A beautiful trip from the famous ‘pont d’Avignon’ to the Mediterranean sea. You will visit Avignon and Arles with their cultural and architectural highlights and cycle through the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh. Along the way you will discover picturesque Provencal villages and vineyards. You will start or end your tour in the stunning nature of the Camargue. Cane fields, salt lakes, horses and flamingos will be the background of the first or second part of your week.
Saturday: Aigues Mortes
Individual arrival and boarding after 6 p.m. in Aigues-Mortes, medieval town, ancient military and commercial port on the Mediterranean.
Sunday: Aigues Mortes, round tour
55kmGoing through small country lanes of Camargue between canals, lagoons and small villages you will reach in the afternoon the charming fishermen’s village Le Grau-du-Roi. Possibility of a refreshing bath on the beach.
Monday: Aigues Mortes - Arles
25kmYou will sail for a couple of hours up to Saint Gilles and then cycle to today’s destination: Arles, known for the richness of its antique and Roman patrimony. The city fascinates you with its hidden treasures. Getting lost among its small alleys will be like entering a picture by Van Gogh. In the afternoon you will also have the opportunity to be welcome by a professional guide, who will accompany you around the jewels of the town.
Tuesday: Arles - Vallabrègues
60kmThis is a breathtaking stage, which brings you to the Alpilles, with the perched village of Les-Baux-de-Provence and then to Saint Rémy de Provence. A landscape of limestone cliffs and olive trees will accompany the trip. In the evening you will moor in Vallabrègues, pretty Provençal village on the banks of the Rhône.
Wednesday: Vallabrègues - Aramon
35kmAlong country roads you will arrive to Barbentane with its castle at the confluence of the Rhone and Durance rivers. You will cycle to the magnificent Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigulet and afterwards down to the medieval village of Boulbon. In the afternoon navigation to Aramon for the overnight with a beautiful view over the Mont Ventoux.
Thursday: Aramon - Avignon
40kmThe stage today will bring you to the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe: Pont du Gard, a very spectacular work. Back to Aramon in the afternoon you will sail to Avignon, the city of the Popes. Your mooring place is in Quai de la Ligne next to the famous Pont St. Bénezet.
Friday: Avignon, round tour
45kmYou cycle in the direction of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, following low-traffic roads surrounded by vineyards. In Châteauneuf- du-Pape you can enjoy a tasting of the very famous Provençal wine. After that you will cross the Rhône at the height of Roquemaure and back through Villeneuve-lès-Avignon following the course of the river.
Saturday: Avignon
After breakfast, end of services. Possibility to book extra nights.
| Date | Disponibilité | Départ | Accommodation | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2017 - 6/10/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/3/2017 - 6/10/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/17/2017 - 6/24/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 6/17/2017 - 6/24/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/1/2017 - 7/8/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/1/2017 - 7/8/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/15/2017 - 7/22/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/15/2017 - 7/22/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/29/2017 - 8/5/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 7/29/2017 - 8/5/2017 | Limitée | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/12/2017 - 8/19/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 8/12/2017 - 8/19/2017 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | Inscription en ligne |
| 8/26/2017 - 9/2/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 8/26/2017 - 9/2/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Comfort de Luxe | |
| 9/9/2017 - 9/16/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | ||
| 9/9/2017 - 9/16/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | ||
| 9/23/2017 - 9/30/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | ||
| 9/23/2017 - 9/30/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | ||
| 10/7/2017 - 10/14/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | Soleo | ||
| 10/7/2017 - 10/14/2017 | Entièrement réservé | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello |
| Date | Disponibilité | Départ | Accommodation | Category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/21/2018 - 4/28/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 5/5/2018 - 5/12/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 5/19/2018 - 5/19/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 6/2/2018 - 6/9/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 6/16/2018 - 6/23/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 6/30/2018 - 7/7/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 7/14/2018 - 7/21/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 7/28/2018 - 8/4/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 8/11/2018 - 8/18/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 8/25/2018 - 9/1/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 9/8/2018 - 9/15/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 9/22/2018 - 9/29/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne | |
| 10/6/2018 - 10/13/2018 | Disponible | Aigues Mortes | L’Estello | Inscription en ligne |
| Accommodation | Cabine | Prix par cabine | Enfants de 0-2 ans | Enfants de 3-11 ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L’Estello | 2-berth cabin | € 1980,- | ||
| L’Estello | 2-berth cabin for single use | € 1290,- | ||
| Soleo | 2-berth cabin | € 1980,- | ||
| Soleo | 2-berth cabin for single use | € 1290,- | ||
| ————————————————- | Standard season surcharge per person April 29th to July 29th and October 7th to October 14th | € 110,- | ||
| ————————————————- | High season surcharge per person August 26th to September 30th | € 160,- |
| Accommodation | Cabine | Prix par cabine | Enfants de 0-2 ans | Enfants de 3-11 ans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L’Estello | € 1980,- | |||
| L’Estello | € 1290,- | |||
| ————————————————- | € 110,- | |||
| ————————————————- | € 160,- |
| Image | Nom | Type | Prix par semaine |
|---|---|---|---|
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27-gear unisex Citybike | €75 | |
|
Electric bike | Kalkhoff, Agattu model | €170 |
|
Bike Helmet | €15 |
This tour will be operated by our local partner.
