Saint-Rémy-de-Provence sits at the heart of Les Alpilles, the limestone range that inspired some of Van Gogh's most celebrated works, and one of the most quietly rewarding corners of Provence to explore by bike. The riding winds through hills studded with pine, olive, and cypress before opening onto sunflower fields, lavender, and stone villages with their painted doors and shutters. At your own pace, the region gives up its character gradually—an ancient abbey, the dramatic cliffs of Les Baux, and the unhurried rhythm of a Provençal market morning. Take time to stroll the colorful stalls, and linger over dinner at one of Saint-Rémy's well-chosen restaurants as the day winds down. This is Provence at its most authentic—best explored slowly, and entirely on your own terms.
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Ride up to the awe-inspiring Les Baux-de-Provence, a hilltop village carved into the rugged limestone rockface
Stroll through the colorful weekly market in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and shop for local produce and artisanal products
Pedal through Les Alpilles Regional Natural Park, where olive groves and quiet stone villages define the landscapes that inspired Van Gogh
Visit the mesmerizing Carrières des Lumières, an immersive art experience that transforms ancient quarry walls into a dynamic canvas of light and sound
Unpack once and settle into the warm hospitality of a family-owned hotel, your home base for the heart of Provence
The many different flavors of olives in the market
Spend an incredible morning at a Provençal market
Every Wednesday, Saint-Rémy transforms into one of Provence's finest market days. Stroll through the village and savor the vibrant array of fresh produce, cheeses, and artisanal products in this quintessentially Provençal experience.
There's a unique, lasting and magnetizing charm to Provence; it never gets old and it's never enough. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is one of my favorite spots for a Provençal adventure. You simply can't go wrong!
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Excellent trip and location. Hotel was on point and added a lot to the experience. Easy riding in the area with a lot of countryside views. The guides were amazing in all the details and how they interacted with the guests.
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I may never travel another way again! I went into the Trek Trip with high hopes, and the team still managed to exceed expectations. I loved exploring Provence and discovering so many small towns I would not have seen if not on a bike!
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Cycle through the picturesque Alpilles mountains, and get to Les Baux-de-Provence, designated Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, in time for lunch with a view.
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Where to Arrive
Airport:
Paris (CDG)
Pick-up location:
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Pick-up time:
10:00 AM
Where to Depart
Airport:
Paris (CDG)
Drop-off location:
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
Drop-off time:
11:00 AM
Additional Arrival Information
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at your trip hotel, Hôtel Sous les Figuiers (3 Av. Gabriel Saint-René Taillandier, 13210 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence) at 10:00 AM on the first day of the trip. Depending on the number of guests booked for your departure date, it is possible that we will ask you to shift your meeting time by approximately 30 minutes. Please have your riding gear readily accessible to avoid having to unpack your luggage. After a trip overview, you may change into your cycling gear, where you will then be fitted to your Trek bike, ensuring you will be comfortable for the week. Following a safety talk and a review of the details of the route, you will set off at your own pace along the roads of Provence.
We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your Provence Self-Guided Bike Tour, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Paris (CDG). From Paris, take a TGV train to Avignon, either from the TGV station at Charles de Gaulle Airport or from the Gare de Lyon in Paris. Alternatively, you may fly into Marseilles (MRS) or Nice (NCE) and travel by train to nearby Avignon. From Avignon, we recommend taking a taxi to Saint-Rémy for approximately 70€.
Train schedules are available and tickets can be booked directly online at www.trainline.com. (Please note: Train schedules change frequently. Please consult the Trainline site for the most up-to-date schedule.)
If you will be late for the meeting or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your host. If you cannot reach them, please call our hotel, Hôtel Sous les Figuiers (+33 4 32 60 15 40) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details.
Additional Departure Information
Your Trek Travel host will meet you at 11:00 AM at Hôtel Sous les Figuiers to take your bike and equipment and say farewell before your departure. We recommend that you take a taxi to Avignon (the hotel can help arrange this with a local driver), followed by a train ride to Paris.
