Divine Provence. La Vie est Belle pedal the Roman path DIVINE PROVENCE 2018 ITINERARY OUTLINE CLASSICO. Trip Essence / Page 2

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1 Divine Provence La Vie est Belle pedal the Roman path Experience the landscape and culture described in Peter Mayle s A Year in Provence on a sensory journey that will become one of your most treasured travel experiences! Learn what Provence is most known for as you pedal on quiet roads through vineyards, fields of lavender, and sunflowers before indulging in the charming, rustic cuisine. Experience Mediterranean food and superb wines in a land that is rich both in culture and history. Embrace the aromas of lavender and alep oils as you stroll through the outdoor markets. Plump olives, rich and colorful spices, and aromatic cheeses are just a few of the sensory stimuli you will experience on this trip. Touring Provence on a bicycle poetically connects the people, places, and culture. ITINERARY OUTLINE Trip Essence / Page 2 Daily Itinerary / Page 3-5 Arrival & Departure / Page 6 Bike Information / Page 6 Terms & Conditions / Page 7 Reserve Your Space! / Page 7 Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 1

2 TRIP ESSENCE Stays in chateaux and charming manor houses Lecture on Provençal history and culture with local experts Learn about the sites painted by Vincent Van Gogh and the Greco- Roman site of Glanum Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Avignon and Pont du Gard Discover the towns of Saint-Rémy and the villages of Les Baux and Gordes Enjoy the Provençal countryside by bike with the optional challenging climb of Mt. Ventoux Introduction to the regional wines and foods of Provence WHAT S INCLUDED Use of a carbon road bike (see page 6 for details) Service of local, professional guides throughout the program Ciclismo jersey and water bottle All accommodations TRIP DETAILS 2018 Trip Dates This tour is sold out. The itinerary is vailable as a private group departure, dates can be chosen based on your preferred time to travel and the best time to visit the location. Check website for departure dates Ability Level Athletic Beginner Summary of Daily Distances Day 1: 8 miles Day 2: 28 miles Day 3: 40 miles Day 4: 40 miles Day 5: 41 miles Day 6: 33 miles Day 7: 31 miles Day 8: Au Revoir! Optional extra loops available Trip Price $5,395 Single Supplement: $900 All breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 6 dinners Van support 1 wine tasting and 1 cooking demo Olive oil mill tour and tasting Walking tour of Avignon Walking tour of Saint Paul de Mausole Art history lesson and visit at the Greco-Roman site of Glanum Shuttle at the end of the tour Your Provence trip was an excellent travel experience nothing but congratulations on a job very well done. - John C. Alberta, Canada Have something else in mind? Itinerary available as a private tour or... Create a custom itinerary with help from our experienced travel consultants! Contact Us info@ciclismoclassico.com Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 2

3 DAY 1 AVIGNON Daily Mileage - 8 miles Riding Terrain - Flat Hotel - Hotel Cloitre Saint Louis Location: Avignon Duration: 2 Nights Website: Welcome to France! We ll meet at our hotel at 12 pm for introductions, and afterwards we ll have a light lunch at Bistrot le Balthazar restaurant. Then, we ll have a warm-up ride. The light ride will consist of riding on the idyllic Ile de la Barthelasse, the longest river island in France. In the evening, we ll head out for dinner at La Cour du Louvre restaurant. The 4-star Hotel Cloitre is a 16 th -century building located in the center of Avignon and features a swimming pool and scenic garden. Meals - L, D DAY 2 PONT DU GARD Daily Mileage - 28 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling hills Hotel - See Day 1 Meals - B DAY 3 CÔTES DU VENTOUX Daily Mileage - 40 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling hills Hotel - Château de Mazan Location: Mazan Duration: 2 Nights Website: www. chateaudemazan.com Today is another incredible day of biking and exploring as we cross the Rhone River. Start your day with a breakfast of fresh croissants, pain au chocolate and beignets before taking a 30-minute shuttle to the start of our ride, the majestic and awe-inspiring Pont du Gard. This piece of Roman architecture was built in 19 BC to carry water from nearby towns. We ll spin past vineyards and fortress villages as we head back to Avignon and stopping for lunch in Tavel, the place where French rosé wine was invented. We ll have a walking tour with a local guide of the squares and shops that have made Avignon a center of commerce for so long. This evening, you re free to explore and discover a unique corner of Avignon. Today s ride takes us along the beautiful grounds knows as the Côtes du Ventoux, where exceptional wines grow with the impressive mountain as a backdrop. We ll pass through the wine mecca of Châteauneuf-du- Pape, a marvelous hill town constructed in the medieval times. With the priest s house in the center, it s the spiritual heart of the village. We ll also have a wine tasting here. Our ride today meanders through the Provençal countryside and takes us on the road less traveled via the national velo routes. Tonight s dinner is a memorable experience at our hotel as we watch the sunset with glasses of crisp rosé in hand. Nestled at the foot of the legendary Mt. Ventoux, the 4-star Château de Mazan is situated in the charming village of Mazan in the heart of Provence. The hotel features an outdoor pool, landscaped garden, a gourmet restaurant, a bar and a lounge. Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 3

