Exploring Provence on a Bike Tour: The Best Bike Routes

Known for its vineyards, pine forests, olive groves and lavender fields, it’s hard to know where to start when you decide to explore Provence. Do you cycle in the Southern Alps, the Côte d'Azur, the Camargue plains or through the seaside towns of Nice, Saint-Tropez or Cannes?

Lucky for you, we have the best bike routes planned out in our selection of Provence Bike Tours. With four different trips to choose from, you’re sure to find something that matches your interests.

Here’s a brief breakdown on what you might see on each of them.

Provence Bike Tour

Location: St-Rémy, Luberon Villages & Van Gogh Country

Our Provence Bike Tour starts and ends in Avignon but over the course of six days, you will pedal past medieval towns, Roman aqueducts, olive groves and lavender fields. Vineyards and cypress trees cover this landscape, making it feel like the France you’ve always imagined.

Spin through the windswept countryside and settle into a slower-paced life for the week when you relax at one of our exceptional hotels. Taste local goat cheeses, olives and daube (slow-cooked beef stew) and sip rosé as the sun sets.

Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour

Location: Luberon and Lavender Country

Starting in Avignon and ending in Aix-en-Provence, our Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Bike Tour takes you through some of the most stunning scenery in all of France. Let us guide you through medieval villages, rolling vineyards and Roman ruins.

Breathe in the fresh scent of lavender as you make your way from villas and abbeys to world-class spas and châteaux. Enjoy the finer things this region has to offer with a wine tasting and a savory selection of dishes from some of the best restaurants in Provence.

E-bike tour more your speed? Check out our Dolce Tempo Provence Luberon to Lavender Country Easygoing E-Bike Tour for a pace that lets you savor Provence at a more leisurely pace.

Provence to the French Riviera Bike Tour

Location: Aix-en-Provence to St-Tropez & Cannes

Starting in the university town of Aix-en-Provence and ending in the stunning seaside towns of Cannes or Nice depending upon the departure, our Provence to the French Riviera Bike Tour is one of the most beautiful cycling trips in this region.

From world-class wines to countryside rides and sailing on the Mediterranean, you’ll experience the best of the South of France. Ralentissez as you settle into this area’s traditional slower lifestyle. Cycle past Mont Ste-Victoire’s limestone ridge, explore the cobblestone streets of Aix-en-Provence and pass lush vineyards and pine forests.

In the evening, relax at our luxury accommodations. Later, do as the locals do and enjoy a glass of chilled rosé.

Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour

Location: Perched Villages, Mt. Ventoux & Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Beginning and ending in Avignon, a historic city located on the banks of the Rhône River, our Provence Wine Country to Luberon Bike Tour will take you through small villages and hamlets, past expansive vineyards and through fields of lavender.

Feeling strong? Ascend the famous Mont Ventoux, with an average grade of 7.7% over a 12-mile climb. Of course, if biking uphill is not your cup of tea, there are many other enticing options. You can cycle all week to your heart’s content, pedaling through charming villages like Gordes and Roussillon, and past the dramatic ravine of the Gorges de la Nesque, to name a few.

After a day of riding, rejuvenate at our stylish hotels and indulge in what this region is known for – exceptional wine. Reds, whites and rosés are all acclaimed in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, so make sure to taste what you fancy!