School Cycling Trips to Provence
An unforgettable school sports tour blending cycling, culture and personal development.
Inspire, Challenge and Educate in the Heart of France
Take your students beyond the classroom with a cycling school trip to Provence – one of Europe’s most beautiful and inspiring regions.
At Tengo Sports Travel, we combine professional coaching, safe travel logistics, and rich cultural learning to deliver the perfect educational sports tour for schools, colleges, and youth groups of all abilities.
In partnership with Manchester Cycling Academy, we provide full support from the UK to France, making it simple, safe and enriching for both teachers and students.
Off the bike, our trips feature curriculum linked workshops and hands-on learning. STEM lessons explore how GPS technology and satellites measure speed and elevation, while PE sessions focus on fitness, nutrition, and recovery.
Inspired by the famous book, A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle. Ride through through sun drenched scented lavender fields on quiet Provençal roads, practise French language and Experience iconic routes between hilltop villages, blending cycling adventure with French culture and language.
Each day blends physical challenge with discovery. Climb gently through vineyards, exploring hilltop villages and finishing rides over fresh baguettes and local cuisine.
More than a school trip; it’s a life-shaping experience that inspires confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong love of adventure.
Everything Your School Needs – Fully Supported
4 or 7 Days in Provence from £849 per person
Inspired by the famous book, A Year in Provence, by Peter Mayle. Ride through scented lavender fields, vineyards and hilltop villages – a rich setting for cross-curricular learning and cultural immersion.
- Villages & routes: Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Menerbes.
- Base: Typical Provençal countryside hostels or group residences
- Perfect for: English Literature, French language, History & Geography
- Visit: Places from the book
What Schools Will Learn & Explore
- Cycling-themed workshops: bike care, nutrition, recovery and teamwork
- Curriculum integration across PE, STEM, Geography, History & Languages
- Team-building and leadership via shared ride experiences
- Cultural immersion at local markets, historic sites and language practice
Curriculum Integration: Practical Examples
English Literature
Compare Peter Mayle’s writing with students’ own journals; host creative writing workshops in scenic locations.
French / Spanish Language
Market challenges, café role-plays and interviews with local artisans to practise conversational language and vocabulary.
STEM
GPS & Garmin data collection. Students analyse speed, elevation and mapping; physics of cycling and forces on slopes.
Geography & History
Study landforms, agriculture, microclimates and human geography of tourism; visit historic sites and explore regional heritage.
Sample 4-Day Provencal Itinerary
| Day | Activities |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival to Marseille, transfer, welcome briefing and short bike ride through lavender countryside. Evening: Dinner and introduction to A Year in Provence. |
| Day 2 | Daytrip to Avignon. Visit the famous bridge and Palais de Papes. Creative writing workshop and language challenge. |
| Day 3 | Ride to Menerbes. Visit to local historical site; geography session on land use and agriculture. |
| Day 4 | Market morning, reflection & group presentations, transfer to airport. |
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Inclusions & Practical Info
- Full-board accommodation, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Return flights
- Four or seven night options
- Twin or triple room options with en-suite bathrooms
- Private airport transfers from and to Marseille
- Daily guided rides led by British Cycling qualified coaches
- Cycling-themed workshops & classroom sessions
- Support vehicle, mechanical backup & first-aid trained and DBS checked staff
- Cultural excursions and local market visits
*There may be small extra charges for admissions to museums and local attractions and this will be discussed with you when we plan your itinerary.
Safety, Safeguarding & Qualifications
All programmes are risk-assessed, delivered by qualified coaches and include first-aid trained, english and local staff. We comply with UK school travel guidance and can provide detailed risk assessments and DBS details of all staff on request.
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Tengo Sports Travel – specialist educational cycling trips created by Manchester Cycling Academy.
All programmes are designed and delivered by British Cycling qualified coaches from Manchester Cycling Academy. Travel Trust Association protection applies where relevant.