4 DAY 4 LE MONT VENTOUX Daily Mileage - 40 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling hills and one big hill for the extra loopers Hotel - See Day 3 DAY 5 GORGES DE LA NESQUE AND GORDES Daily Mileage - 41 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling, hilly Hotel - La Bastide de Gordes Location: Gordes Duration: 1 Night Website: Before us stands the impressive Mt. Ventoux a nearly 6,300-foot mountain. Today s extra loop will take you up to the top (by bike!), while those who ride the regular loop will enjoy time down in the valley with succulent reds from the iconic wine areas of Gigondas, Vacqueras and Beaumes de Venise. Tonight we ll have dinner at L oulo in Mazan, accompanied by a cooking demonstration. We ll also visit the Roman Centre of Vaison-la-Romaine with its myriad of historic sites. The mountain s name comes, appropriately, from the strength of the Mistral at the top. For those who attempt the ride, make sure you bring plenty of rain and cold-weather gear: even in the hottest of Provençal temperatures, the top of Ventoux can get quite cold. If you haven t heard of the Georges de la Nesque before today s ride, you certainly won t ever forget them after cycling through them. With Mont Ventoux providing a impressive backdrop for the whole day, you ll ride on one of the most stunning cycling roads in France. Breathtaking views, low traffic volume and smooth roads make this a mecca for cyclists across Europe. Continue through the exquisite French countryside, past village markets, and colorful fields into the Alpilles foothills. Lunch will be on your own today in the gorgeous town of Monieux at the Les Lavandes restaurant. Dinner will be at our hotel tonight. An ancestral castle built on the edge of a cliff overlooking one of the most beautiful villages in France, La Bastide de Gordes stands still overlooking the magical landscape of the Luberon. DAY 6 ST. RÉMY DE PROVENCE Daily Mileage - 33 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling and flat Hotel - Hôtel de l Image Location: St. Rémy Duration: 2 Nights Website: Warm croissants and beurre-salé start the morning accompanied by hot coffee and the sun s rays. Today we ll ride to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence passing by Fontaine de Vaucluse and Cavaillon, home of the Charentais melon. We ll arrive in Saint-Rémy for lunch, where the open markets and coffee shops are also the perfect place for a great bargain and a cool pastis or panaché in the early afternoon. We ll have a walking tour of Saint Paul de Mausole where van Gogh spent the latter period of his life. With the help of our local guide, we ll get a real sense of what inspired and motivated the artist. After dinner, we ll stroll along the central square. Dinner will be at the hotel tonight. Nestled in the heart of the Alpilles and Provence, the Hôtel de l Image is a 4-star accommodation. Here, you ll find a magnificent park with a swimming pool, a gourmet restaurant and a spa. Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 4

5 DAY 7 LES BEAUX DE PROVENCE Daily Mileage - 31 miles Riding Terrain - Rolling Hotel - See Day 6 Meals - B, L (picnic), D DAY 8 AU REVOIR! Travel on quiet vineyard roads past cypress trees and fruit orchards with the background resembling a small version of the Alps. The picturesque, medieval village of Les Baux de Provence affords some of the best views of the region. Perched on the hillside, this town of natural cliffs, lush greenery and ruined castles is legendary. During the course or the day you ll get a chance to visit the incredibly well-preserved Greco-Roman site of Glanum. We ll also visit an olive oil mill and have an olive tasting there. We ll then have a Ciclismo picnic lunch at the mill. Dinner will be at L Aile ou la Cuisse restaurant in St. Remy. After breakfast, there will be a group shuttle at 9 am to Avignon TGV Train Station, where you can catch a train to other cities in France. Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 5

