CYCLING
The rolling, mountainous landscape surrounding La Verrière is a popular destination for cyclists, making the estate a fitting place to stay when the lure of a two-wheeled adventure takes you.
This area of southern France is synonymous with the world’s most thrilling cycle race: the Tour de France. The Mont Ventoux climbing stage is one of the tour’s most challenging, and many cycling fans who come to spectate during the race often return to take up the challenge themselves.
DEDICATED BIKE SHED
We have a secure and enclosed bike shelter for bicycles, trailers and other related equipment, designed in conjunction with a top cycling pro. We also have an on-site charger for electric bikes and electric vehicles.
Bike Hire
To explore the neighbouring villages and market towns of Vaison-la-Romaine, Séguret, Gigondas, Beaumes, Malaucène, and Crestet La Verrière works in partnership with the local bike hire shop, Sun-e-Bike located within easy access of nearby Vaison-La-Romaine. With 48 hours’ notice, bikes and be ordered for delivery to/collection from La Verrière.
SUN-E-BIKE - VAISON LA ROMAINE
160 Avenue René Cassin
84110
Vaison la Romaine
Téléphone: 0954949914 Télécopie: vaison@sun-e-bike.com
https://www.sun-e-bike.com.
Specify your needs at the time of booking online directly to Sun-e-Bike or contact housemanager@laverriere.com as soon as you’ve booked your stay.
image courtesy of Gourmet Cycling Travel
Guided Cycling Tours in the Rhone
Gourmet Cycling Travel provide tours of Provence with a multiple-day cycling trip that uses La Verrière as a base for refuelling, relaxation, wine tasting, and a dip in the pool. The full route takes you through quiet hillside villages, past fragrant lavender fields, through market day at Malaucene, and includes stops along the way to enjoy Rhone valley wines and cuisine. Choose between hybrid bikes for an easier pace, or carbon road bikes if you’re keen to tackle Mont Ventoux. The Provence Luxury trip created by Gourmet Cycling Travel was chosen as ‘One of the Best Life-Changing Trips’ by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Bikes and wine tours through Provence can also be arranged via DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. Their four-day cycling tour includes a night at La Verrière plus a Provençal cooking class, views of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains, plus rides through Vaison-la-Romaine, Gordes and Luberon.
Electric Mountain Bike Tours
Can be arranged through cycling holiday experts, DuVine, Ride and More Travel, Butterfield & Robinson and Gourmet Cycling Tours, Travel using La Verrière as a base, leisurely discover the beauty of the vineyards in Provence on an electrically-assisted bicycle, lead by local guides. After your easy morning ride, arrive at La Verrière for a cooking class and an introduction to the art of organic and natural biodynamic wine production.
image courtesy of Gourmet Cycling Travel
The Best Time of Year for Cycling
Spring in southern France is blessed by clement weather conditions and an abundance of natural wildlife, make cycling even more enjoyable. The quietest months on the back roads and mountain paths are April to June. July and August are both hotter and busier. Spring is also the season for many cultural events in the area. Find out what’s on throughout the calendar.
During September and October, the harvest begins, bringing milder, more favourable cycling conditions, quieter roads, and all the fresh menu options by our experienced chefs that any cyclist may need to recuperate.