Welcome ride to explore the stunning limestone massifs of Les Alpilles
Overview
Welcome to Provence! You've arrived to the French countryside of your dreams. You will meet your host at 10:00 AM at the Hôtel Sous les Figuiers in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, your home for the week. After a quick introduction, you'll get fitted to your Trek bike by your local host. You’ll set out on your first ride in Provence, pedaling through the Alpilles Regional Park and its distinctive landscape filled with limestone ridges, olive groves, and low, scrub-covered hills. The end of today's ride brings you back to the vibrant village of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where you'll swap bucolic scenery for the delightful street-side cafés and restaurants. Tonight, take a stroll into town for an apéritif and dinner at one of your local host's favorite restaurants.
Hotel
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers
Highlight of the Day
Ride through the beautiful Alpilles
Ride through the limestone landscape of the Alpilles—the "little Alps"—on quiet winding roads leading you through pine forests and vineyards.
Ride Options
Ride Option1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Rémy to Les Alpilles Loop - Approximately 22 mi | 35 km and 1,625 ft | 495 m
Uncover a 12th-century abbey and the ancient layers of a storied landscape
Overview
Waking in St-Rémy, linger over an extra pain au chocolat before the region’s history beckons. Today's route is mostly flat, leading you to the impressive Frigolet Abbey—founded in the 10th century and still an active monastery today. From there, the route is yours: follow the meandering Rhône River or push further to the triple-tiered Pont du Gard, one of the world's best-preserved aqueducts and a masterpiece of Roman engineering. A stop at a roadside bakery makes for an easy lunch before you find your own way back to St-Rémy. Tonight, dinner is on your own and a chance to explore the town at your own pace. La Cave aux Fromages is worth a detour: a cheese shop built around a 12th-century ripening cellar, with charcuterie plates and a selection that rewards the curious.
Hotel
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
The Saint-Michel de Frigolet Abbey
This magnificent 12th-century abbey reflects centuries of devotion and stands as a lasting symbol of Christian monasticism and art.
Ride Options
Ride Option1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Rémy to Abbaye de Frigolet and Tarascon Loop - Approximately 31 mi | 49 km and 1,100 ft | 335 m
Ride Option2
SHORT OPTION:
Saint-Rémy to Abbaye de Frigolet and Return - Approximately 26 mi | 41 km and 925 ft | 281 m
Ride Option3
AVID OPTION:
Saint-Rémy to Abbaye de Frigolet and Pont du Gard Loop - Approximately 51 mi | 82 km and 1,562 ft | 476 m
Browse a Provençal market and pedal into the quiet village of Eygalières
Overview
Market day in St-Rémy sets the tone for the morning. Stroll the stalls and take in the fresh produce, local cheese, and artisanal goods of a quintessentially Provençal scene. When you're ready, the ride heads out with a couple of early climbs before the Alpilles limestone range opens up around you on the approach to Eygalières, a village known for its fountains and hilltop fortress. Take time to explore and find a spot for lunch before setting off on a quiet route back. The afternoon is yours in St-Rémy. A visit to the ruins of Glanum and Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Van Gogh spent a year and painted some of his most celebrated works, including the view that became Starry Night, is well worth the time. This evening, dinner at one of St-Rémy's restaurants rounds out the day with the flavors of Provençal cooking.
Hotel
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
The village of Eygalières
This charming village draws cyclists with scenic routes, sweeping views, and its timeless Provençal atmosphere.
Ride Options
Ride Option1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Eygalières and Eyguières Loop - Approximately 37 mi | 59 km and 2,067 ft | 630 m
Ride Option2
SHORT OPTION:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Eygalières Loop - Approximately 28 mi | 45 km and 1,691 ft | 515 m
Ride Option3
AVID OPTION:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Orgon to Eyguières - Approximately 52 mi | 83 km and 3,110 ft | 950 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY’S ACTIVITY:
Market Day in Saint-Rémy
Experience Les Baux-de-Provence and a magical art installation set in an old limestone quarry
Overview
This morning, take your time over a leisurely breakfast and an extra café au lait. Once on the bike, the route begins with a climb across the Alpilles and their dramatic rocky massifs before descending to Les Baux-de-Provence, a historic town built directly into the limestone. Here you can choose to visit Carrières des Lumières, an immersive multimedia art exhibit set inside an old stone quarry, where large-scale projections bring the work of the world's greatest artists to life across the stone walls and floor. After the visit, roam Les Baux to find your ideal lunch spot and take in the incredible views across the valley. The return ride is largely downhill, and the afternoon is yours to relax at the hotel. As your time here draws to a close, walk into town for a celebratory drink and dinner—a fitting end to your time spent cycling and exploring Provence.
