- Itinerary Overview
- Full Itinerary
Day | Distance | Climbing |
Day 0, Arrival Day Nice | 35 KM | 500 M |
Day 1 Pré Alps | 77 KM | 2105 M |
Day 2 Gorges du Verdon | 145 KM | 3300 M |
Day 3 Provence | 122 KM | 1900 M |
Day 4 Lubéron | 90 KM | 1400 M |
Day 5 Mont Ventoux | 70 KM | 1860 M |
Day 6, Departure Day Departure Day |
Day 1
Nice
Morning arrival at Nice airport where you will be met by a member of the Rapha Travel Team who will transfer you the hotel. After a quick lunch we will head for a short ride to Saint Paul de Vence, known worldwide for having inspired a lot of famous painter such Chagall, Picasso, Miró, Matisse just to name a few.
Distance
35 KM
Climbing
500 M
Accommodation: Le Mas de Pierre
Day 2
Pré Alps
Riding in the arriere-pays of Grasse across towards Provence. These quiet and spectacular roads offer some incredible scenery and a great introduction to the riding for the week. Arrive to Chateau de Taulane where we stay for two nights.
Distance
77 KM
Climbing
2105 M
Accommodation: Chateau de Taulane
Major Climbs: Gréolières, Col de Bleine
Day 3
Gorges du Verdon
Today we will ride to the Gorges du Verdon. We will see the incredible colours of the deep water in the gorge and ride the cliff-hugging roads of the region. Returning to Chateau de Taulane for a second night will take away the hassle of a daily transfer following this big day on the bikes.
Distance
145 KM
Climbing
3300 M
Accommodation: Chateau de Taulane
Major Climbs: Gorges du Verdon, Col d’Ayen
Day 4
Provence
Riding west in to Provence past the Notre Dame du Roc of Castellane, this ride will allow time to relax into the second half of the itinerary as we head towards the Ventoux. Featuring more descent than ascent today, and beautiful scenery of the Lac du Saint Croix and Moustiers Sainte Marie. Dinner tonight at the Couvent des Minimes is at your discretion.
Distance
122 KM
Climbing
1900 M
Accommodation: Le Couvent des Minimes
Day 5
Lubéron
The Luberon is a very special region with its rolling hills and hidden roads. An area known in depth by Rapha Travel, we will see Ventoux today as we ride. Taking in the village of Simiane le Rotone and descent of the Gorges de la Nesque before passing through Bedoin on the way to Chateau de Mazan.
Distance
90 KM
Climbing
1400 M
Accommodation: Chateau de Mazan
Day 6
Mont Ventoux
Today we'll tackle France's most iconic climb, the legendary Mont Ventoux, which has featured in the Tour de France fifteen times. We'll ascend the Bédoin side, considered the most challenging of the three roads to the top.
Distance
70 KM
Climbing
1860 M
Accommodation: Chateau de Mazan
Day 7
Departure Day
Today we transfer from Mazan to Marseille airport for you onward flights.