Cycling holidays in Provence and on the Rhône

Lavender, pastis and the light of Provence - cycling vacations in the south of France

Nowhere does France shine more intensely than in the south. In Provence and along the Rhône, a deep blue sea of lavender meets mighty Roman ruins, ancient vineyards meet wild nature reserves and the warmth of the sun meets a cuisine that tantalizes all the senses. Cycle through this region at its most beautiful - at the pace of savoir-vivre, past blossoming almond trees, ochre rock villages and rushing river landscapes that have captivated painters and poets for centuries.

Provence is a feast for the eyes. Between Avignon with its mighty papal palace and the picturesque L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, there are fields of lavender that light up in early summer in a purple that you have to see to believe. The bizarre ochre cliffs around Roussillon, the quiet gorges of the Luberon and the legendary Mont Ventoux - the giant of Provence - characterize a landscape that is both gentle and dramatic. The Camargue, Europe's largest river delta, surprises with wild horses, pink flamingos and endless salt marshes - a natural wonder that can be experienced most impressively from the saddle.

And the table? Blessed! Aromatic tapenade, sun-ripened ratatouille and spicy herbes de Provence are the scent of this region in its purest form. Accompanied by a glass of Châteauneuf-du-Pape or a light Côtes du Rhône rosé, a piece of Nougat de Montélimar for a sweet finish and an ice-cold pastis in the evening sun - à la bonne heure!

From Lake Geneva to the Camargue - your cycle route along the Rhône

The Rhône is one of the great European cycle routes - and our tours allow you to experience it in its entirety. The route starts high up in the Swiss Alps: on the Rhône route part 1, you follow the young river from Oberwald via the wine regions of Valais, past Chillon Castle to Geneva - a start with a magnificent mountain backdrop and included wine tasting. Part 2 leads from Geneva to Lyon: Lake Geneva glistens in the background, Mont Blanc on the horizon, and the culinary capital of France with its UNESCO-protected old town awaits you at the finish. Finally, on part 3, you cycle from Lyon through the heart of the Côtes-du-Rhône wine country via the nougat-famous Montélimar to Arles - history and landscape in their most impressive combination.

For those who prefer to experience Provence as a circular tour, the cycling vacation in Provence and Camargue from Orange to Arles is the perfect choice - a real bestseller that combines Roman antiquity and wild natural landscapes over eight stages. The cycle tour through Provence immerses you even more intensively in the region: From L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue via Vaison-la-Romaine and through the Luberon to Apt, this more challenging loop takes you through the heart of Haute Provence. If you want to relax and be amazed at the same time, choose our bike and boat tour in Provence and Camargue - with full board and rental bike on board the MS Caprice or MS L'Estello, without any luggage worries on the saddle.

The Ardèche & Rhône family cycle tour is the perfect match for families with children and cyclists who want to take it easy: short daily stages along the Dolce Via through the green river valleys of the Ardèche and onwards along the ViaRhôna to Valence - cycling in its most relaxed and beautiful form. As on all our tours, we take care of the daily luggage transport and provide comfortable accommodation - so that every stage is pure joy.