You'll soon learn about French wine lingo, a vernacular spoken by the men and women who work patiently, day after day, season after season, on making the "Nectar of the Gods." Terroir, vintage, acidity, growth, aroma, and color will become part of your every day vocabulary. Cycling on quiet secondary roads, you'll discover superb sceneries, sculpted by nature and improved by generations of wine-makers. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival in Avignon. Check-in at your hotel. Visit Avignon at your leisure. Meeting with our local representative to go over itinerary. Briefing and distribution of materials. Day 2: Avignon - Orange (50 km or 31 miles with some climbs) Today's itinerary will take you to the Gard department on the right bank of the Rhône River. You'll bike in and around the town of Tavel, quite famous for its beautiful rose wines. Later in the day, you'll cycle through the vineyards of Lirac, which produce red, white and rose wines which are highly appreciated in the region... then it's on to world-renowned Chateauneuf-du-Pape before reaching Orange famous for its Roman monuments. The Roman Theater and the Roman Arch are definitely worth the short walk from your hotel! Day 3: Orange - Dentelles-de-Montmirail area (47 km or 29 miles) Leaving Orange behind and traveling north, you will be cycling through the countryside, old villages and their castles, and of course... vineyards! It is a very picturesque ride. Of interest is Suze-la-Rousse where the "Université du Vin" is located. Overnight is in the scenic "Dentelles de Montmirail" area. Day 4: Rest or cycle through Dentelles-de-Montmirail area (36 km or 22 miles) Rest, bike, or do both... It is your choice! Our loop will take you through the scenic "Dentelles of Montmirail," an area covered with pine trees, oak trees, and vineyards: Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Beaumes-de-Venise. You will then return to your hotel. Day 5: Dentelles-de-Montmirail - Mont-Ventoux area (50 km or 31 miles) Crossing the "Dentelles-de-Montmirail" on quiet roads, you'll reach Vaison-la-Romaine, France's largest archaelogical's site. Its Roman excavated sites should not be missed. You'll soon be cycling in the foothills of Mont Ventoux, the "Giant of Provence." This area is also home to the "Côtes du Ventoux" wine and where your hotel is located. Day 6: Rest or cycle through the Côtes-du-Ventoux vineyards (55 km or 35 miles) Our loop will take you in the heart of the Côtes-du-Ventoux" vineyards. Contrasting landscapes, perched villages--such as Venasque--and the towering Giant of Provence will fill your "visual appetite." Day 7: Mont-Ventoux area - Avignon (65 km or 40 miles) The return to Avignon follows a lovely itinerary that provides you with superb views, many small villages, pleasant stops by gurgling fountains, and shady cafes. Overnight in Avignon. Day 8: Departure day After breakfast, depart Avignon at the time of your choice This tour has two options: Option A: 6 nights in 3-star hotels (four being properties "of character" and have a swimming pool), 1 night in a 2-star hotel. One of the hotels is an actual wine-making estate. Option A+: 2 nights in a 4-star hotel, 1 night in a 2-star hotel, 4 nights in 3-star hotels "of character”. All have a swimming pool (except in Orange). One of the hotels is an actual wine-making estate. Notes: Pricing : From 855 Euros per person based on double occupancy. 
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