Overview
Provençal Riding at its Best
The first dukedom in France, Uzès is a brimming with history. It is an ancient, lovely hilltop town with shaded squares, winding pedestrian streets and a famous twice-weekly market where you can find fresh produce from the endless fields that surround the town. For the cyclist Uzès is a hard-to-beat base, with excellent riding in all directions. Once you are out of town (very quickly) you are on small, quiet roads that can be flat, rolling or hilly. Our Uzès bike tour is a perfect way to introduce you to this great place to ride.
Pont du Gard, one of the most astounding Roman Aqueducts in the world (a UNESCO Heritage Site), can easily be accessed by bike on small farmers’ roads. For more of a challenge, the hills of Nîmes are just a few kilometers south of town and to the north there are endless kilometers of long empty roads that climb through the garrigue so typical of the Mediterranean. If you want a leg burner we’ll take you to climb Mont Bouquet, our local training mountain, with stretches of 20%!
Prices depend on number of nights/rides and the level of accommodation you choose, but for a couple sharing a room in our 2-3 star option and riding together, here is what you can expect per person:
- 2 nights / 2 rides: €475
- 3 nights / 3 rides: €685
- 4 nights / 4 rides: €895
INCLUDED
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Energy bars, gels, snacks and water on your ride
- Owner-operator guides to see to your needs
- 44|5 Cycling Tours water bottle
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to France (We can arrange transfers from Nîmes train station)
- Lunches and dinners
- Hotels before and after your tour
- Personal expenses, such as mini-bar, telephone or souvenir purchases
- Bikes – bring your own or you can rent high quality road bikes
Day to Day
Your Uzès BreakAway bike tour is custom and private and perfect for individuals, couples and small groups.
You can choose the number of days you’d like to spend cycling in the south of France with us, and we make sure your guided rides are tailored-made to your expectations and abilities. Your BreakAway can be as short as two nights and as long as you’d like to stay.
Below is an example itinerary for a typical 3 day/3 night tour.
Gorges du Gardon
After a nourishing breakfast, our first ride will introduce you to the Gardon river and its gorges. Heading south out of town, our route passes over the Gardon river gorge twice and includes a gentle 6 km climb as well as a thrilling 5 km gorge descent. The caves dotting the gorge walls were home to Neolithic man as early as 5000 BC.
Mont Bouquet
Duché Vineyards
Accommodation
44|5 partners the Hostellerie Provençalefor our Uzès bike tour. It is the perfect place to base yourself for a few days of beautiful riding.
Hostellerie Provençale
The oldest hotel in Uzès, comfortable and stylish Hostellerie Provençale is housed in a 300 year old building just steps from the medieval center of town. After a morning bike ride you won’t have far to go for a great, nourishing lunch, either – the hotel has a popular restaurant that serves delicious, local fare in a convivial atmosphere.
Dates & Prices
Tour Dates – Choose your own
Tour Availability – From April to October
Price Per Person – Packages start at €475
Single Supplement – From €90
Contact us to create a custom trip.
Travel Details
Arrival Train Station – Nimes
Departure Train Station – Nimes
Your hotel is an easy 30 minute drive from the train station in Nimes. Nimes can be accessed by TGV from Paris in less than 3 hours. Alternatively, fly to Marseille or Montpellier and take a local train to Nimes. We can arrange taxi service or even transfer you ourselves.
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What our Guests have to say about our BreakAway tours
A Great Combination
I have just returned from a three day bike tour with John and Gerry. It was fabulous! The two of them combine professionalism with friendliness and enthusiasm. It’s a great combination. The rides they took us on were scenic and challenging, another great combination. They have my highest recommendation. If you want to cycle in… Read more “A Great Combination”
Denis - USA
Incredible Experience in Provence
From the moment I first reached out to Gerry and John, they were always very accommodating of our needs. The three days of biking in Provence were an amazing experience and are now the most memorable rides that I’ve ever undertaken. I highly recommend 44|5 Cycling Tours to all cyclists. Gerry and John would be… Read more “Incredible Experience in Provence”
Gorgeous Views
We had the most amazing time on a 5-day Breakaway tour with 44|5 Cycling! Gerry and John are the best guides — so knowledgeable and give such a local tour of the area. We cannot recommend our experience with this company enough! Not to mention gorgeous views/villages and some of the best riding you’ll ever… Read more “Gorgeous Views”
Lily - USA