LENGTH
1 to 15 days
RIDE LEVEL
Easy to Challenging (several option each day)
BEST SEASON
April to October
LEVEL OF SERVICES
Self guided customizable trip
PERFECT FOR
Couples, families and small group
PRICE
From 300,00€ per person per day
Bike trip with Relais & Châteaux
Self Guided and Customizable
A stilysh discover of Provence by E-bike at your own pace! “Route du Bonheur” in partnership with Relais & Châteaux, is an exceptional tailor made bike tour that invite you to discover a region and its incredible richness with style and sophistication. Enchanting country, rocked by the sound of cicadas and the scents of the garigue, Provence is a land of poesy and gastronomy. Discover the French Art de Vivre, by bike or electric bike, through the vineyards, the hills and fields of lavender, on extraordinary roads, marked by different stops where you will be welcomed in the best way, in exceptional places. Experience a tailor made cyclo-tourism, off the beaten path, discovering the treasures of our terroir.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Start at any time
- Relais & Châteaux hôtels
- Amazing landscape and Provence art de vivre
- Wine and food experiences
- Visit some of the nicest hilltop village of France
FEATURES:
- Start at any
- Relais & Châteaux hôtels
- Amazing landscape
- Wine and food
- Visit some of the nicest hilltop
ACCOMMODATIONS
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In the heart of Luberon, located between Roussillon and Gordes, Le Phébus is the ideal place to explore the Luberon.
This mas built in dry stone steeped in history, was rebuilt on the ruins dating back to the Knights of the Order of Malta, this jewel of a hotel, nestled in the heart of the Luberon, is a place where everyone feels when the mistral blowing through the “garrigue”. Place of relaxation and conviviality made of refinement.
Owner and Chef, Xavier Mathieu is awarded with 1* at the Michelin guide.
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SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY BY DAY
- DAY 1 - Welcome in Provence
Private transfer to your hotel Crillon le Brave. Meet and greet with your tour leader and then go for a warm up loop ride and a wine tasting.
Distance: 25km to 45km // elevation Gain: 350m to 600m
Accommodation: Hotel Crillon le Brave 5* Relais & Châteaux - DAY 2 - Malaucène & Dentelles de Montmirail
Breathtaking landscape around the Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail. Enjoy a ride in the Côte du Rhône wine area on tree-lined roads.
Distance: 45km to 70km // elevation Gain: 700m to 1200m
Accommodation: Hotel Crillon le Brave 5* Relais & Châteaux - DAY 3 - From Crillon to the Luberon National Park
Leave the Comtat Venaissin and ride through the Mont de Vaucluse to reach the famous Luberon area. On your itinerary today, the famous Senanque Abbey and Gordes.
Distance: 35km to 70km // elevation Gain: 600m to 1300m
Accommodation: Hotel Le Phébus & Spa 5* Relais & Châteaux - DAY 4 - Luberon National Park and hilltop villages
Discover some of the nicest village in France. Each one with its own personality. Roussillon, Menerbes, Lacoste… the essence of Provence!
Distance: 25km to 45km // elevation Gain: 350m to 600m
Accommodation: Hotel Bastide de Capelongue – 5* Relais & Châteaux - DAY 5 - Au revoir !
Private transfer to Avignon. Guided visit of the city available on request
INCLUSIONS AND OPTIONS
• Accommodations in Maisons Relais & Châteaux – breakfast and city tax included
• Custom itineraries loaded on a smartphone / gps + printed documentation and road book
• Private transfer on arrival and departure
• Luggage transfer between hotels
• E-Bike rental, delivery, set up. (Safety equipment included)
• Assistance on the road
• Concierge service to book restaurants and activities
• 24/7 Emergency assistance
• What is not indicated in the “Included” section
• Lunch and dinner not included in the detail itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Ticket to the places and monument not mentioned in “What is included”
OPTIONS:
• Guide on a bike
• Support Vehicle
• Other activities
BIKES
E-Bike
Giant Explore E+2 2019 – Yamaha motor
Hydraulic disk break
Hybrid Bike
Road Bike