6 ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE GETTING TO AVIGNON Option 1: Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and catch a 3-hour TGV train ( to Avignon from Paris Gare de Lyon train station. You can also take a 4-hour train directly from the airport to Avignon. The hotel is a 10-minute taxi ride from Avignon. Option 2: Fly to Avignon Caumont Airport (AVN) and catch a 30-minute taxi to the hotel. Option 3: Fly to Marseille Airport (MRS) and take the TGV train to Avignon, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the hotel. DEPARTING FROM SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE There will be one, 30-minute group shuttle around 9 am to the Avignon TGV Train Station. From there you can get to Marseille Airport in 20 minutes by train and bus, or to Paris Airport (CDG) in 3 hours. Please plan accordingly. BIKE INFORMATION Bianchi Intenso and Vertigo The carbon frame guarantees maximum performance with minimum stress for the riders, thanks to Bianchi s special C2C (Coast to Coast) frame design/ geometry and different material combination. Carbon bikes are equipped with compact crank and 11/32 cassette. Bianchi Vertigo included free ( new for 2018) on all Easy and Athletic Beginner tours. Bianchi Intenso included on all Intermediate and Advanced tours. Bianchi C-Sport 2.5 More relaxed riding at a look-around-you pace, this is a highperformance aluminum hybrid bicycle with straight handlebars. It has a sloping design for superior comfort and bigger tires and hydraulic disc brakes. Included on all tours. Tandems Cannondale RT 2: Racing position with 700 c wheels. Available for $400, limited availability. Honey bicycles: Racing position with 700 c wheels. Available for $400, limited availability. Co-motion Periscope: Racing position with 700 c wheels. Accommodates smaller team or even children. Available for $400. Cannondale Hybrid MT800: Upright position with 26 c wheels and straight handlebars. Available for $400. OTHER INFORMATION For Flight Reservations Valerie Wilson Travel Call: or ciclismoair@vwti.com Travel Insurance MH Ross Call: Transportation Rome2rio ON THE BIKE Included: Ciclismo Classico water bottle Two water bottle holders Map holder on handlebars and a Garmin Edge GPS Handlebar bag Tire pump Combination bike lock Gel-padded saddle Choice of pedals Card with your tour leaders mobile phone numbers Pedal Options: Flat pedals Half-toe pedals (without straps) Toe cage pedals Things to Bring: Helmet Optional: clipless pedals with shoes Optional: your own saddle E-Bike: Bianchi Manhattan Available on all easy and athletic beginner tours, some intermediate and advanced tours. Please contact us for more information. Available for $400. Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 6

7 INSURANCE, TERMS & CONDITIONS Insurance Ciclismo Classico will not assume responsibility or liability for any loss or damage of personal effects or for any injury or loss during the duration of the tour. Therefore, we highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Information on travel insurance will be sent to you via once trip deposit is received. We recommend MH Ross, but travelers may choose the insurance carrier of their choice. Cancellations and Refunds All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing as soon as possible to Ciclismo Classico. Exceptions to their cancellation policy cannot be made for any reason, including weather or personal emergencies. There is no refund for unexpectedly leaving a trip early or arriving late. The purchase of short-term travel insurance policy is strongly recommended. Cancellation fees are determined as follows: Days before departure Cancellation fee 121+ days - 50% of the deposit* days - 100% of the deposit* days - 30% of the trip price days - 60% of the trip price 0-30 days - 100% of the trip price *You may transfer your trip deposit to another departure in the same tour season up to 90 days before your original departure with payment of a $100 per person transfer fee. Prices quoted are subject to adjustment without prior notification. OR your deposit (currently $600) may be carried forward to the following year as a credit toward the final balance of a tour. At the time of booking, we will ask for another $600 deposit to secure your spot. Carried-forward credits expire at the end of the year to which they are applied. Alterations to the tour itinerary Sometimes modifications may be made to the itinerary. We will notify you of any changes that may affect your arrival, departure or lodging. Any changes to the program are made in the best interest and safety of the group. To review our policies, please visit RESERVE YOUR SPACE! To reserve a space, call Ciclismo Classico at Or, mail your deposit and contact information to: Ciclismo Classico attn: Rosa 30 Marathon St Arlington, MA At the time of registration, a deposit of $600 per person is due, payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or check, made payable to Ciclismo Classico, along with your full name, mailing address, phone number(s) and address. We cannot confirm reservations without a deposit. Final payment is due 90 days before departure payable by check, credit card, wire transfer or money order. All travelers must review and sign a terms and conditions statement and a waiver form. Ciclismo Classico info@ciclismoclassico.com 7