Bike and Barge
Provence & Camargue, France
September 6 to September 13, 2025
Many of our Sitzmark bikers from the Wednesday night group expressed an interest in doing a European destination bike trip. We looked at options and began discussions with Girolibero, a barge operator who offers cycling holidays in France.
We have a barge reserved and need to determine the interest club members would have in this trip prior to making a 25% deposit to hold the barge.
Please take a look at the trip details and email bikeandbarge@sitzmark.org on your interest level or comments by March 24th.
If you prefer to call please contact John Graff 414 403-3478 or Mark Harris 414 453-6914 with additional questions.
CLICK IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE TRIP AND WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION
Below are some of the details of the trip to help you determine if you have an interest.
The Camargue is a coastal region in southern France located south of the city of Arles, between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône river delta. The eastern arm is called the Grand Rhône; the western is the Petit Rhône. It constitutes western Europe's largest river delta.
An exciting bike and boat vacation in the South of France in the footsteps of Van Gogh. Pedal along enchanting routes in the peaceful Provençal countryside and be enveloped by the wild nature of the Camargue. Ride through beautiful villages with typical French character and discover as you go the history of this magnificent region. A comfortable riverboat welcomes you at night, with good food, wine and the pleasure of conviviality.
TRIP DETAILS
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7 nights on the Caprice, a boat that is equipped with 11 cabins of varying ocuupancy. Measuring 8 or 9 square feet.
Each cabin has two fixed portholes, air conditioning, en-suite facilities and safety box; plus ample closet space and a power socket.
The common living area is air-conditioned and is divided into two areas: the restaurant and the lounge. A total of 10 windows gives plenty of natural light.
https://www.girolibero.com/barges/caprice/
What is Included: ESTIMATED COST: $1,895 of included items.
- 7 overnights
- 7 Breakfasts
- 6 Self-made packed lunches
- 6 three-course dinners
- Welcome drink
- Coffee, tea and other hot drinks on board
- Sheets and towels
- Courtesy kit with eco solid soaps (hand + body + shampoo) and shower cap.
- Mid-week cabin cleaning service and towel change
- Bike helmet (to be booked in advance)
- App including maps, points of interest and GPS tracks
- Digital tour information
- English speaking tour leader
- Guided visit of Arles
- Visit and wine tasting at a typical winery
- Oil tasting
- Some short walking tours
- Harbour charges
Additional Items not included:
• Round trip air fare and transfers to and from barge
• Unisex touring bike
• E-bike
• Supplement for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and lactose -free diets
• Transfers
• Extra services not included in the package
• Single Supplement
ITINERARY:
1. day: Arrival in Avignon. Boarding after 5.00 PM. Overnight in Avignon
2. day: Round tour (30 km) and free visit of Avignon in the afternoon. Overnight in Avignon
3. day: Cycle to Pont du Gard (40 km). Overnight in Aramon
4. day: Cycle to Boulbon (35 km). Overnight in Vallabrègues
5. day: Cycle to Saint Rémy and Les Baux de Provence (55 km). Overnight in Arles
6. day: Guided visit of Arles and cycle to Saint Gilles (25 km). Overnight in Aigues Mortes
7. day: Cycle to Petit Camargue and Le Grau du Roi (55 km). Overnight in Aigues Mortes
8. day: check out within 9.00 AM