V 861 - Véloroute de la VIA VENAISSIA
Route
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
4h
Distance
51.71km
Positive elevation
184 meters
Negative elevation
159 meters
Altitude
Min. 32 meters
Max. 96 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Orange / Robion
Parking
Robion
Elevation
Downloads
Via venaissia d'Orange à Velleron
GPX track
The tourist service at Orange :
Secure cycle path on an old railway line.
To extend the ride, 3 other bike rides are available at Jonquières and Loriol-Aubignan stations.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
By train in Orange, Carpentras or Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
recommended
parking(s)
Former train stations of Jonquières, Sarrians, and the Bistrot de la Gare in Loriol du Comtat
road access
From Avignon, head in the direction of Carpentras and park at the Carpentras Coulée verte car park.
To be noted
The cycle route alternates between greenways (paths only for cyclists and pedestrians) and shared paths.
Greenway for 15 km between Jonquières and Carpentras.
Temporary shared route from Carpentras to Pernes les Fontaines, Velleron, Isle sur la Sorgue and Robion. (follow the signs on small country roads and along the Carpentras canal.)
- Route best suited to spring and autumn
- The route has little shade, take a helmet, bottle of water, and sunscreen with you.
If you notice a problem on one of the Provence cycling routes report it with the Suricate app!: sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In short
- Panoramic views of the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux
- Orange's Roman Theatre and Triumphal Arch, classified as UNESCO World Heritage sites
- The charming medieval village of Pernes les Fontaines and its 40 fountains
- Carpentras historical centre, its market, synagogue, cathedral etc.
Contact
Office de Tourisme du Pays Réuni d'OrangeE-Mail : accueil@paysdorange.com
Website : https://www.poptourisme.fr/