Hotel
Hôtel Sous les Figuiers
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Carrières des Lumières
Step inside a vast stone quarry transformed by immersive art projections—a dazzling, one-of-a-kind experience.
Ride Options
Ride Option1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence Loop - Approximately 27 mi | 44 km and 1,380 ft | 420 m
Ride Option2
SHORT OPTION:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence - Approximately 15 mi | 24 km and 1,395 ft | 425 m
Ride Option3
AVID OPTION:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Les Baux-de-Provence and Maillane Loop - Approximately 31 mi | 50 km and 1,340 ft | 410 m
Activities
Activity 1
TODAY’S ACTIVITY:
Carrières des Lumières, an immersive art exhibition
Take a final early-morning spin through the Provençal countryside
Overview
Bid adieu to the fragrant French countryside today with a loop ride to stretch your legs and take in the views one last time. Or, choose to relax in town over a longer breakfast and perhaps a morning walk. Your local host will arrive at the hotel to bid farewell and collect your bike at 11:00 AM.
Meals included
Breakfast
Highlight of the Day
Say "au revoir" to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Breathe in the fresh Provençal morning as golden light spreads across blooming fields and the landscape awakens.
Ride Options
Ride Option1
TODAY'S RIDE:
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence to Eyragues Loop - Approximately 20 mi | 32 km and 510 ft | 155 m
There are a variety of non-riding options on this trip for riders who want to take the afternoon off or travel companions who want to spend little or no time in the saddle. Non-riders are welcome on a Self-Guided trip if they are staying in the same room with a riding guest. Non-riders will be offered a $500 discount from the trip price. Please contact a trip consultant for details and to book a non-riding companion. Some of these options may need to be scheduled before your trip—please contact one of our Trip Consultants for more information. Except as specified in the itinerary, expenses and transportation to these activities are not included in the trip price. Some non-riding options on this trip are:
On a self-guided tour you need to feel comfortable changing a flat, as this is a common event when cycling. All self-guided trips include Ride With GPS, an app which is like having a personal guide in your pocket! You'll get turn-by-turn directions and navigation along with local recommendations. In the rare case of a bicycle breakdown or mechanical issue beyond a simple repair, your Ride With GPS app will have your full itinerary with detailed contact information with emergency phone numbers to call for assistance. Learn more about our Self-Guided Bike Tours.
This family-run hotel sits in a lush garden shaded by century-old fig trees in the heart of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Owner Armelle welcomes guests with warm Provençal hospitality and a relaxed sense of home. Bright, thoughtfully furnished rooms open onto patios or garden views, creating a peaceful retreat. Spend quiet afternoons sipping rosé by the pool and enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring fresh, locally sourced favorites from the region.
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With Shimano’s Ultegra Di2 12-speed wireless electronic drivetrain, the Domane SL 7 Gen 3 delivers lightning-fast, precise shifts in any conditions. A carbon frame with front and rear IsoSpeed smooths rough roads, while carbon wheels keep the ride quick and efficient. Add in powerful disc brakes, and you’ve got a performance road bike that’s fast, stable, and always fun to ride.
Perfect for riders who want comfort and a boost when they need it. The low-step frame and upright riding position make it simple to hop on and enjoy the ride, while the Bosch motor delivers a natural boost up to 15 or 20 mph (region specific) that flattens hills. This bike is smooth and controlled, so every ride is relaxed and fun.
Learn moreFor the most comfortable ride, we recommend you bring your own saddle. If you prefer, you can bring your own pedals and helmet on the trip and your host will install your gear on the first day during your bike fit.
*Navigation – Bring your own GPS device and mount or your phone
for navigation. Our Self-Guided trips are not equipped with GPS
devices. We do provide universal phone mounts for navigating
using the Ride With GPS app on your phone. Route files arrive a
week early for easy loading.
Know Before You Go!
