11 - from Mont Ventoux to L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
11
Route
Loop
Difficulty
Intermediary
Duration
3h
Distance
23.59km
Positive elevation
199 meters
Negative elevation
197 meters
Altitude
Min. 48 meters
Max. 153 meters
Departure / Arrival
Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron / Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron
Parking
Parking du Marché Agricole, Velleron
Elevation
Downloads
Autour de Carpentras et Pernes-les-Fontaines
GPX track
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The tourist service at Velleron :
Starting from Velleron, this ride along the Sorgue river will lead you to Pernes-les-Fontaines, the city where Paul de Vivie (1853-1930) was born. Known as 'Vélocio', Paul de Vivie was an iconic figure in French cycle touring, working most notably on the improvement of the derailleur.Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
By train to Carpentras or Ile-sur-la-SorgueThen by bus, line Zou 913 (Marché Agricole stop)
recommended
parking(s)
Car park at Velleron Farmers' Market
To be noted
- Take care along the banks of the canal
- Unpaved sections: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8
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
- Discover Pernes les Fontaines and Isle sur la Sorgue
- Carpentras canal, historically used to irrigate crops
- Velleron Farmers' Market