France / Provence and Camargue

Total Length: 250 km
Terrain: 90% asphalt, 10% unpaved

The tour is totally flat in the lowlands during the two stages in Camargue, while the stages north of Arles present some ups and downs, which are however easy to overcome. There is just one more demanding slope towards Les Baux de Provence, but you will be fully repaid with an extraordinary landscape. The itinerary is mostly on secondary roads with low traffic; some short stretches on more busy roads are however inevitable. There will also be some navigation stretches to make the stage more enjoyable.

Leisure cycling in mostly flat areas, with only a few short ups and downs. Little effort required, suitable for everyone.

Aigues Mortes is connected with the following airports:

Montpellier: 40 Km, Marseille: 140 Km, Lyon: 300 Km

TRAINS
For information on timetables and prices you can consult the following website: www.sncf.com.

The boat Caprice is equipped with:
11 cabins (1 Single, 2 Doubles, 8 Twins) measuring 7/8 m2.

Each cabin has two fixed portholes, air conditioning, en-suite facilities and safety box; plus ample closet space, a power socket and a full-length mirror. Bed sizes: 1.90 m x 0.80 m (Singles) and 1.90 m x 1.40 m (Doubles).

The living area measures 12.50 x 4.10 m, is air-conditioned and is divided into two areas: the restaurant (up to 22 seats) and the lounge with an open bar. A total of 10 windows gives plenty of natural light.

Extra features:

• Free hot drinks machine
• Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area
• Large 55” screen in the lounge for video
• Dedicated bike storage
• Hair-dryers (one in each cabin)
• Complimentary courtesy kit
• Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning

Watch Caprice photo gallery.

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The boat L’Estello is equipped with:
10 cabins (1 Double, 9 Twins) measuring 7/8 m2.

Each cabin has two fixed portholes, air conditioning, en-suite facilities and safety box; plus ample closet space, a power socket and a full-length mirror. Bed sizes: 1.90 m x 0.80 m (Singles) and 1.90 m x 1.40 m (Double).

The living area measures 13.90 x 4.60 m, is air-conditioned and is divided into two areas: the restaurant (up to 21 seats) and the bar area with comfortable benches. A total of 12 windows gives plenty of natural light.

Extra features:

• Free hot drinks machine
• Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area
• Large 55” screen in the lounge for video
• Dedicated bike storage
• Hair-dryers (one in each cabin)
• Complimentary courtesy kit
• Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning

Watch L'Estello photo gallery.

Girolibero bikes are available in different sizes in unisex model:

• Touring bike 27-gear Shimano Deore
• E-bike 9-gear Shimano

Features:

• aluminium frame
• mudguard
• rear rack
• comfort gel saddle www.selleroyal.com
• anti-puncture Schwalbe tyres
• ergonomic bicycle grips
• Speed Lifter system

All rented adult bikes are equipped with:

• 1 cycle computer  
• 1 Ortlieb one-sided saddlebag
• 1 combination bike lock
• 1 helmet suitable for head circumferences from 54 to 61 cm

Own bicycles are not allowed on board.
Limited availability for E-bikes.

Only for self-guided:

• 1 front bar bag per cabin
• 1 repair kit per cabin: 1 spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, 2 allen keys and tyre levers

All our helmets have a certification mark according to the DIN EN 1078 (CE) European norm.

We recommend that you bring your own reusable water bottle with you.

Important notes if you want to cycle independently:
In order to cycle smoothly following our App, we suggest that you bring with you a holder for your mobile phone to be fixed on the handlebar, as well as a power bank (even if the App can be used offline, too).

Before your arrival, you will receive an email from us with the digital information material. It contains:

1. Link to download the App including maps, roadbook, points of interest and GPS tracks (you can use the App offline, too)

2. Link to download the tour information material in Pdf:

• Tour notes
• Final tour details

Welcome briefing

At your arrival on Saturday at 6.30 p.m. you will meet the tour leader and the crew. Every evening the guide will present you the cycling program of the following day.

This tour offers the chance to choose if pedalling alone or with the whole group, following the tour leader. When booking the tour you need to specify which option you prefer.
If you want to cycle independently, you are free to do it by following the App you have been given. In case of an emergency you can contact the tour leader over the phone. If you change your mind during the week and you want to join the guided tour, please inform the tour leader the evening before. If you choose the guided option, the tour leader will be always present during breakfast and included dinners and will cycle every day with you.

Tour leader

Our tour leaders are carefully selected and rigourously trained by Girolibero. They are experienced enthusiastic travelers who have a true passion for sharing their love of the outdoors, peoples, cultures and local food. Thanks to their knowledge of the territory, they can give you useful hints and help you appreciate the place you are visiting. Of course they love cycling and will be happy to give you some advice on how to correctly use the bicycle gears and whenever necessary they can fix a flat tyre. As we like to say, our tour leaders are AOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), and will help you explore the land  and live an unforgettable experience.

Staff support

In the Final Tour Details you will find the contact phone numbers you can call during the tour in case of emergency.