Pedalling in Provence: The Luberon Valley

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Pedalling in Provence: The Luberon Valley

  • Cycle the classic Luberon Valley of Provence
  • Lavender scented country lanes
  • Pedal and picnic among the vineyards of Provence
  • Explore the bewitching hilltop town of Bonnieux
  • Wander the glowing red-ochre streets of Roussillon village
Pedal through classic Provence, cycling the Luberon’s seductive landscapes and myriad of ancient hilltop villages. By day, fuel the legs with rustic breads, fig jam and goats cheese, whilst in the evening relax with a chilled glass of local Grenache blanc. From the emerald island town of L’Isle sur la Sorgue enjoy riverside dining before riding east into the lavender carpeted valley of the Luberon. Explore the bewitching hill town of Bonnieux, where crumbling ramparts meet stylish pavement cafes. Ride to the red-ochre artists town of Roussillon and onto the artists cliff top village of Gordes. With ample opportunity to relax poolside, the return trip to L’Isle sur la Sorgue journeys through the sleepy village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, source of the River Sorgue, ideal for your last platter of Provencal foods.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in L'Isle Sur la Sorgue Day 2 Cycle to Bonnieux 20 miles / 33 km Day 3 Loop Ride to Menerbes 20 miles / 32 km Day 4 Cycle to Roussillon 21 miles / 34 km Day 5 Free day to explore Roussillon Day 6 Loop Ride to Gordes and Goult 22 miles / 35 km Day 7 Cycle to L'Isle Sur la Sorgue 19 miles / 31 km Day 8 Onward travel
THIS TRIP'S CARBON SCORE

This trip has a carbon score of 3kg per person per night, meaning it’s one of our best trips! For comparison, a carbon count of 3kg is equivalent to 10 miles in a medium-size gas car. Here at Macs, we pride ourselves on being a responsible travel company and continue to adopt, develop and innovate ways to positively impact the environment. Find out more information about how we've carbon counted our trips.

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