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Mont Ventoux - Raid Luberon Guided MTB

Just like our Alpe d'Huez mountain bike trip, this one too is more famous with roadies and the Tour de France than it is for the MTB. Perfect! You can take advantage of this and enjoy a fantastic off road experience at the Mont Ventoux and make a summit like very few others ever do. You'll probably surprise most of the roadies too when they see you coming over the rocks and down the trail to the summit! In addition to this trophy ride we go cross country to the famous village of Gordes and then to the unusual and beautiful Colorado Provencale. The riding is mostly single track, forested, and quiet. We'll enjoy fantastic views, charming villages, and excellent riding that isn't technical but still a challenge for experienced dirt dwellers. We offer great hotels, very comfortable, but not over the top (which can be done for private groups!); all in keeping a good price for a professionally guided adventure on the mountain bike.


Maps & Profiles

PROVENCE_Trip map_MTB_Ventoux


Itinerary

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DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5

Day 1: Arrival Day: We will meet the group in Avignon train station for a transfer around 2pm to our first hotel in Bedoin at the foot of Mont Ventoux. A very nice 3 star provencal country inn, we will have lots of space and comfort which is perfect after some great rides! The guide will do an orientation, help with bike set up, and get everyone situated for the days ahead. With time remaining, we can do some short rides to get the the flow! Dinner included tonight. (D)

Hotel les Pins

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Bedoin

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot...

Day 2: Mont Ventoux: Perhaps more famous for its road rides, the Ventoux has so much to offer off road! There is actually an ascent to the summit by trail, and we'll take it! Forest trail and then above tree line, the roadies will gawk as we arrive on knobbies! Long descent and return to our hotel, perhaps a dip in the pool, followed by dinner. 4-5 hours ride time, picnic lunch included. (B,L,D)

Hotel les Pins

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Bedoin

Blue, green, white... Mont Ventoux towers skyward watching over the hills and vineyards. At the foot...

Day 3: Ride cross country to Gordes: Another great day, but more of a rolling cross country ride today through the Luberon forests on mostly single track. We'll traverse a number of charming villages and then arrive at the picturesque Gordes. Rolling rides with some short climbs. 4-5 hours ride time. Hotel at the edge of the Gordes village with dinner tonight. (B,L,D)

Le Mas Des Romarins

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Gordes

Le Mas des Romarins is a 19th century dwelling, full of warmth and built of dry stone walls, which h...

le provencal coloradoDay 4: Gordes to Gargas - Provencal Colorado: Again a cross country ride today in this part of Provence that is one of the most scenic areas of the region. Lavender, charming villages, stone architecture, the scents of Provence and then some excellent single track to one of the most unique areas; "Le Colorado" de Provence. Red earth and rock formations that look more like the famous canyons of the southwest USA, there are some MTB trails through here that are exceptional! Deluxe Relais & Chateaux hotel nearby with dinner included. (B,L,D)

Hotel La Coquillade

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Gargas-Luberon

Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspape...

Day 5: Departure after breakfast – transfer to Avignon TGV station at 9:30 am. Extra nights are no problem. (B)


What's Included

Trip includes: 4 nights lodging in 3 stars hotels, all dinners as shown in the itinerary, picnic lunches, daily buffet breakfast, arrival and departure transfers and all interim transportation, welcome orientation and drink, road book with maps and cue sheets, luggage handling, 1 professional guide for up to 8 persons and 1 support vehicle, energy bars, drink mix, souvenir Discover France jersey. Tour is priced with minimum of 4 persons.

Tour Rates

Price: 1415 Euros per person.
Single Supplement: 470 EUR

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Bike Information

Bike: Bring your own, or we can provide a rental - inquire for bike info & rates.

Bike rentals are available on a first come, first served basis. Click on our Rental Page link to know more.

General Tour Info

Duration: 4 nights / 5 days - GUIDED

Dates 2011: On request April, May, June. This tour is guided, or can be available upon request for any group of minimum of 4 persons on any date you choose; subject to hotel availability.

Accommodation: 4 nights in very charming 3 star hotels and chalets. Extra nights are possible in Avignon before and after as well as Paris in either direction. Ask us for rates.

Tours: The proposed rides have a little elevation change except on the Mont Ventoux day which goes up about 700 meters. The routes are mostly single track but occassionally borrow double track dirt roads. Riding surface is not technically advanced but skill is required and fitness to handle the long rides and elevation.