On micro-adventures, it's the art of escaping close to home, in the heart of nature, for two or three days. With Avignon as your base camp, you can explore magnificent landscapes on foot or by bike: scrubland, rivers, vineyards, Alpilles, Camargue or even Mont Ventoux.
here is our Top 5 micro-adventures to experience this fall less than 50 km from Avignon.
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In pursuit of the black bulls
📍 Alpilles • 🚲 Cycling • ⏳ 2 days • ⚡ Level: intermediate
Management the Alpilles for total immersion between Provençal villages, olive groves et bullfighting traditionsThis two-day cycling micro-adventure immerses you in a postcard-perfect setting. Between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Eygalières, you will discover the unique atmosphere of Camargue races and the charm of perched villagesIt’s a real change of scenery just 30 kilometers from Avignon.
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Vaucluse without fault
📍 Monts de Vaucluse • 🥾 Hiking • ⏳ 2 days • ⚡ Level: difficult
For the hikers in search of thrills, “Vaucluse sans faille” is a sporting adventure through the Vaucluse Mountains. Between valleys, gorges and limestone faults, you will follow the invisible traces of the water that shapes the landscape. The route also takes you to hilltop villages like Beaucet or Venasque. For the more curious, an experience of dry canyon, supervised by a guide, will add a good dose of adrenaline.
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From the Pont d'Avignon to the Pont du Gard
📍 Vaucluse & Gard • 🚲 Cycling • ⏳ 2 days • ⚡ Level: easy
Linking two emblematic monuments in two days by bike, that's the challenge of this micro-adventure accessible to the whole familyFrom the famous Pont Saint-Bénézet, you cycle along safe paths, perfect with children, through the vineyards and villages of the Gard. The final reward? Arriving at the foot of the Pont du Gard, a unique Roman aqueduct in the world, after a weekend where nature and heritage blend harmoniously.
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The road to the stars
📍 Ventoux & Luberon • 🚲 Gravel bike • ⏳ 3 days • ⚡ Level: expert
Notice to seasoned adventurers : this gravel roaming between Ventoux and Luberon is demanding, but the efforts are richly rewarded. Magnificent panoramas of the Nesque Gorges, technical climbs, wild descents… and above all a magical night at the Observatory MERMAID to gaze at the stars far from any light pollution. An extraordinary experience, combining sport, nature and poetry.
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I will go to sleep with the common cranes
📍 Camargue • 🚲 Cycling • ⏳ 3 days • ⚡ Level: easy
When the temperatures drop, head for the Camargue for a gentle and accessible adventure, ideal for families. By bike, you cross the marshes and ride along the ponds where, in winter, you can observe the famous common cranes, But also pink flamingos et heronsBetween Arles and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, the landscapes light up at sunset, offering unforgettable light. Here, nature reigns supreme, and the experience promises to be as soothing as it is exotic.
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Le Grand Avignon, base camp for your adventures
Located at the crossroads of Vaucluse, Gard and Provence, the Grand Avignon is the ideal starting point for your micro-adventures. Drop off your bags, rent a bike, enjoy a Provençal market, and in just a few kilometers, set off to explore some of the most beautiful landscapes in the south of France. Whether you're with family, friends, or solo, escape is always within reach.
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