TOUR DE FRANCE: MT VENTOUX & PROVENCE
July 12 – 18, 2016
Day 1 Welcome to France!
Welcome to the most epic race on Earth - Le Tour de France Trip! Get ready for
an outstanding week! We’ll pick you up at the Avignon TGV Train Station and
whisk you to La Madelene at the base of Mt Ventoux. Your bike is ready to go so
we’ll head out for a spin!
15-20 miles
Cocktails & Aperos: Join us for champagne & appetizers
Dinner on the Terrace: Wait until you taste Jude’s cooking! Delicious!
Day 2 Ride the bike – Become a flea market expert!
Wake up and enjoy croissants, coffee and the local fresh fruit while our mechanic
preps your bike. Why? Because you’re a rock star!
Ride one of our favorite loops in Provence including our favorite coffee stop. If
you’re not into riding, learn how to wheel-n-deal at the local flea market with
Jean-Pierre. Both options are a great way to meet locals.
Dinner: 5-course farm to table private dinner with wine pairing.
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TOUR DE FRANCE: MT VENTOUX & PROVENCE
July 12 – 18, 2016
Day 3 TOUR DE FRANCE on Mt Ventoux!
Imagine - Mt Ventoux is just minutes from our doorstep. This means, no driving
in traffic for us and options on the bike. Here are your choices:
Tranquil: Climb Ventoux from Malaucene (5min ride to the base)
Action Packed: Climb Ventoux on the race route, hrs ahead of the pros!
Lunch: Pocket lunch with everything you need for a great day!
Dinner: Dinner at La Madelene with local wines by Philip
Day 4 Tour de France TIME TRIAL
Today is one of the best day’s to see the rider’s up close at the Tour de France.
Watch them ride, one by one, against the clock. We’ll ride to the course, enjoy a
French picnic while watching the race & enjoy a great day with our local friends.
Lunch: Picnic at the Tour de France; BBQ created by our french guides
Post-Ride Dinner: Classic French meal this evening
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TOUR DE FRANCE: MT VENTOUX & PROVENCE
July 12 – 18, 2016
Day 5 On the Bike – Off the Bike
Take a day off from the craziness of le Tour to ride the spectacular Gorges de la
Nesque. We’ll celebrate the ride with a classic, French picnic and group toast. If
you want more miles, complete the loop back to Malaucene.
For those not riding back, we’ll stop to visit our neighbor Bernard. He makes the
best olive oil in Provence and only sells to friends!
Cocktails: Learn how to make a classic, Provencal apero!
Dinner: Casual dinner of charcuterie, fromage, salade et chocolate
Day 6 BIKE or HIKE
This morning our favorite hiking guide is coming to show you the area. Bike or
hike to the famous wine village of Gigondas. It’ll be tough to choose because
both options offer fantastic scenery. Gigondas is a tiny, but dynamic village!
Cocktails: Cheers to new friendships and an outstanding week
Dinner: Trip celebration meal on the terrace.
chasingATLAS.com
+1 435 225 2563
info@chasingatlas.com
TOUR DE FRANCE: MT VENTOUX & PROVENCE
July 12 – 18, 2016
Wake up early & enjoy a morning ride with our guides or sleep in, eat croissants,
homemade jam and go for a swim. We provide transportation to the Avignon
TGV Train Station. Let us know if we can assist with any post trip travels!
chasingATLAS.com
+1 435 225 2563
info@chasingatlas.com