The little tour of Luberon by bike
A taste of Provence
© Hocquel Alain - Vaucluse Tourisme
© Brönner Thorsten - Vaucluse Tourisme
Highlights
The perfumes of Provence
The ochres of Roussillon
Gordes, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France
A piece of Provence by bike
At the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, guided by the Coulon valley, ride at your own pace on this Provençal route full of colors and flavors ...
Hop on your bike and set off to explore this magnificent region and its friendly people. Cradled by the song of the cicadas, intoxicated by the sweet scent of lavender, garrigues and cedars, and overcome by the beauty of the Provencal landscapes, your cycling tour to discover Luberon is exceptional.
All along the route, you cross pretty perched villages with Provencal charm. Gordes and Roussillon are among the most picturesque. On your way, you also have the leisure to admire medieval castles, bories (dry stone huts typical of the South East of France) as well as many chapels. Indication of the importance of water in this arid and hot region, you will also find on your way, many fountains and washhouses.
The Luberon offers a range of landscapes. Abrupt cliffs, winding gorges, cedar forests, olive and lavender fields, expanse of scrubland and of course ocher cliffs especially in The Provencal Colorado. So many different environments and atmospheres gathered in a small territory.
Witnesses to the Provencal way of life, wines (AOC Côtes du Luberon and Côtes du Ventoux, Coteaux de Pierrevert) as well as gastronomy (candied fruit from Apt, goat cheese, honey, olive oil, fruits and vegetables …) are a must! Thus, you will combine the pleasure of athletic effort with that of the table to make your cycling trip in the Luberon, a tour full of flavors!
Leisure From FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE to ROUSSILLON 25km 431m 
Activity-wise this is a whole new day. The hilly terrain requires more effort but the road is beautiful! You reach the village of Lagnes and enjoy its medieval charm. Then a bucolic road, through woods, vineyards and lavender, leads you to the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park. A last “ascent” and you will reach Roussillon-en-Provence! This “Most Beautiful Village of France” owes its fame to its ochres which gives the color to the houses.
FROM ROUSSILLON, GORDES LOOP 25km 351m
The objective for today: reach one of its architectural jewels, Gordes! Village also classified “Most Beautiful Village of France”, Gordes dominates the plain of Cavaillon and the valley of Calavon. It is easy to understand that several famous artists drew their inspiration from this luminous atmosphere (Marc Chagall, Victor Vasarely or Pol Mara). If you feel so inspired (as well as your legs) continue to the Cliff of the Madeleine (+ 10km); this raw geological jewel impresses with its scale. Back to Roussillon for the night.
From ROUSSILLON to CAVAILLON 35km 32m
Gently you will go back to the heart of the valley. The Calavon cycling route that goes along the river of the same name, takes you to Cavaillon.
End of the stay in the afternoon in Cavaillon.
Comfort Range
Our quality standard at Abicyclette. This type of accommodation includes 2 and 3 stars hotels. Depending on the itinerary, you might spend some nights in approved guesthouses. You enjoy a double bedroom with private bathroom and toilet and adapted welcome for you and your bikes.
Starting from 540€/participant in Self Guided option | See detailed prices
Essential Range
You want to enjoy your itinerary without anything fancy. Our ”essential” range offers a simple accommodation for a good night’s rest in a simple hotel, guesthouse, rest house or hostel.
Quote on request | Contact us
Privilege Range
Opt for total comfort in charming 3 and 4 star hotels which offer all the services you need and a special welcome for you and your bikes.
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Price includes
- Accommodation: 3 nights in a Double room
- 3 breakfasts
- Luggage transfer
- Phone assistance 24/7
- Access to our exclusive travel application to follow your route, inform you about places of interest, restaurants, facilitate your assistance in case of emergency, find all your travel documents and our practical advice.
- Application fee
- Taxes
- The trip itineraries available on the following supports:
- Loan of a Bicycle GPS uploaded with full itinerary of the trip
- Topo maps
- Cycling practical guide including restaurant recommendations for lunch & dinner
- Day 1 : A personalized greeting with our team at the beginning of the trip to receive your travel documents
Price does not include
- bike rental (see option)
- Breakfast on day 1
- Lunches
- Dinners not included in "Price includes"
- Drinks, visits & other personal expenses
Homemade and fully tested itineraries
- Routes selected for their cycling and touristic interest entirely tested and away from traffic
- Accomodations selected for their hospitality, atmosphere, services and quality meals
- A flexible organisation to suit you needs and wishes: You choose the date you want to you leave on! We check the availability of each accomodation to make sure it is possible.
Close assistance
- One of our guides greets you on your first day. He will hand out all the needed documents for the trip (hotel vouchers, maps of the area,GPS, practical guide), get you settled on your bikes (for rental bikes).
- Phone assistance, you can reach the Abicyclette team whenever you need
- A Luggage transfer service which respects your hours of rest (we pick them up after 10:00 and deliver them before 16:00)
Follow your itinerary anyway you like – modern, practical, traditional
- We loan you a GPS so that you can easily follow your itinerary without having to look for your way around (bike support included)
- A practical cycling guide with all the useful information (addresses, highlights for the day, topo maps, and touristic information)
You can also
- Rent a high end quality bike for real comfort, cycling pleasure and reliability a long trip requires.
