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

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Via venaissia d'Orange à Velleron

liaison de Velleron à Robion

GPX track

The tourist service at Orange :

Secure cycle path on an old railway line.
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To extend the ride, 3 other bike rides are available at Jonquières and Loriol-Aubignan stations.

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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

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'Orange
E-Mail : accueil@paysdorange.com
Website : https://www.poptourisme.fr/