When booking the name of the ship (Soleo of l’Estello) will be mentioned.
Please take good notice of our booking conditions.
No bike insurance available for this tour.
The program is subject to change without notice.
Individual arrival and boarding is on Saturday after 6 PM in Aigues-Mortes.
The barge is moored by the Quai des Bateliers in Avenue du Pont de Provence.
The nearest international airport is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL). The airport is located 40 km/ 25 miles from Aigues-Mortes.
There are several ways of transportation to get to the mooring place of the barge:
– Connection by shuttle bus+train+taxi: total travel time is about 1 hour. Bus and train ticket costs about € 9,-. Taxi costs are € 40,-.
– By taxi from the airport to the barge in Aigues-Mortes: travel time is about 25 minutes and the costs are about € 70,-.
Aigues-Mortes has a train station. The barge is moored within walking distance.
Aigues-Mortes is easily accessible by car. You can reach the barge directly by car to load and unload the luggage. There are several parkings where you can leave your car.
Detailed information will be included in your travel documents.
The tour ends one week later, on Saturday morning after breakfast before 9 AM in Aigues-Mortes. You will spend the night from Friday to Saturday on board.
At the end of the tour, if you need to return to Avignon, you can take a train or book a private transfer.
By train it takes approx. 2 hours (you need to change trains in Nimes). A one-way train ticket (2nd class) costs about € 16,-.
It also is possible to book a private transfer between Aigues Mortes and Avignon. Travel time is about 1.5 hours and the price is € 35,- per person. You need to reserve in advance. Detailed information will be included in your travel documents.
Le nombre de participants varie entre 12 (le minimum) et 24 personnes.
L’âge moyen se situe entre 35 et 75 ans. Mais bien sûr, nous avons aussi des hôtes plus jeunes et plus âgés. Pendant les vacances scolaires, il y a plus d’enfants à bord.
Tous les accompagnateurs parlent anglais et hollandais. Un certain nombre d’accompagnateurs parlent français, allemand, espagnol ou italien. Nous essayons autant que possible d’accorder la connaissance des langues de l’accompagnateur avec les nationalités du groupe.
À bord la langue véhiculaire est l’anglais.
When mentioned ‘self-guided’, the tours are on an individual basis and no guides are provided. We will provide you with a thoroughly detailed and comprehensive description of the routes, enabling you to follow the route correctly without problems. Furthermore, these route descriptions are frequently accompanied with information on the main tourist attractions that you’ll come across.
Holidays usually are reserved and paid weeks or even months in advance. If you need to cancel or abort the tour, that always leaves you with financial consequences. Therefore we recommend to arrange a cancellation insurance.
This insurance reimburse cancellation costs due to a serious impediment such as an accident, illness or death of relatives in the 1st or 2nd degree.
when paying 1% extra over the travel sum of your Bike & Barge tour + flight ticket, then the cancellation expense is insured should you need to cancel or should one of these components unexpectedly be cancelled. This on the condition that no alternative arrangement can be made, so the trip cannot be taken.
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