Provence Bike & Boat

What's Included

• Meals

  7 breakfasts, 6 self-made packed lunches, and 6 dinners (does not include drinks). Breakfast is buffet style and will usually consist of bread, ham/salami, cheese, butter, marmalade/jams, yoghurt, cereals, milk, tea, and coffee.

• Accommodation

  7 nights on a comfortable barge in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities.

• Bike Rental

  Bike rental with gel saddles, puncture-resistant tyres, pannier, lock, and helmet. A repair kit is provided if self-guided. Electric bikes are available on request and an additional supplement applies (limited availability).

• Bike Insurance

  Bike insurance for theft or damage.

• Tour Leader

  English speaking tour leader.

• Digital Information Pack

  Digital information pack including route notes, maps, and navigational App (can be used offline) with GPS Tracks per cabin (smartphone required).

• Cabin Services

  Sheets and towels, courtesy kit, daily cabin tidy, and mid-week cabin cleaning service.

• Harbour Charges

  Harbour charges.

• Beverages

  Tea and coffee on board.

• Guided Visit

  Guided visit of Arles.

• Welcome Drink

  Welcome drink.

What's Not Included

• Travel

  Travel to/from Avignon and Aigues Mortes.
  
  

• Beverages

  Drinks other than tea and coffee on board.
  
  

• Entry Fees

  Entry to museums.
  
  

• Personal Items

  Items of a personal nature.
  
  

• Tips

  Tips.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance.
  
  

• Special Dietary Supplement

  Supplement to provide special dietary on board: gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan diets.
  
  

• Visitor Centre Entrance

  Entrance to the Pont du Gard area is free, not included however is entrance to the visitor centre (approx.
  
  10 euro).
  
  

• Phone Holder and Power Bank

  If you want to cycle independently: to cycle smoothly using the App, we suggest bringing a phone holder to fix to the handlebar, as well as a power bank.
  
  

Grading

GRADE 2 - INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
This trip involves 6 days cycling with daily distances between 30 and 55km/19 and 34mi usually along cycle paths and low traffic, secondary roads. There are some short stretches on higher traffic roads particularly when entering and leaving towns. The cycling is in the lowlands during the two stages in the Camargue, while the stages north of Arles include rolling hills. There is one particularly demanding climb to hilltop Les Baux de Provence which involves quite some effort if you are on a regular bike. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets are worn during cycle sections.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Mode of Transport

Travel includes cycling through scenic routes with provided bikes, and cruising on a barge between destinations such as Avignon, Aramon, Vallabrègues, and Aigues Mortes.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights on a comfortable barge in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities, complete with sheets, towels, a courtesy kit, daily cabin tidy, and mid-week cabin cleaning service.