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Le Vieux Moulin · Uchaux, Provence
Le Vieux MoulinUchaux · Provence
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A cyclist climbing the road to Mont Ventoux

Ride Provence. Stay in Nature.

Discover Provence by Bike

Stay in a beautifully restored historic mill house surrounded by forest, vineyards and iconic cycling routes.

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Why stay at Le Vieux Moulin

Everything a rider needs

Secure bike storage

Locked, dry storage with a workstand and track pump.

Washing & drying

Washing machine and drying space for kit between rides.

Plunge pool

Our natural stone pool for cold legs after a long climb.

Forest setting

20 acres of forest, a stream and a historic aqueduct.

Large terrace

Space to stretch out, refuel and watch the light change.

Provençal apéritif

Rosé, olives and local bites after the day's ride.

Comfortable rooms

Seven bedrooms, each with a forest, river or garden view.

Australian hosts

Friendly hosts with years of local road knowledge.

The natural stone plunge pool beneath willow treesThe garden tree hung with lanterns, ready for evening apéritif

Featured cycling routes

Four rides to remember

Start · Le Vieux Moulin

Mont Ventoux Challenge

The Giant of Provence. Climb the legendary Bédoin ascent through forest to the lunar summit at 1,909 m.

Distance
80 to 120 km
Level
Advanced
Time
5 to 7 hrs
Climb
1,900 m+

Elevation profile

Start · Le Vieux Moulin

Dentelles de Montmirail

Scenic vineyards of Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise beneath dramatic limestone lace.

Distance
50 to 70 km
Level
Intermediate
Time
3 to 4 hrs
Climb
900 m

Elevation profile

Start · Le Vieux Moulin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Loop

Rolling vineyards, historic villages and the papal castle ruins, with cellar doors en route.

Distance
40 to 60 km
Level
Easy to Intermediate
Time
2 to 3 hrs
Climb
400 m

Elevation profile

Start · Le Vieux Moulin

Gorges de l'Ardèche

Spectacular canyon scenery along the cliff top road, with the Pont d'Arc as your reward.

Distance
90 to 130 km
Level
Advanced
Time
5 to 8 hrs
Climb
1,500 m

Elevation profile

Maps are illustrative — full route files are provided on arrival.

The Provence experience

Off the bike, just as good

Aerial view of the stone mill house among the trees
The mill house
Mountain bikers on a forest trail
Forest trails
A bicycle on a quiet road at golden hour
Quiet lanes
Woodland path beside the stream
Woodland grounds
Stone aqueduct arch spanning the stream below a small cascade in the autumn woodland
The aqueduct
A cyclist on an open valley path
Open valleys
A cyclist on a gravel path at sunset
Evening rides

Your Base for Cycling Provence

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Le Vieux Moulin Cycling Retreat | Provence, France