Bike and Barge
Provence & Camargue, France
September 6 to September 13, 2025
Many of our Sitzmark bikers expressed an interest in doing a European destination bike trip. We looked at options and booked with Girolibero, a barge operator who offers cycling holidays in France.
Please contact John Graff for sign up and trip details, and Mark Harris for travel and group air information. Sign up early, we expect this to fill soon!
John Graff 414 403 3478
Mark Harris 414 453 6914
Make check or money order payable to: Sitzmark Ski Club of Milwaukee, Inc.
Mail to: Mark Harris N56W18741 Silver Spring Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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 occupancy. Measuring 7-8 sq.m. (75-86 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 price. $2,000 land only for basic room (B), double occupancy. SOLD OUT $2,200 for larger room (C), double occupancy. Each room has their own bathroom. Diagram below of rooms.
- 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 and English-speaking tour leader
- Guided visit of Arles
- Visit and wine tasting at a typical winery and Oil tasting
- Some short walking tours
- Harbour charges
Extra features: • Free hot drinks machine • Free WiFi in the restaurant/bar area • Large 55” screen in the lounge for video • Dedicated bike storage • Hairdryers (one in each cabin) • Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning
Additional Items not included:
• Round trip air fare and transfers to and from barge
• Unisex touring bike $132
• E-bike $325
• Supplement for vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and
lactose-free diets $75
• 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
Highlights
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.
The tranquil Provençal landscapes and wild moors of the Camargue region
The colors: from the green expanses of vineyards to the pink of the salt marshes of the little village of Aigues Mortes
Relaxation on board at the end of each day's ride
What awaits you
A week of cycling, suitable even for less experienced cyclists. The stages are mainly on back roads with little traffic, mostly flat, with a few ups and downs in northern Arles. There's only one more challenging stretch, to reach Les Baux de Provence, but the extraordinary scenery that you pass through certainly repays the effort. The rides are combined with boat rides to reach the starting points of the routes and to enjoy the views from the water.
This tour can be self-guided or guided: choose to cycle at your own pace using our App, or with the whole group following the tour leader.