- Suscribe to a Cancelation or Multi Risk insurance policy which cover you in case something unexpected comes up.
On our guided tours (for groups on demand), we accompany you every step of the way
- One of our state qualified instructor and professional cycling guide accompanies you every step of the way
- Full board (all meals covered unless asked otherwise)
- A picnic buffet set up for lunch with a wide choice of fresh and local produce
We offer a high-end bike rental service. Our bikes are suited for road and gravel road long-distance cycling. Fully equipped and highly reliable, they are faithful travel companions.
All-terrain bikes SPORTAluminium frame, confortable and ergonomic this bike will fill every needs for your touring around the Luberon. 27 Speeds -> 3 Chainwheels 26x36x48 9 rear Speeds 11×32 Supplied equipment per bike Bag Carrier, Front bag, Cyclometer Repair kit with 2 Chambers, 2 Tire levers, 1 Tool set and 1 Pump Bottle Cage with bottle |  |
Electric touring bikeAluminium frame, confortable and elegant with Bosh motor and 400wh batterie. 9 Speeds -> 1 Chainwheels 1×18 and 10 Sprockets 11×36 400 Watts Batterie Supplied equipment per bike Bag Carrier with bags, 1 Front bag, 1 Cyclometer, Front and rear light, 1 Bottle, 1 Lock, 1 Helmet Repair kit with 2 Chambers, 2 Tire levers, 1 Tool set and 1 Pump |  |
RoadbikeCarbon frame, very light this bike will fill your need of speed and performance while remaining comfortable on all the roads of Luberon. 22 Speeds -> 2 cranks compact 34×50 Sprocket 11 speeds 11×32 suitable for mountain Supplied equipment per bike helmet basic kit reparation a lock |  |
Kid bikeFor kids up to 1,50m 21 Speeds -> 3 Chainwheels 24x34x42 and 7 Sprockets 14×28 Supplied equipment per bike 1 anti-theft device, 1 helmet Repair kit. Water bottle holder with water bottle |  |
Getting here
Departure city : CAVAILLON
Coming by car
- at 6h from PARIS
- at 5h from BORDEAUX
- at 2h30 from LYON
Coming by train
- Cavaillon train station - 3h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Avignon airport
- Marseille Provence airport
Arrival city : CAVAILLON
Coming by car
- at 6h from PARIS
- at 5h from BORDEAUX
- at 2h30 from LYON
Coming by train
- Cavaillon train station - 3h45 from Paris
Coming by plane
- Avignon airport
- Marseille Provence airport
*Parking: Since many of our clients travel by train or plane, we do not include parking in our packages. In addition, many accommodations don’t have the capacity to park a vehicle for the duration of your cycling vacation. So if you’re planning to arrive by car, we suggest you check parking options when you make your reservation. If you reserve a parking space at the first or last accommodation of your stay, you must pay the accommodation provider on site.
* Abicyclette Voyages accompanies you on demand, including transportation solutions.
Recommended equipment
Bike
- Hybrid Bike or Touring Bike or Gravel Bike
- 18 to 30-speed transmission
- 26- to 29-inch wheels
- Tires: 35 to 42 section, reinforced against punctures
- Disc brakes recommended
- 2 bottle cages
- Bell
- Front and rear lighting
Clothing and equipment
- Helmet (supplied with bike rental unless otherwise specified locally)
- 1 bike mount for smartphone to use the mobile route planner application
- Suitable cycling clothing:
- bib, shorts or tights: elastic and breathable, to facilitate movement and wick away perspiration
- Breathable T-shirts, synthetic or merino wool
- Breathable windbreaker
- Thermal or fleece jacket
- Waterproof jacket
- 1 pair of sunglasses
- 1 pair of cycling shoes
- 1 backpack or 1 or 2 carrier bags
- 1 or 2 water bottles (supplied with bike rental in France)
- 1 lock (supplied with bike rental)
- Technical details, recommended by the team for optimum comfort:
- 1 pair of gloves or mittens, depending on season and destination
- Padded bib (chamois)
- High-visibility vest or fluorescent belt
- Neck warmer and cap
Bike maintenance
- Emergency repair kit: 2 or 3 inner tubes, patches, pump, tire levers, multi-tools
- Maintenance kit: rag, oil, brake pads
Other
- A suitcase for your belongings carried in the vehicle (limited to one per person)
- Street clothes
- 1 pair of evening shoes
- Fleece jacket for the evening
- Toiletry bag
- Telephone and charger
Duration 4 days and 3 nights
Level Leisure
Departure date From March 15th to November 15th
Destination
Mediterranean Cycle Route
Provence
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Personalized service 
Fit
From CAVAILLON to FONTAINE DE VAUCLUSE 20km 190m
From Cavaillon you ease into the day, this small distance allows you to soak up the charm of Provence. Quickly you attain the Sorgue that you ride along until reaching its source and its famous fountain! Here 630 million cubic meters of water flow each ear to feed the most beautiful river of the French department. Let yourself be cradled by the flow of the water during this first night at the foot of the mountains of Vaucluse and Luberon.
Meeting with our local guide
Before your first ride, we invite you to meet one of our guides, at your place of departure. A time of exchange, a privileged moment to give you our last practical tips, must-see places and experiences, to answer all your questions, take care of your bike fitting to begin your trip.