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Provence Cycling Loop: Bikepacking from Avignon via Nice, Verdon and Valensole

from Avignon

to Avignon

E-Bike: 5h 34 / day

Bike: 7h 28 / day

657 kmDistance
8,246 mElevation
7 DaysDuration
Difficulty
7Stages
Grand Canyon du Verdon
Bucket-list climbs
Climbs
Coastlines
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Description

This seven-day cycling tour through Provence links Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, the Côte d’Azur, the hills behind Grasse, the Grand Canyon du Verdon and the Valensole plateau into one varied bikepacking route in southern France. The route passes vineyards, lavender fields, pine forests, gorges, hilltop villages and Mediterranean coastal towns. Highlights include Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Grasse, Lac de Sainte-Croix, the Luberon and the final return to Avignon. Create a free Rogonneur account and save the full route for your next cycling trip.

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Tour Details

This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...

Route

This route is made for riders who want a compact but demanding tour with plenty of variety. The stages are easy to plan, but the elevation gives the journey a real touring character rather than a simple roll from one stop to the next. Several days use smaller roads, longer climbs and quieter sections away from the main traffic corridors. Surfaces are mostly straightforward, while rougher stretches and winding descents keep the riding engaging. Good daily planning helps. In the more remote parts,...
Start Point
Avignon
End Point
Avignon
Country
France
Regions
Alps, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Côte d'Azur, Drôme-Alpes, Liguria, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provenzialische Alpen

At a glance

Distance

657 km

Difficulty

Hard

Road type

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Duration

7 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Avignon - Aix en Provence

    82 km841 m

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  • Day 2
    Aix en Provence - Collobrieres

    102 km1,367 m

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  • Day 3
    Collobrieres - Nice

    137 km1,166 m

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  • Day 4
    Nice - Grasse

    73 km1,374 m

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  • Day 5
    Grasse - Comps sur Artuby

    65 km1,351 m

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  • Day 6
    Comps sur Artuby - Valensole

    81 km1,363 m

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  • Day 7
    Valensole - Avignon

    115 km784 m

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Cultural & scenic highlights

Travel access

Travel to start

Very easy access

You have several good options for arrival: Avignon by train or Avignon – Caumont Airport by flight or Gare Routiere by coach. Choose the one that fits your origin and bike setup best.

Major rail hub

Avignon, 0 km · no public transport connection found

Airport

Avignon – Caumont Airport, 9 km · no public transport connection found

Coach / bus hub

Gare Routiere, 3 km · about 5 min by public transport

Bike hire nearby: Avignon TGV, 0 kmAlso nearby: Bac du Rocher des Doms (Ferry Terminal), 4 km — not a way to leave the tour

Travel from finish

Very easy access

You have several good options for leaving the tour: Avignon by train or Avignon – Caumont Airport by flight or Gare Routiere by coach. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.

Major rail hub

Avignon, 3 km · about 15 min by public transport

Airport

Avignon – Caumont Airport, 9 km · no public transport connection found

Coach / bus hub

Gare Routiere, 1 km · no public transport connection found

Local transport

Avignon – Bus Station, 1 km

Bike hire nearby: Hôtel de Ville, 0 kmAlso nearby: Bac du Rocher des Doms (Ferry Terminal), 1 km — not a way to leave the tour

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