camargue, while the stages north of Arles present some ups and downs, which are however easy to overcome. There is just one more demanding slope towards Les Baux de Provence, but you will be fully repaid with an extraordinary landscape. The itinerary is mostly on secondary roads with low traffic; some short stretches on more busy roads are however inevitable. There will also be a couple of navigation stretches to make the stage more enjoyable.
Total distance cycled: 240 km
Starting point of the cycling holiday: Avignon
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Route Overview (For guidance only):
Brief itinerary: | Route Profile |
Day 2: Avignon round tour (45 km, vertical up 100 m) | Going northward you will pass through the renowned vineyards that surround the medieval city of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you can taste a delicious glass of “Côtes du Rhône”. You will cycle back to Avignon along peaceful country roads through Villeneuve Les Avignon. Simple circuit with only one difficulty: a difficult climb of 800m to reach Chateauneuf-du-Pape. |
Day 3: Avignon-Aramon (40 km, vertical up 110 m) | After leaving the village of Aramon the itinerary will bring you between rolling hills covered with fine vineyards and ancient villages before reaching the front of the majestic Pont du Gard, a masterpiece of Roman engineering. In the first part of the stage you will face short slopes. Navigation: about 2 hours from Avignon to Aramon. |
Day 4: Aramon-Vallabrègues (35 km, vertical up 90 m) |
After leaving Vallabrègues, you come up the course of the Rhone to the medieval village of Barbentane, from which you start the climb to reach the abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet. After relaxing in the quietness of the place a descent of 4 km and a pleasant country road are waiting for you before arriving in Boulbon, now a few kilometers from Vallabrègues. Navigation: about one hour from Aramon to Vallabrègues. |
Day 5: Vallabrègues-Arles (56 km, vertical up 300 m) |
When you have just left Vallabrègues, you will have to pay attention to the traffic along the wide road that runs to Tarascon. The rest of the stage goes along peaceful country roads. Today’s itinerary is the only one that has a real elevation up in ascent: 4 km ascent from St. Remy to Les Baux de Provence. But after Les Baux a beautiful 4 km downhill to the village of Paradou waits for you! |
Day 6: Arles-Aigues Mortes (25 km, vertical up 0 m) | Today’s stage is a short “transfer” tour leading you through “Tête de la Camargue”, an area in the south-west of Arles delimited by the Petit Rhône. A cycle trip traversing cultivated fields,cane fields and bull farms as far as the the lock of St-Gilles. Navigation: 3 hours from St-Gilles to Aigues Mortes. |
Day 7: Aigues Mortes round tour (55 km, vertical up 20 m) | This stage is dedicated to the exploration of the Camargue area, with its canals, villages and lagoons. In the afternoon you will reach the seaside town of Le Grau-du-Roi where you can have a bath in the Mediterranean Sea and relax on the sand. Do not miss the opportunity to observe small groups of pink flamingos along the Canal du Rhône à Sète and on its ponds at the edge of the Salins du Midi. |
We recommend flying to Montpellier or Marseille airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Bike & Barge: Avignon to Camargue cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
Not Included
About the bikes
Tough, stable and reliable, specially designed for you to saddle up for several days on the trot. Girolibero bikes are citybikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: mudguards, trip computers, comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres.
27-gear Unisex Citybike
A low entry unisex frame, ideal for an upright but relaxed riding position. The number of gears varies by destination. In Italy, for instance, standard bikes have 27 gears, while in northern Europe they are generally fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).
27-gear Men's Citybike
Citybike with men's frame. The design and number of gears varies from country to country. As with unisex bikes, for example, bikes for our Italian tours have 21/24 gears, while in northern Europe they are usually fitted with 7 gears and a pedal brake (although bikes with more gears and conventional breaks can sometimes be requested).
Electric Bike Upgrades
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 703 8161.
Bosch Active Line
Low-entry frame
Bosch batteries Power Packs of top safety and long life (36 V - 13,4 Ah Capacity - 500 Wh available power).
Bosch motor Active Line, located centrally (250 Watt, engine torque 50 Nm).
Gears: Shimano Deore 9-speed.
Range: approx 90 km (flat terrain, average speed).
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use. We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday.
The boat Caprice is equipped with: - 11 cabins (1 Single, 2 Doubles, 8 Twins) measuring 7-8 m2. Each cabin has three fixed portholes (one is in the bathroom), air conditioning and en-suite facilities with shower area; plus ample closet space, a power socket and a full-length mirror.
Bed sizes: 1.90 m x 0.80 m (Singles) and 1.90 m x 1.40 m (Doubles). The living area measures 12.50 x 4.10 m, is air-conditioned and it is divided into two areas: the Restaurant (up to 22 seats) the Lounge with an open bar A total of 10 windows give plenty of natural light.
The boat L’Estello is equipped with: - 10 double cabins (one with a double bed and nine with twin beds) measuring 7-8 m2. Each cabin has two portholes (one is in the bathroom), is air-conditioned and has en-suite facilities.
Bed sizes: 1.90/2 m x 0.75/0.80 m
The living area is an air-conditioned living room and is divided into two areas: the Restaurant, with large windows the Bar area with comfortable sofas and armchairs
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Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 27 March - 3 April | 17 July - 14 August | Saturdays |
Season 2: | 10 April - 3 July | 23 October - 29 October | Saturdays |
Season 3: | 28 August - 9 October | Saturdays |
Season | Prices per person (DBL/SGL) |
Season 1: | £965/£1300 |
Season 2: | £1300/£1630 |
Season 3: | £1385/£1720 |
Bike Rental: | £80 |
Electric Bike Upgrade: | £210 |
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1 | 26 March - 2 April | 9 July - 13 August | Saturdays |
Season 2 | 9 April - 30 April | 15 October - 22 October | Saturdays |
Season 3 | 7 May - 2 July | Saturdays |
Season 4 | 20 August - 8 October | Saturdays |
Season | Prices per person (DBL/SGL) |
Season 1 | £995/£1325 |
Season 2 | £1335/£1670 |
Season 3 | £1385/£1720 |
Season 4 | £1430/£1765 |
Bike Rental | £85 |
Electric Bike | £220 |
Date From | Date To |
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27 March 2021 | 02 April 2021 |
10 April 2021 | 16 April 2021 |
24 April 2021 | 30 April 2021 |
08 May 2021 | 14 May 2021 |
22 May 2021 | 28 May 2021 |
05 June 2021 | 11 June 2021 |
19 June 2021 | 25 June 2021 |
03 July 2021 | 09 July 2021 |
17 July 2021 | 23 July 2021 |
31 July 2021 | 06 August 2021 |
14 August 2021 | 20 August 2021 |
28 August 2021 | 03 September 2021 |
11 September 2021 | 17 September 2021 |
25 September 2021 | 01 October 2021 |
09 October 2021 | 15 October 2021 |
23 October 2021 | 29 October 2021 |
26 March 2022 | 02 April 2022 |
09 April 2022 | 16 April 2022 |
23 April 2022 | 30 April 2022 |
07 May 2022 | 14 May 2022 |
21 May 2022 | 28 May 2022 |
04 June 2022 | 11 June 2022 |
18 June 2022 | 25 June 2022 |
02 July 2022 | 09 July 2022 |
16 July 2022 | 23 July 2022 |
30 July 2022 | 06 August 2022 |
13 August 2022 | 20 August 2022 |
27 August 2022 | 03 September 2022 |
10 September 2022 | 17 September 2022 |
24 September 2022 | 01 October 2022 |
08 October 2022 | 15 October 2022 |
22 October 2022 | 29 October 2022 |