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Ride through the many medieval villages of our beautiful region

South of France Cycling Tour

VéloRoo’s South of France Cycling Tours are based in the incredibly charming and unspoiled region of Occitanie.

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Come join us in the South of France

Welcome to your Chateau

Ride ...... and relax ....

Fall in love with the "real" South of France

Food / Wine / Cycling

AUD from $6975 Full package price
8 days / 7 nights Duration
Level

1 Roo:
I’m relatively fit and comfortable on the bike and happiest on mild gradients or the flat.

2 Roo’s:
Fitness and health is my life. I ride regularly on a weekly basis with mates and am comfortable with rides of around 4 hours at a relatively strong pace.

3 Roo’s:
Riding is my life! I’m not interested in racing, I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. I love the challenge and the idea of where my legs and bike can take me. My friends and I are always looking for the next cycling adventure.

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Tour Statistics

60km / 37 Miles Av. daily distance
285km / 177 Miles Total distance
790m / 2590 feet Av. daily elevation
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  • The South of France – one of the worlds most evocative destinations. Rich with history, olive groves, vineyards and medieval villages . Enjoy riding along quiet back roads, tasting delicious local food and staying in your very own French Chateau. VeloRoo’s South of France cycling tour is a feast for the senses.

    Chateau Autignac

    Chateau Autignac

    We believe the best way to discover the hidden gems whilst cycling in the South of France is to visit in Spring and Autumn …. when the tourists have gone home …. That’s why we offer tours in May / June to ride past fields overflowing with poppies and in September to experience the buzz of the grape harvest in action.

    We are passionate about sharing our beautiful region with fellow cyclists and because we know the quiet routes, tucked away village cafes, and hidden historic landmarks – we offer road cyclists the perfect balance between cycling, holidaying and sightseeing so you can Live, Laugh, Ride…

    Experience luxury Chateau accommodation and savour fresh regional cuisine from a picnic overlooking the vineyards to seasonal gastronomy in our favourite restaurants.

    Explore a vineyard set around a meteorite crater. At a mere ten thousand years old, it is one of the youngest of the known craters on the planet, one of the 50 largest in the world and the most easily identifiable in France.

    Stroll through a vibrant market place where all the locals go and then dip your toe in the Mediterranean.

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    • Premium service,
    • Performance road bike hire,
    • 5 Fully guided and supported rides,
    • Wine domaine visits
    • Guided walks to local historic landmarks
    • Market visit in a town square with beautiful old stone buildings as a backdrop
    • An afternoon on the Mediterranean coast
    • 7 nights air-conditioned luxury Chateau accommodation, twin share (single supplement available*),
    • all Breakfasts – beautiful croissants, pastries, breads, condiments, yogurts and seasonal fruits,
    • Snacks for your morning ride,
    • all Lunches,
    • all Dinners,
    • VéloRoo Cycling Jersey (and your kit washed daily for your convenience),
    • Beziers International Airport or Beziers Train Station group transfer,
    • Non-cyclists welcome – if riding is “not your thing” we have a range of other activities available. We will be able to customise a package to suit your vacation.
    • A fantastic South of France holiday experience!

  • Chateau Autignac is located in the centre of the village of Autignac – one of just 7 villages that make up the prestigious Faugeres wine appellation. Twenty-six centuries of wine making tradition have marked the Faugeres area whose unique schiste terroir create the distinct personality of Faugeres wine.

    Chateau Autignac

    Chateau Autignac

    Chateau and pool

    Chateau and pool

    Room - Castel Vie

    Room - Castel Vie

    Room - Le Pech bathroom

    Room - Le Pech bathroom

    Room - La Maurelle

    Room - La Maurelle

    Room - La Maurelle bathroom

    Room - La Maurelle bathroom

    Room - Le Pech

    Room - Le Pech

    Suite - La Tour

    Suite - La Tour

    Suite - La Tour sitting area

    Suite - La Tour sitting area

    Suite - La Tour bathroom

    Suite - La Tour bathroom

    Suite - Tabernolles lounge

    Suite - Tabernolles lounge

    Suite - Tabernolles bathroom

    Suite - Tabernolles bathroom

    With a full group of 10 guests we will enjoy private and exclusive use of the chateau. The recent contemporary refurbishment of Chateau Autignac exudes luxury, charm and tranquility.

