WINE AND ELECTRIC CYCLING
Short stay 3d/2n
Guided-tour
Outdoor activities, terroir and relaxation in Drôme ProvençaleET004
Flavors and scents, outdoor sports, wellness•From 399 €
What is it?
Terroir and nature, the stay is 100% in line with the seasonal produce. Accommodation in a Mas (Provençal house) surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, guided tours by electric bike, Nordic walking and tasting of local products are on the menu!
Thanks to the electric assistance of our bikes, let us be carried away by the sweet fragrance of lavender, the singing of cicadas, and enjoy the landscapes that are offered to us!
Accompanied by our local guide, we discover thanks to the electric bike and Nordic walking hilly circuits (but without much difficulty) that will lead us through 2,000 years of wine history. This is the wealth of Côtes du Rhône wines that we will be told by winemakers passionate about their work and their production, especially the Vinsobres,first "Cru" of the region. Since antiquity, the culture of the vine has been introduced into the region by the Greeks. The Romans continued this tradition and the legions established in Vaison-la-Romaine came to rest in "Vinsobrium"... The trends are changing: it is your turn to enjoy the advantages of the Nectar of the Gods!
Throughout the year, this series of short stays on the theme of "local produce & electric bicycle" highlights the seasonal flavors and the cycling and pedestrian discovery of the Drôme Provençale. Not far from the Rhône Valley, but already neighbour with pre-Alpine region and the Mont Ventoux, the area offers a multitude of landscapes, leisure and outdoor activities. Your base for this "radial stay": a beautiful charming farmhouse in the hills of Nyons, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees.
For whom?
Individuals, families and groups of friends, associations and cycling clubs
When?
All year long.
Highlights
• A "radial trip" around a charming farmhouse, typical form the Provencal region
• Secured cyclo tours amid the beautiful landscapes of the Drôme Provençale forged by olive orchards and vineyards
• Accompaniment by a professional electric bike rider, expert of the region and Southern Côtes du Rhône producers
• Nordic walking and wellness massages to combine sport, relaxation and pleasure
• Gourmet meals and tastings of the famous Nectar of the Gods
Day 1
Meet and greet from noon in your charming Mas on the hills above Nyons, a typical village of Drôme Provençale praised for the quality of its air, its vineyards and PDO olive. Luggage deposit.
Lunch - Aperitif and home-made meals at the restaurant of the Mas.
Afternoon - Guided circuit by electric touring bike amidst landscapes of the Drôme Provençale. Surrounded by vineyards, pines and olive trees, this cyclist "mise en bouche" take you on small roads, with as a background the famous Giant of Provence: the Mont Ventoux.
Back around 5:00 p.m, relaxing around the pool with balneo and a fruity gourmet gouter.
Individual massage for a part of group. Relaxation and free time for the others, with visits proposals.
Diner on your own.
Overnight in your accommodation in Nyons.
Day 2
Gourmet breakfast at the accommodation.
10:00 a.m : Departure for an electric touring bike tour surrounded by vineyards. For this second day you will take quiet roads well marked by the wine land use, with beautiful views of Mont Ventoux and the "Dentelles de Montmirail".
Picnic "saveurs" and wine tasting from a producer of Vinsobres, a blended wine where the Grenache and Syrah are the two major varieties.
Back to 5:00 p.m , relaxing around the pool with balneo and gourmet gouter with lavender and fruit.
Individual massage for a part of group. Relaxation and free time for the others, with visits proposals.
Diner with "Terroir and Saveurs" menu at the restaurant Mas.
Digestive evening stroll.
Overnight in your accommodation in Nyons.
Jour 3
Gourmet breakfast at the accommodation.
10:00 a.m : Departure for a Nordic walk and exploring the Novezan Canyon with your guide.
Return to the Mas for lunch.
End of the stay.
Additional information:
The program is not fixed and situations beyond our control may alter the progress. On site, our guides may need to change the route depending on the weather or if the safety of the group requires.
Starting from August
Guided-tour with fixed departure dates, or tailor-made tour (please book 20 days in advance):
Package starting from €399 per person based on a double or twin room occupancy.
Prices include
• Accommodation in a charming farmhouse in Nyons in twin or double room with full board service (bed, breakfast, lunch or picnic, dinner), except dinner on day 1
• Guiding by your English speaking guide (prices based on a service between 9.00 a.m and 6.00 p.m – extra is applied beyond these hours)
• A wellness massage of 45 minutes per person
• The electric bike rental and proper technical equipment (spare batteries, tool box, carrying cases, etc.)
• Logistics adapted to the group (minivan for assistance and cyclo trailer)
• Nordic Walking sticks
• The activities mentioned in the program
Prices do not include
• Journey to/from the place of rendez-vous
• Dinner on day 1
• All services not mentioned in the program
• Drinks, souvenirs and other personal expenses
Welcoming / Dispersion
Greeting and dispersion in Nyons. Possibility of transfer to TGV stations on request.
– By train :
From Paris-Gare de Lyon, Lyon-Part Dieu station and Marseille-Saint Charles train station: TGV or TER to the Montélimar train station then bus. Arrival at Nyons Bus Station at 12:21.
– By car :
From Paris to Nyons: 660km – 6h
Lyon to Nyons: 200km – 2h15
Marseille to Nyons: 160km – 1h50
Activities level
Easy, 3 hours to 5 hours of electric bike daily. 2h for the Nordic walk.
Number of participants
From 6 to 13 participants.
Supervision
State certified guide.
Organisation
This trip is organized in partnership with locally based guides.
Nb: this proposal of stay depends on the availability of accommodation and activities and can be changed depending on the availability of local providers.