🌎 Countries crossed

France

🕔 Transport time

≈ 8hrs 12min

đŸŒ± Carbon footprint

≈ 7 times
less than with a
car
With 2 passengers

Train and bike tour of Greater Avignon

Looking for a superb micro-adventure between Vaucluse and Gard? Zoom in on this bike tour between 2 mythical bridges (the Pont d'Avignon and the Pont du Gard), to discover the riches of Grand Avignon! A round-trip from Lyon by train + bike, between nature and heritage đŸšČ

To find out more about this tour, it's here!

Rent a bike in Lyon

Lyon,
France
Avignon,
France

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 1h10)

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Avignon,
France
Remoulins,
France

Bike

Bike

(≈ 2h15)

Itinerary

Remoulins,
France
Rochefort-du-Gard,
France

Bike

Bike

(≈ 1h21)

Itinerary

Rochefort-du-Gard,
France
Villeneuve lez Avignon,
France

Bike

Bike

(≈ 00h46)

Itinerary

Villeneuve lez Avignon,
France
Avignon,
France

Walking

Walking

(≈ 1h30)

Avignon,
France
Lyon,
France

High speed train

High speed train

(≈ 1h10)

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary lasts 8hrs 12min, and has 6 steps, and it will cost 24 euros minimum.
High speed train

Lyon - Avignon

The step from Lyon to Avignon lasts 1hrs 10min. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Drinks and snacks, Bike.
You can find tickets from 24 euros if you book 2 months in advance.
Bike

Avignon - Remoulins

The step from Avignon to Remoulins lasts 2hrs 15min. You'll travel by bike.
Bike

Remoulins - Rochefort-du-Gard

The next day, you're back on the road, heading for Rochefort-du-Gard via Castillon-du-Gard. Two pretty, typical villages! The twenty-kilometer route takes you along back roads through the beautiful countryside and vineyards of the Gard region. In Rochefort, we recommend lunch or an ice-cream at Gelateria Francesca.

The step from Remoulins to Rochefort-du-Gard lasts 1hrs 21min. You'll travel by bike.
Bike

Rochefort-du-Gard - Villeneuve lez Avignon

After your stopover in Rochefort-du-Gard, head for Les Angles! We highly recommend a detour through the old village. Take a stroll along the “sentier des Peintres” (painters' path) or drop in at the charming old wash-house.

To round off your weekend in style, head for Villeneuve lez Avignon. We recommend spending an extra night here, so you can take your time the next day to discover all the treasures this historic town has to offer.

Known as the City of Cardinals, Villeneuve lez Avignon is a must-see in the Greater Avignon area. Don't miss the Abbey Saint-André and its garden, the Fort Saint-André, the Tour Philippe le Bel and the Chartreuse. A true concentrate of heritage in a magnificent setting!

The step from Rochefort-du-Gard to Villeneuve lez Avignon lasts 00hrs 46min. You'll travel by bike.
Walking

Villeneuve lez Avignon - Avignon

Good to know : also available by bus!

In Villeneuve lez Avignon, don't miss out on the must-sees, such as the Fort Saint-André, the Jardins de l'Abbaye Saint-André and the Tour Philippe le Bel! For more information on this charming town in the Greater Avignon area, take a look at our guide. From each of these monuments, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of Avignon, its famous Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Bénézet, between historic beauty and a stroll along the Rhone!

Last stop: head for Avignon, passing through Les Angles and its old hilltop village, as well as Roquefort-du-Gard.

The step from Villeneuve lez Avignon to Avignon lasts 1hrs 30min. You'll travel by hiking.
High speed train

Avignon - Lyon

The step from Avignon to Lyon lasts 1hrs 10min. You'll travel in a high speed train.

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