We want you to be fully prepared for your cycling vacation of a lifetime. This involves making sure that you choose the appropriate trip for you and that every aspect of your experience is flawless. Each Trek Travel trip is unique to ensure maximum enjoyment every time.
Your Trip Need to Knows:
Avignon, France
If you are planning on extending your Provence vacation and exploring the walled city of Avignon, besides enjoying the plethora of café terraces and great shopping and restaurant options, there are a number of must-sees. Palais des Papes stands as the largest Gothic palace in Europe. With the arrival of the popes in the 14th century, for a period known as the Avignon Papacy, the Palais des Papes was home to the Sovereign Pontiffs. You might also consider visiting the nearby Pont du Gard, an impressive, three-tiered Roman aqueduct that was used to bring Uzès spring water to Nîmes. We recommend the following accommodations for your pre-trip hotel:
Where to Stay
Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
Just minutes from the heart of Avignon, Mercure Avignon Gare TGV blends contemporary design with a theatrical ambiance. Enjoy spacious rooms, a well-being spa with treatments and massages, and an on-site restaurant and bar. Conveniently located near the TGV station, it’s an ideal base for exploring Provence’s historic landmarks. www.all.accor.com
Hôtel de Cambis
Located in the heart of Avignon, Hôtel de Cambis blends historic charm with modern elegance. Guests are welcomed by the intimate wine bar, setting the tone for a sensory experience that continues in rooms named after wine classifications like Premiers Crus and Millésimes. With high-quality amenities and refined decor, this hotel offers an enchanting stay just steps from Avignon’s vibrant shops, dining, and landmarks. www.hoteldecambis.com
Hôtel de Garlande
L'Hôtel de Garlande is a charming boutique hotel nestled in the heart of town, just a short walk from the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon. Housed in a beautifully restored historic building, the hotel offers an inviting blend of Provençal character and modern comfort. Each room is uniquely decorated, creating a cozy retreat after a day of exploring Avignon’s vibrant streets, shops, and cafés. www.hoteldegarlande.com
Paris, France
Paris is home to many of the world’s best-known monuments and museums. A backdrop of many famous photos, the Arc de Triomphe sits majestically at the top end of the Champs-Elysées. You can go to the observation deck for an expansive view down the world-famous boulevard from Napoléon’s huge triumphal arch—the largest in the world. The Arc isn’t the only site that offers a great view of the city, however. Other monuments where you can enjoy impressive vistas include the white dome of the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre, the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse, and of course at the summit of the most famous monument in Paris - la Tour Eiffel. We recommend the following accommodations for your post-trip hotel:
Where to Stay
Hôtel la Demeure
An oasis in the middle of the vibrant Latin Quarter on the left bank, this family-run hotel will make you feel comfortable and at home. www.hotel-paris-lademeure.com
Millesime Hotel
A small boutique style hotel located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this is a perfect spot to see the City of Lights. The décor is modern yet classic, and there is a courtyard where you can relax and enjoy a moment of calm. www.millesimehotel.com
Le Bristol Paris
Elegant and refined, this quintessential Parisian hotel epitomizes luxury. The building’s grand architecture is complemented by an exclusive rooftop deck with sweeping city views, while the Bristol After Dark concept at Le Bar du Bristol promises an unforgettable nightlife experience. Savor world-renowned dining, unwind in the chic spa, or enjoy the on-site café, where a terrace opens into a tranquil garden. It’s a world of its own, blending classic Parisian charm with modern allure. www.oetkercollection.com
April, May and June in Provence usually bring clear, warm, and pleasant days with cool evenings. Rain is always a possibility so be prepared with the proper rain gear in order to best enjoy your trip. Regardless of the month, please note that the region sometimes experiences a famously strong wind, the Mistral, which can drop the temperatures significantly. Packing layers is always recommended.
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Road: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).
Road: 2-4 hours of riding. 20-35 mi (35-60 km). Up to 2,500 ft (750 m).
Gravel: 2-4 hours of riding. 15-30 mi (25-45 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).
Road: 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).
Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).
Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).
Road: 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).
Gravel: 4+ hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).
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Sometimes it’s more convenient and comfortable to have your own room while on vacation. We understand and that’s why we offer a Single Occupancy option. The additional price guarantees a private room all to yourself
