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Cycling in Provence

5 days / 4 nights

Escape for an intense and effective preparation break, just like the champions do! Inspired by the experience of riders such asAlaphilippe, Bouet and the Groupama-FDJ cycling team, this 5-day programme invites you to combine effort and rejuvenation at the Youcamp Village – Marseille Provence campsite.
Enjoy a natural environment ideal for training, combined with the comfort and tranquillity of the campsite.

Total immersion to push back your limits while discovering the exceptional landscapes of Provence.

5 days
From 175
min 6 pers. max 24 pers.

Programme

Day 1

Welcome in the early afternoon at the Youcamp Village – Marseille Provence campsite. Settle into your accommodation and get ready for your first training session.

Start the course with a 2-hour bike ride through the vineyards of Saint-Zacharie and Auriol. This gentle route is perfect for warming up and enjoying the first Provençal landscapes.

Day 2

After breakfast, it’s off for a training session in the valleys of the 3 massifs of Peypin, Montée des Termes and Saint-Savournin. A 2-hour circuit to work on your endurance over the varied gradients of these hills.

At the end of the day, follow up with a split workout on the ascent of the Col de l’Espigoulier: 6 x 20 seconds of intense effort, followed by 4 minutes 40 of recovery. Once at the top, take a moment to admire the sunset, before heading back down to Aubagne.

Day 3

Get ready for a long ride of over 4 hours by completing the Tour de la Sainte-Baume. This route is designed to work your endurance continuously and immerse you in a full day of cycling through the varied landscapes of Provence.

Day 4

A 3-hour training session in the morning, with intervals at race pace (3 x 8 minutes) to challenge you while enjoying the panoramic views of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile. A perfect mix of intensity and the pleasure of discovery.

Day 5

Last morningsessionof 1h30 to complete your stay. A recovery run with a few accelerations, to round off your course in style before you leave.

Validity :

From September to June

Includes :

4 nights’ accommodation in a 3-bedroom cabin on a campsite (based on 5 people per accommodation)
4 breakfasts
Bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning
Tourist tax and ecotax

Does not include :

Transport and insurance
Lunches and dinners
Application fees (€20)
Any services not mentioned

Optional extras :

Lunches, picnics, dinners and accompanied outings…

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