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4 Days cycling tour with Château Martinay

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An exceptional bike trip in the authentic part of Provence off the beaten path ! Between the Côtes du Rhône wine area, the Mont Ventoux and the Luberon, discover the true Provence like a local!

Your program : 

Day 1 : Welcome at Château Martinay

ideally located the Mont Ventoux and the Luberon! ( Time of arrival 12pm)
Our team will welcome you in this exceptional 19th century castle for your start of tour briefing.
Then depending your time of arrival enjoy a ride on beautiful roads of the Comtat Venaissin and have a wine tasting in a local winery..
Your itinerary takes you through villages at the foot of the Mont Ventoux such as Bedoin which is the main gate to those who want to tackle the Ventoux or Flassan, a lovely small village.

Ride level: Easy / Distance:  25 to 45 km /Climbing: +300 to 500 m

Highlight of the day
Château Pesquié
Flassan
Méthamis

Options available today

Picnic lunch in the garden of  a winery in front of the 18th century family house
Private transfer from train station or airport;

Overnight and dinner : Night and dinner at Château Martinay
3 courses dinner included in the offer.

Day 2 : Dentelles de Montmirail and Vacqueyras

The Itinerary of the day takes you to the Côtes du Rhône wine area at the discovery of some famous local wine appellation in beautiful landscape at the foothills of Dentelles de Montmirail.
First part of the ride will end at the beautiful Château Malijay for a picnic lunch paired with a  wine tasting..
Then discover some of the nicest wine appellation villages  such as  Beaumes de Venise and his famous Beaumes-de-Venise Muscat wine.

Ride level: Easy /  Distance : 50 km /Climbing : 336 m

Highlight of the day :
Château Malijay
Dentelles de Montmirail
Vacqueyras
Beaumes de Venise

Options available today
Cooking Class Wine and Cheese Tasting
Guide on a bike
Support van

Day 3:  Venasque and Pernes les Fontaines

Through small, scenic and uncrowded roads, this route crosses some of the most beautiful landscapes and villages of Comtat Venaissin. You ride towards Venasque, a picturesque village classed amongst one of the 125 most beautiful village in France.
Then you continue to Saint Didier. Don’t miss its stone gateway with its high clock tower and a stop at the confectioner called Nougats Sylvain. This craftsman makes the nougats with its own almond and its own honey.
Pernes les Fontaine, the next village is famous because no less than 40 fountans.

Ride level: Easy / Distance:  50 km / Climbing: +556 m

Highlight of the day

Venasque
La Roque sur Pernes
Pernes les Fontaines

Options available today

Guide on a bike Support Van
Cooking Class Wine and cheese tasting

Overnight and dinner : Night at Château Martinay
Dinner: at your convenience our concierge is available to book  a restaurant of your choice

Day 4: Au revoir 

After breakfast take you time to enjoy the garden and facilities of Chateau Martinay before say goodbye and go for your next destination.

Options available today:
Private transfer to train station or Airport
Guided walking tour in Avignon

Price includes :

• 3 Nights with breakfast and city taxes at Château Martinay – Carpentras
• 1 Dinner including 3 courses.
• 1 Picnic lunch and a wine tasting at Chateau Malijay
• 3 days of custom itineraries loaded on Smartphone / GPS + printed travel book and map. The smartphone comes with a cheap and can be used to call in France.
• E-Bike or regular bike rental, delivery and set up. Helmets, water bidons, energy bars and tube + tool kit provided
• Assistance on the road in case of problem
• Concierge service for restaurant and activities ( Also available before the tour to book restaurant that need reservation in advance)
• 24/7 Emergency assistance

Price does not include : 

• What is not indicated in “What’s included”
• Lunch and dinner, not included above
• Personal expenses
• Ticket to the places and monument not mentioned in “what is included”

Optional : 

• Transfer on arrival and departure from/to
  ○ Train station: 55€ one way
  ○ Marseille airport: 225€ one way
• Wine and cheese tasting: price on request
• Massage: 75 Euros