    The chateau has a beautiful terrace area overlooking the pool and spa areas and indoors there is a sauna & jacuzzi.

    Rooms

    The Chateau has 3 Rooms (La Maurelle / Le Peche / Castel Vie) & 2 Suites (La Tour / Tabernolles). You can choose your room , subject to availability, when you book.

    Tour package price with –

    Rooms – $6975 per person twin share

    Suite – La Tour – $7280 per person twin share

    Suite – Tabernolles (with jacuzzi bath tub) – $7645 per person twin share

  • A week in the South of France Cycling Holiday – Day by Day

    Cycling excursions into a colourful and varied natural environment balanced with culinary delights and authentic rural French heritage, history and charm.

    • Day 1: Bonjour!

      Welcome to your discovery of the Real South of France! Arrive and settle into your very own French Chateau.

      This afternoon we will get you set up on your bikes.

      Included meals: dinner in a nearby village

    • Day 2: Discover Beziers

      Ride Distance 40km / 25 Miles      Elevation Gain 350m / 1150 feet

      This mornings ride rakes us through the vineyards and into the historic town of Beziers. So much to discover included UNESCO listed sites! Enjoy your coffee in a typical french cafe on plane tree lined Allee Paul Riquet. We will ride home to freshen up before heading back to town.

      Lunch is at a special cafe with a menu created daily from the best of the local produce available. After lunch we will discover more of Beziers historic sites.

      Enjoy a relaxing dinner at your Chateau.

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 3: It's all about wine!

      Ride Distance 60km / 37 Miles      Elevation Gain 830m / 2723 feet

      The best wines are grown on hillsides, so today is undulating and rolling through this delicious wine appellation. We ride through picturesque villages and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch overlooking vineyards before returning to your luxury Chateau.

      Dinner in a nearby village.

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 4: Another wine region - St Chinian

      Ride Distance 65km / 40 Miles      Elevation Gain 870m / 2855 feet

      We’ll ride though 2 completely different Wine Appellation regions. Also en route is a wonderful climb, winding up through fragrant Mediterranean garrigue scrub. Towards the top you’re rewarded with a spectacular view across the vineyards and gorges to the Mediterranean. On a clear day you even see the Pyrénées! Lunch in a local cafe on the way back to your Chateau.

      After lunch we drive to a nearby village, that we rode through yesterday, to walk up to the ruins of its 12th Century Chateau.

      We finish the day with a short drive to dinner within the walls of a 12th century abbey in the heart of a medieval village.

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 5: Market Day

      A chance to rest your legs from the bike and do some exploring on foot. We visit the historic town of Pezenas for the buzz and atmosphere of the Saturday market. An absolute favourite for all!

      Then we take a short drive to our lunch spot for today at the mouth of the River Herault over looking the Mediterranean. After lunch take a stroll along the beach front and perhaps finish with a nice cold gelato.

      After a big day of sightseeing it’s time to kick back and chill out around the pool with some delicious local pizza. (best pizza EVER in our opinion – and yes even better than in Italy!)

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 6: Gorges l'Orb

      Ride Distance 50km / 31 Miles      Elevation Gain 1000m / 3280 feet

      One of our personal favourites. Picture postcard medieval stone villages, picturesque vineyards, stone bridges crossing flowing rivers and vast wild garrigue forrest. It really is a feast for the eyes and lunch is a true feast for your tastebuds! Today’s lunch is a true gastronomic treat and you can totally relax with a chilled glass of rosé as we will be jumping in the van for the transfer home.

