Provence… a land of light and intense colors that has attracted so many famous painters: Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne… Further east, the Luberon offers a magnificent route that allows you to discover all the treasures of an exceptional region: the beauty of its ever-changing landscapes, the richness of its cultural heritage, the atmosphere of its traditional markets, and the art of living in a land of aromas, colors, and flavors.
Itinerary summary:
Day 1: Arrival in Avignon
Day 2: Avignon – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence | 55 km (elevation difference +170 m)
Day 3: Saint-Rémy-de-Provence – Cavaillon (via Les Baux de Provence) | 48 km (elevation difference +480 m)
Day 4: Cavaillon – Roussillon (two possibilities)
- 43 km through the villages (elevation gain +730 m)
- 36 km along the Green Way (elevation gain +390 m)
Day 5: Roussillon – route choice
- Roussillon – Fontaine-de-Vaucluse | 26 km (elevation difference +310 m)
- Roussillon – Isle-sur-la-Sorgue | 36 km (elevation difference +360 m) Option: Sénanque Abbey (+13 km / elevation difference +310 m)
Day 6: According to the option on day 5
- Fontaine-de-Vaucluse – Avignon: 33 km / elevation gain +162 m / elevation gain -221 m
- Isle-sur-la-Sorgue – Avignon: 22 km / elevation gain +132 m / elevation gain -169 m
Day 7: Avignon, daytime departure