Aureille: Les Civadières, Roquemartine, and Les Opies by bike Aureille: The grand tour of the Opies by private bike
ID: GYG1063603-O-1634447
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Alpilles on this 3-hour electric bike tour around the Massif des Opies: cliffs, olive trees, vineyards, and canals. Pedal your way to the most beautiful panoramic views.
Guided electric bike tour in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, departing from the beautiful little village of Aureille.
Every day, I take you on an electric bike along paths and small roads to discover unforgettable landscapes. Electric bikes make it easy to climb hills and explore hidden corners that are inaccessible by car or road bike.
We leave the village by bike and in a few minutes we are in front of the Tour des Opies, the highest point of the Alpilles, for a first photo!
We continue through olive groves towards the Falaises des Civadières, where we may be lucky enough to spot two pairs of Bonelli's eagles...
We head for the magnificent forest road of Roquemartine for a free-wheel descent to the castle of the same name before entering the Vallon des Glauges. We find ourselves cycling through the vineyards of the Domaine Oddo to reach the banks of the Canal des Baux.
We begin our return to Aureille via the GR trail, which offers magnificent views of Les Opies and the Plaine de la Crau. We pass an old 16th-century sheepfold and may be lucky enough to spot some Virginia or Aurélie goats...
After almost three hours of cycling, we will arrive in Aureille, where I will suggest we stop for refreshments at the village bar. Just opposite, the former priory now houses the most beautiful grocery store selling local products in the area! Go ahead and step inside!
As you can see, this is more than just a bike ride. I invite you to enjoy a natural, fun, balanced, and memorable experience!
Nicolas JOSEPH - MCF instructor
Founder of UNUSUAL RIDE
Highlights
- Discover the Civadières cliffs and observe Bonelli's eagles
- Discover the Vallon des Glauges and cross the ODDO wine estate
- Descent of the pretty forest road of Roquemartine with a view of the castle
- As a qualified bike guide, I ensure your safety and enjoyment on your bike.
- We operate in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Natural Park.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the risk of forest fires, access to the mountains is restricted between June 1 and September 30. The proposed route may be slightly modified as a result.
From the center of the village of Aureille, take the road towards Eygalieres. The dirt parking lot is located 300 m on your left just before the Le Panorama des Alpilles guesthouse.
INCLUDED
- E-bike (electric bike)
- Helmet
- Small pockets on the bike frame to store your smartphone, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.
- Water bottles attached to the bike
- Your guide, eager to help you discover their favorite area!
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation between your vacation spot and Aureille.
- Food, bars, snacks, etc.
- Drinks at the village bar and/or your purchases at the grocery store.
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