      An afternoon to chill by the pool before we take a drive and walk to another of our favourite hidden spots for sunset aperos.

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 7: Circulade Villages

      Ride Distance 69km / 43 Miles      Elevation Gain 906m / 2970 feet

      Our ride takes us to the best medieval Circulade villages, unique to this tiny region of France. They have protected their citizens for over 1,000 years and are identified as some of Europe’s oldest examples of small town planning. The roads have been selected to offer beautiful views of the undulating vineyard landscape and the first ranges of the dramatic Escandorge Mountains. Lunch in a local cafe.

      For our last night together we will have dinner at a neighbouring Chateau.

      Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

    • Day 8: Au revoir!

      After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travellers and continue on your adventures. Transfers to Beziers train station or airport at pre-arranged times.

      Included meals: breakfast

  • Our South of France Cycling Tour combines a morning of cycling and an afternoon of discovery.

    So if you’re a non cyclist you can choose from a wide range of morning activities to fulfil your holiday dreams THEN you get to experience the delicious lunches and afternoon activities together WITH your cycling partner, with walks through local villages, wine tasting and visits to scenic lookouts.

    Chateau and pool

    Chateau and pool

    Relax on the grounds of the Chateau

    You may wish to spend some time relaxing and reading a book in the tranquil gardens around the pool and spa of the luxury Chateau Autignac. And for some pampering there is a jacuzzi and sauna or book in for a massage.

    Painting / Drawing Class

    Let your artistic juices flow in a mornings art class and take home your own little piece of France. The workshops are aimed at all levels, from beginners to advanced, so if you want to improve your skills or haven’t picked up a pencil or brush before, you will be able to enjoy the class.

    French Cooking Class

    Experience French cooking, starting with a market visit to buy your fresh ingredients through to creating a fabulous French meal.

    Silver Jewellery Workshop

    Unleash your creative flair in a silver jewellery workshop and create a piece that will always hold fond memories of your holiday in the South of France.

    Canoeing

    Enjoy a whole day or just a few hours drifting down the beautiful Orb river. A great way to see the sites from a different perspective!

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South of France Cycling Tour

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AUD from $6975
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Single supplement additional $1450

