Avignon Family Cycling Tour

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Upon arrival in Avignon, you can take a taxi to arrive at your charming hotel in the center of Avignon just near to the Palais des Papes in central Avignon. After checkin, you are free to explore the rest of the day in this charming town. We leave the treasure hunt program for you to do on your own this afternoon and then we will correct it at orientation the next day. Dinner on your own.

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

Day 2 – Day 4: In three riding days, you can choose from several itineraries, the following itineraries are examples. We can also suggest some longer, more challenging rides for those interested.

This format allows for people of all abilities to come along, including non-riding participants. We can suggest visits by car and arrange spa treatments among many possible ways to spend an exciting day in the Avignon area!

-- DAY 2: Canoe & Pont du Gard: We will come to meet you and do an orientation to get you well started on your activities. Meet at the hotel at 9am. Then, we will drive you (and your group) to Collias where you can start a canoe trip. We will transfer you with your bikes so after the canoe trip you can return back to the hotel by bike. This is your day to see the Pont du Gard, the 2000+ year old Roman aquaduct spanning the Gardon River on which you will canoe! The Pont du Gard is a marvel of history and a nice ride by bicycle through fragrant Provence approximately 31 km.



- - DAY 3: Loop to Chateauneuf du Pape (58 km): This charming wine village just to the north of Avignon is a perfect first ride. It is flat and picturesque with vines surrounding the old town of Chateauneuf. You have all day and mostly flat terrain to cover and a lunch in Chateauneuf with the local product is highly recommended before visting and return to Avignon.

- - DAY 4: Loop to Barbentane and Graveson, 42km : This loop trip travels to the south of Avignon to visit these charming villages and where you can stop and visit the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet from the 10th century.



- Suggestions for non-riders: as you are so close to sites in central Avignon, there are numerous activities: Palais des Papes (Popes Palace), Avignon Bridge, walking the old streets of Avignon and visiting museums, or especially the arts. In July, the Festival of Avignon is a huge performing arts program at multiple venues. Day trips by minivan are easily arranged by us as well to lavender sites, olive presses, and villages of the Luberon and beyond.

Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis

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Avignon

Situated in a historical building dating back to the XVIth century, Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Avigno...

General Tour Information

Avignon Family Tour
4 Nights / 5 Days

Dates 2012
Season: April 1 -Nov 1
This tour can start any day except Sunday. Note: July travel during Festival requires supplements from 270 euros/person.

Level - LEVEL: easy to challenging; choice of itins allows for both easy and difficult rides.
Biking days: 3

Details - Arrival city is Avignon, which accessible via train from Paris or Paris CDG airport. 3 hours.

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What is self-guided touring?

Misc Info - Triple, quad, and/or appartments are rare and need advance booking.
Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over. Carbon road bikes available, as well as children trailers.

Optional Services:

Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services.

Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.

What's Included

The Trip Includes:

4 nights accommodations, all buffet breakfasts, orientation on Day 2, road book with different itineraries and detailed maps and 1 GPS for 2 persons, canoe trip on the Gardon River with vehicle transfer to the start, Treasure Hunt in Avignon, local emergency support. We also include free travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more.

Hotels: Cloitre St Louis **** - located at in the center of Avignon with easy access to all the sites of Avignon, but also easy access out of the city. Families with more than 1 child may have to break into 2 rooms. Cribs possible for very young children.

Hotel La Mirande ***** - this hotel is a deluxe experience and slight upgrade from the Cloitre.

Tour Rates

***Bike Rentals are available for a supplement of 95 euros, please see the Bike Rental tab for all details about the bikes we offer. *NOTE: a supplement of 270 euros/person applies in July due to Festival demand.

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Bike Info

Scott Sportster P3/P4 & P40 hybrids; see link for full details and picture. Helmets and add on materials included in the rental rate of 95 euros.

Pedals with or without straps available. Clients can bring their own Clipless pedals to be changed over. Carbon road bikes available as well as children trailers.