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(Copyright: S. Dannhauer)

Provence & its lavender fields

Round trip starting in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue

Cycling holiday
8 Days / 7 Nights
Loop tour
Individual tour

(Copyright: S. Dannhauer)

Experience Provence at the very moment when the violet blossoms of the lavender bush unfold in their full splendour. The beguiling scent and the unique play of colours in the large lavender fields are a very special experience. On this tour you will cycle through one of the largest lavender areas in Provence, enjoy the play of the blossoms in the wind and the picturesque scenery around Mont Ventoux. Along the way, there are numerous pretty little towns and many a sight to discover. A trip for France lovers and friends of unique nature and culture. You will be thrilled.

The itinerary
at a glance

For your 8-day round trip in the L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue area

The small old town on an island in Sorgue is really famous for the range of antique shops and the old romantic water wheels.

Through wide agricultural fields you cycle to past Carpentras to the former main town of Comtat Venaissin. Behind Beaumes-de-Venise you pass the "Denteeles des Montmirail and cycle to the old romans town Vaison-la-Romaine.

In the morning by transfer to Vaison la Romaine, afterwards bike tour via the villages Brantes and Montbrun-les-Bains to the plateau of d´Albion. You pass beautiful lavender fields before you reach the small town Sault.

An extended bike tour through lavender fields is awaiting you again. Awesome flavour and the unique play of colours are accompanying you. You route leads you along the plateau and through oak and chestnut forests back to Sault.

You should visit the market in Sault in the morning. Afterwards you continue through dreamy villages and the nature park Luberon to Apt, homeland of candied fruits.

The wonderful towns Bonnieux, Boux and Saignon are on the route through the Luberon before you come back to Apt. Afterwards you start with a tour to Gargas, there is the last powered ochre pit of france.

You pass the wonderful village Roussillon, it was a long time the centre of the ochre pit. Afterwards you pass the town Gordes to the famous spring Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

Day
08
Departure from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (organised by the traveller)

Level

Leisure cyclists

A tough little climb every now and again or an exciting stage with some hilly sections: that’s what you’re all about! Your legs are ready to conquer the occasional challenge. But there should always be time for a stroll around the city or a nice beer. Even with an average level of fitness and stamina, these routes will be a real treat for you. 

Topography 

The route runs through slightly undulating to hilly terrain with a few long and steep climbs.

Road conditions

You will mostly ride on farm roads and low-traffic side roads.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Services & Info
Trip details

  • 7 x national 2*/3* level overnight stay
  • 7 x hearty breakfast buffet
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Carefully designed routes
  • PEDALO app and/or GPS data

  • Detailed info package per room in English
  • Personal welcome and briefing in English
  • 7-day service hotline in English

If you choose not to receive a printed copy of the detailed itinerary, you will receive a discount of € 20,- per room. In this case, we will email you the digital version of the itinerary and hotel list in advance.

In section 4 of the booking form, you can choose between the printed itinerary and the digital bonus.

Taxes & Fees

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
at a glance

Arrival: Every Sunday from 15.06. to 03.08.2025

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
 questions

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Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

The transport of your luggage from hotel to hotel is included as part of the basic service package for all staged tours and round trips in the PEDALO programme. You simply leave your luggage out for our courier in the morning before you set off on your cycling stage. When you arrive at your next accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, it will be there waiting for you.

Just in case, we recommend always packing a change of clothes in your saddle bag, especially for short stages which you may cover more quickly than the luggage driver.

Depending on how the logistics are organised on site, there may be restrictions on the maximum weight and/or number of pieces of luggage. You will receive more detailed information on this with the travel documents well before the start of your trip.

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

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