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Welcome! You will be greeted at Marseille Airport and transferred to our 5-star hotel overlooking the vineyards of Domaine de Marie near the village of Menerbes, our home for four nights. Lunch is provided as we assist in bike assembly and fitting. Our introductory ride takes us to the charming village of Bonnieux. Dinner this evening introduces us to the magic of Provencal cuisine prepared by Velo Classic’s Frederic Soulier.

Ride distance: 25 miles Overnight: La Bastide de Marie/Menerbes

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Today’s ride is into the Petite Luberon Mountains and through the wonderful hillside villages of Lacoste, Bonnieux, Gordes and Menerbes. The gentle climb through the vineyards from Apt is one of the most scenic in the area. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in privacy poolside or on the shaded lawn, or perhaps a massage? This evening, we’ll visit the town of Gordes for an evening to explore on your own.

Ride distance: 55 or 80 miles Overnight: La Bastide de Marie/Menerbes

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Today’s challenging loop is into the Grand Luberon Mountains. Following our descent through the Gorge de Lourmarin, we’ll traverse the vineyards of Cuceron before climbing over the Col des Aires. Our ride finishes with the beautiful stretch of road that connects the city of Apt to village of Bonnieux. Our evening is highlighted with a wine tasting at Domaine de la Citadelle before enjoying dinner with Chef Christophe Renaud.

Ride distance: 50 or 65 miles Overnight: La Bastide de Marie/Menerbes

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Today’s ride climbs the Col de Murs and onto the Plateau de Vaucluse, a magnificent geological formation overlooking the Gorge de Nesque and highlighted by views of Mont Ventoux over some of the most remote roads in the region. We’ll visit the Cistercian Abbey de Senanque and this evening we’ll enjoy a final gourmet dinner cooked by Chef Soulier in our private villa.

Ride distance: 65 miles Overnight: La Bastide de Marie/Menerbes

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Today’s ride explores the magnificent geological formation of the Combe de Lioux as we ride across the vineyards of the Pays de Apt. Our ride is highlighted by riding under the massive cliff that shadows over the tiny village of Lioux. This evening we’ll enjoy the simplicity of bistro dining at our hotel’s other restaurant, Le Bistrot.

Ride distance: 40 miles Overnight: Joucas/Le Mas de Herbes Blanches

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Le Geant du Provence! Today we ride one of the most famous climbs in cycling, Mont Ventoux. We’ll set out from our hotel to the village of Bedoin to begin our ascent and from the top we’ll take the fast descent into Malaucene. We’ll celebrate our accomplishment this evening with the wonderful aromas and tastes of young Chef Jerome Blanchet.

Ride distance: 50 miles Overnight: Joucas/Le Mas de Herbes Blanches

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Today’s ride is through the stunning Gorge de la Nesque. Our ride will take us up the Cote de Flassans on our way to Sault before we descend through the gorge. Our afternoon is highlighted with a private tasting of exquisite wines from Domaine du Tix before visiting the village of Gigondas to celebrate all that is great about Provence as we dine with Chef Laurent Deconninck. A perfect end to a perfect week!

Ride distance: 40 or 60 miles Overnight: Joucas/Le Mas de Herbes Blanches

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Au Revoir! With miles in your legs and the taming of Ventoux in your belt, we’ll send you off with memories of what French life and cycling is really all about. There’s more to Provence as well, and we’re happy to organize a few additional days in the area. If its back home for you, we’ll get you where you need to go to begin your journey home.