Provence Bike Tour Rating

Moderate to Challenging Riding

The DuVine Provence bicycle trip is rated Moderate to Challenging. Most of the cycling is manageable with only one or two hills a day allowing beautiful photo opportunities such as the 19 BC Pont de Gard, and the Les Baux fortress carved from the limestone mountain. It becomes slightly more challenging around the Les Baux and St Remy midway through the week as well as when passing rustic stone villages perched along ridges overlooking vineyards: Bonnieux, Menerbes, Rousillon and Lacoste. The DuVine van/guides will be there to assist all riders at all times. The riding on our Provence tour passes the Pont de Gard, roman vestiges, cypress and olive trees, and markets. Distances range from 21 to 45 miles with longer options each day.

Easy
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Cycling on relatively flat roads with a few manageable hills. Expect to gain anywhere from 0–500 feet of elevation.

 Moderate
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Cycling on relatively flat to gently rolling roads. Expect to gain anywhere from 500–1000 feet of elevation.

 Challenging
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Cycling on rolling terrain and hillier terrain. Expect to gain anywhere from 500–2500 feet of elevation. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to challenge yourself.

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