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How does gourmet food, French wine and cycling through some amazingly beautiful French countryside sound for a holiday?
Well if you are looking for an authentic French cycling trip, Trish and I have just finished our third cycling adventure in the south of France with VéloRoo and what a fantastic trip it was. Easy access to the region by train from Barcelona or Paris and from there, Julia and Steve look after everything including; pick up from Beziers train station, all your food, your bike, cycling kit, sensational cycling and outstanding accommodation.
This area of France also provides easy access to other French regions including Provence, Bordeaux and the French Riviera as well as the Ligurian coast of Italy and Barcelona and the Costa Brava in Spain.
Our three trips with VéloRoo include a ten day Tour de France adventure, a week of cycling in the Languedoc around St Genies de Fontedit and six days riding all the iconic Pyrenees mountain climbs that you watch every year when the Tour is being televised on SBS.
But if you don’t feel the urge to ride hills or your partner is a non-rider, do not concern yourself. Steve, who is a qualified Australian cycling coach, caters to all levels of fitness and Julia organises everything else down to the last detail including; local site seeing, local wine tasting, visiting local village markets and even a water colour painting class if that’s what you would like.
We have stayed in the area for additional days both before and after our cycling trips and with Julia and Steve’s local knowledge we hired a car for about fifty dollars a day and easily drove around the area soaking up amazing scenery, eating in quality restaurants and visiting historic towns like Montpellier and Avignon.
VéloRoo’s local knowledge make each day unforgettable and these guys are passionate about making sure you have the most authentic experience you can manage, both on and off the bike.
Trish and I have travelled to nearly 50 countries now and have experienced many different standards on our travels. I can honestly say, that the three trips we have done with VéloRoo have been three of our best.
John, AustraliaOctober 2018
Had a great cycling experience around St Genies de Fontedit with Steve and Julia, the vendange tour I can recommend to any rider from any where. They are great hosts with plenty of local knowledge and knowledge of food and wine. The arranged accommodation was fantastic. The bikes are excellent to ride and would recommend for hiring if desired. The riding kit provided by Veloroo was excellent and all required to bring was riding shoes and pedals. For me this vendange tour was a 6 out of 5. The group dynamics (7 people)was great and made 8 new friends including Steve and Julia.
Aad, AustraliaSept 2018
I joined Steve & Julia (along with friends) on the South of France cycling tour in September 2018 with additional bookend rides from Spain to France along the Mediterranean and up Mt Ventoux from Bedoin. Cycling with VeloRoo far exceeded my expectations and I wouldn't hesitate to go back again or recommend them to others considering a cycling holiday. Julia worked tirelessly providing fantastic support for our rides, making sure everything went as planned and capturing our rides on camera - all with a smile. Steve was an awesome tour guide, doubling up as bike mechanic, cycling coach, entertainer and counsellor (helping us to get up a couple of HC climbs). Safety was paramount. Food, wine, accomodation and destinations along the way were all magnificent not to mention the friendships that we made on the tour! Thanks Julia & Steve!
Kirstin, AustraliaSept 2018
I completed a 9 day cycling trip with Steve and Julia in September. It exceeded all my expectations - cycling, food, hospitality, personalised service, attention to detail - the full French experience. I highly recommend the South of France Vendange tour, especially during grape harvesting season (!). We were also able to organise added extras on either end of the tour (Mediterranean border crossing from Spain to France) and a summit of iconic Mt Ventoux. Steve and Julia go above and beyond and are great company. Lots of thoughtful gestures along the way. Steve will even serenade you with 80s songs if that helps you on the ascents. I am already planning the next trip with VeloRoo.
Ashlea , AustraliaSept 2018
The full package and the most generous of hosts for our first ever cycling tour. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. The bikes are top notch and immaculately maintained. The rides were wonderful and well adjusted to our experience, interests and fitness, with helpful coaching and guidance from Steve. The scenery was amazing - only bettered by the food and wine which was superb! Julia and Steve - thanks for the singing and the laughs. Hope to be back soon.
Coco, AustraliaMay 2018
We were welcomed off the train by Julia & Steve and made to feel relaxed and well looked after from the very beginning. B&B VeloRoo chose for our stay was outstanding with the most yummy breakfasts & on occasion dinner. Made us feel like we were visiting old friends. The bikes were Cannondale and in very good condition. I needed my own seat fitted and some other changes nothing was to much trouble for Steve who not only was our ride leader but also a great bike mechanic. Our ride kits were cleaned daily by Julia whom also had the Sag Wagon ready if any of us needed a breather. The rides were picturesque with interesting facts thrown in along the way. The trips are tailored to each riders skills so no problem recommending this tour to all levels. We chose the wine and cheese tour, the meals were gourmet and the wine lovely and plenty. Would not hesitate in recommending VeloRoo to anyone wanting a well organised ride with the comforts of life added in.
Michelle, AustraliaSept 2018
Did the South of France Vendange tour with a customised ride before (Mediterranean coast) and after (Mt Ventoux), which Steve and Julia arranged for us. Steve has some great routes off the beaten track with Julia and their dog Chien Noir nearby in the support car. The bikes were good quality and well maintained, perfect for both the rural back roads as well as the HC climbs. Catering was excellent - lucky we were riding to work off those calories as the food and wine were awesome - whether dinner at home/in the B&B or out in a restaurant. Lunches consisted of wholesome French restaurant meals or gourmet picnic out and about. Steve makes sure everyone finishes the ride whether with motivating songs riding alongside or useful tips to conserve energy and to get the best out of the bike. There were also many little surprises along the way. Looking forward planning my next trip with Veloroo!
Ellen, Sydney, AustraliaSept 2018