Côtes du Rhône route

ORANGE

Welcome to Provence

You meet up with our guide at your hotel for a briefing before you start your trip! Enjoy a free evening in Orange, its magnificent Theater Antique and many restaurants.

CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE LOOP 32km 255m

From the ancient city of the Princes of Orange this loop takes you to the village of Courthézon and its 12th century ramparts. You then enter the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape, the most famous designation of the Côtes du Rhone wines. The charming wine routes lead you to its village where you will undoubtedly enjoy a tasting in some of the many cellars and visit the Wine Museum. You will better understand why this precious nectar was once designated “the Pope’s wine” and later inherited a worldwide reputation.

• For a few more km 73km 449m

  On the other side of the Rhone river you reach the Gard and visit two other remarkable Cotes du Rhone wine designations: Lirac and Tavel, well known for its rosé wine. You head back to Orange after a beautiful first day full of discoveries!

From ORANGE to SUZE LA ROUSSE via Massif d'Uchaux 35km 223m

You head north to Suze la Rousse. En route discover the Romanesque chapel of Piolenc or the site of Castellas in Uchaux. You then enter the designated Massif d’Uchaux area. A unique atmosphere emerges from this land through its Mediterranean forest, a gorgeous green setting where all your senses will be solicited. You leave the forest of Uchaux, enter the Drôme and reach your hotel in the middle of the vineyards.

From ORANGE to ROCHEGUDE, via Sérignan du Comtat 35km 215m

Today you head north to reach Suze la Rousse. On your way you will discover the Romanesque chapel of Piolenc then the charming village of Sérignan du Comtat which has an admirable heritage of old buildings most often relating to the medieval period. This small village, home of Pierre-Henri Fabre will be a great stopover for lovers of architectural and natural heritage.

From SUZE LA ROUSSE to VAISON-LA-ROMAINE 31km 293m

If you enjoy contrasting landscapes, you will be delighted by the day! You ride through oak woods, vineyards and lavender fields. After contemplating or visiting the feudal castle of Suze la Rousse and the Wine University, your itinerary takes you to Visan, another well-known designation of Côtes du Rhone wines. From the historic center dominated by the ruins of the old castle, an enchanting panorama invites you to taste the products of its generous terroir. Your route today ends at Vaison la Romaine. Be charmed by its ancient theater and medieval town, called “Haute Ville”, topped by the ruins of a 12th century feudal castle.

• For a few more km 52km 741m

  After visiting Visan the long version of the itinérary takes you to the village of Vinsobres which has mainly become famous due the great quality of its wines. Its vintage wine enchants connoisseurs.

From VAISON-LA-ROMAINE to VACQUEYRAS 27km 345m

You ride through hilltop villages of the prestigious Côtes du Rhône deisgnation, with the magnificent Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux as a backdrop. Take time for a stroll down the streets and splendid viewpoints of Séguret and Sablet villages, the Gigondas sculpture trail and the winemaking route in Vacqueyras.

• For a few more km 50km 475m

  You start off by discovering the Rasteau, Cairanne and plaine du Pan de Dieu wine designations, before enjoying the main itineray.

From VACQUEYRAS to ORANGE 22km 41m

You ride back to Orange, mainly using the Voie Venaissia, a cycling route built on the old railway tracks between Carpentras and Orange. Contemplate the agricultural and winegrowing landscapes of Comtat Venaissin, the magnificent panoramas of the Dentelles de Montmirail Massif and the Mont Ventoux.

• For a few more km 40km 152m

  Before you reach Orange disocver the impressive belfry in Camaret sur Aygues.

ORANGE

End of stay after breakfast