PROVENCE GASTRONOMIC CYCLING (FURTHER DETAILS)

General information:
This is a upper 1 cycle holiday

St Didier to Beaumes de Venise is very easy, totally flat and of a short distance, the next section from St Didier starts with a fairly steep 3km climb but is then lovely and flat for the rest of the day to Vaison.

On day 6 when you walk from Vaison to Cairanne it is really easy, mainly flat.

Then the final day from Cairanne back to St Didier it is mostly flat but is a slightly longer distance

(if it were not for the climb on the second cycling day and the distance on the last day, this holiday would be at a lower end of the 1-bike).

Location:
This holiday provides a delightful insight into Provence as it used to be - and into the lives of some of the people who live there today. You start and finish at our base hotel, located just outside St Didier. In between you stay near Beaumes-de-Venise, in Vaison-la-Romaine and Cairanne.

Set between the barren windswept Mont Ventoux and the lacy silhouette of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this cycling holiday offers the best of both worlds - breathtaking scenery all around combined with easy pedalling on plains and gentle foothills dotted with lavender, orchards and vineyards.

The area is steeped in history. Originally Celtic, it was conquered by the Romans and is now rich in well-preserved Roman remains; and the large site at Vaison-la-Romaine is comparable to Pompeii. Scenery, cuisine, culture, history - you�re sure to return home with memories to savour.

Who would this holiday appeal to?
This holiday appeals to clients who enjoy excellent food and wine.

Similar to which other holidays?
We feel this holiday is similar to Loire Gastronomic holiday in terms of the food, the gentle cycling, (although there are a few climbs). However the scenery is far more dramatic.

Possibility of non-standard departures?
Non standard departures are not possible, as this is a repped region. If arriving on a bag run day then arrivals wouldn't tie in with the holiday.

Extra nights at the beginning or the end of the holiday are possible. Extra nights can also be taken in the middle of the tour providing it is for a minimum of 2 nights.

Other details:
The village fetes take place in Vaison on 12-14th July and 13-14 August. Join in the fun or come at a quieter time!

Continental Breakfast and Evening Meals are included on this holiday