Spring Legs, Provenรงal Light
Spring is the perfect time to give your climbing legs a gentle wake up. Around Luberon and Apt we ride through vineyards, gorges and quiet cols, balancing structured cycling week with long lunches and relaxed evenings together.
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Explore classic Provence climbs including Gorges de la Nesque, Col de Murs and the Luberon ridges.
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Stay in a boutique base near Apt with great coffee, local cuisine and a friendly social feel.
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Use it as your spring foundation and combine with our Autumn Endurance Week in Spain for a full season arc with 15% off when booking both.
Included in this trip
We look after the logistics so you can focus on the riding, the views and the people you share them with.
- 4 nights in a 4* boutique hotel in the Luberon / Apt area
- Daily breakfasts with fresh Provenรงal produce
- Mid ride snacks and sports nutrition
- Picnic or bistro style lunches on riding days
- Three course dinners featuring regional cuisine and local wines
- Fully guided rides with experienced ride leaders
- Support vehicle with mechanical assistance
- Luggage and on route logistics handled by our team
- Airport or train transfers from Marseille or Avignon
- Travel to and from France
- Bike hire fee if renting
- Personal purchases, drinks outside meals and travel insurance
Spring Starts in Provence
Gorges, ridges and quiet roads shared with like minded riders.
Planning & itinerary
22 - 26 April 2026
Over five days we combine a warm up ride, three main climbing days and a gentle departure spin. Expect classic Provence scenery, friendly pacing and enough elevation to feel ready for the season without turning the week into a training camp.
Arrival, check-in & bike set-up.
35 km | 500 m+
We meet you in Marseille or Avignon and transfer to our base near Apt. After a light lunch and bike set up, we head out for a relaxed loop through nearby vineyards and orchards.
In the evening we gather for an easy going welcome dinner, a chance to meet the group and share plans for the week.
85 km | 1,600 m+
Our first full ride takes us through Bonnieux, Lacoste and the Luberon ridgeline. The climbs are steady and the descents wide and flowing, ideal for settling into a comfortable spring rhythm.
We pause for coffee in village squares and enjoy a long lunch before rolling back to our hotel for a well deserved dinner.
95 km | 1,800 m+
Today we ride toward the Gorges de la Nesque, one of Provenceโs most loved cycling routes. The gorge road is scenic and gently graded, perfect for steady climbing and group riding.
We continue onto the plateau above Sault, surrounded by open views and quiet roads, before returning via rolling terrain to our base.
75 km | 1,200 m+
Our last main ride links the Col de Murs with loops through Roussillon and neighbouring villages. The gradients are kind, the roads peaceful and the scenery classic Provence.
We keep the pace sociable, with time for photos, coffee and a relaxed lunch. In the evening we share a farewell dinner and look ahead to the rest of the season.
Goodbyes & transfers.
25 km | 300 m+
A short loop around nearby lanes keeps the legs turning before travel. It is a simple, calm ride to close the camp and enjoy one last coffee as a group.
After breakfast and showers, we organise transfers back to Marseille or Avignon.
Why Choose This Tour?
We design each day to build form without draining you. Climbs are steady, distances manageable and cafรฉ stops encouraged. It feels like a well structured holiday rather than a strict programme.
You leave with stronger legs, more confidence and good memories, not spreadsheets of intervals.
Spring in Luberon and Apt means quieter roads, fresh air and gentle light. We ride through gorges, vineyards and villages before peak season crowds appear.
Between rides there is time to explore markets, sit on terraces and enjoy the feeling of being in Provence together.
This camp is the start of a bigger picture. Ride with us in spring in Provence, then join our Autumn Endurance Week in Spain to close the season in warmer weather.
Book both together and receive 15% off, creating a balanced, enjoyable arc for your cycling year with the same familiar team and nevistravel. community.
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