The Luberon: Visits to perched villages by electric-assisted bicycle
Luberon, Marseille
Visits to the most beautiful hilltop villages of the Luberon – Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Lacoste and Le Vieil-Oppede – by electric-assisted bicycle. Visit to Ridley Scott's Le Mas des Infermieres winery (optional)
Highlights
- Visit the most beautiful villages in the Luberon.
- Tasting at Ridley Scott's unusual wine cellar and visit to the castle (optional)
- Landscape, nature, gastronomy, and convivial moments to share!
- Freedom and comfort on an electric-assisted bicycle
Description
Departure from the Calavon bike path, passing by the Ubac dolmen, one of the three in Vaucluse, then heading to Bonnieux via the Pont Julien.
In Bonnieux, we'll stop at the village's Provencal market (on Fridays in season) and then head to Lacoste (Provencal market on Wednesdays in season), visit the village, and then head to Les Carrières and the Château du Marquis De Sade, which belongs to Pierre Cardin.
We'll stop for a picnic (the picnic is the participant's responsibility and only included in the package that includes the visit to Vieil-Oppède and the wine tasting and visit to the castle when it is open, in season).
Then, head to Ménerbes, which hosts a Provençal market on Thursdays during the season and is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Visit the village and its monuments.
We set off again to visit the medieval village of Vieil-Oppède (longer option).
Landscapes of orchards, hills, lavender fields (in bloom from mid-June to mid-July), and olive trees throughout the day.
Return to the starting point, on the side of the road to Apt, towards Les Beaumettes.
Route of approximately 45 km. You must be in good physical condition.
You must be comfortable on a bike and know how to ride it well. Be comfortable riding on dirt paths, uphill and downhill.
Not have any particular physical issues that would prevent you from getting on the bike easily (e.g., hip problems or others...)
Bottle holder on the bike, up to 1 liter max; otherwise, bring a backpack.
Includes
Rental of the electric-assist bicycle, helmet, and guide
Excludes
The picnic is the participant's responsibility
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
