L'Île de la Barthelasse-balade à vélo-4

La Provence à Vélo

Route

Difficulty

Very easy

Duration

1h30

Distance

0.00km

Positive elevation

0 meters

Negative elevation

0 meters

Altitude

Min. 18 meters

Max. 18 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Avignon / Avignon

Parking

Avignon

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Avignon :

"A ride combining nature and heritage, ideal to discover the fauna and flora around Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, a cardinal seat and royal city standing opposite Avignon, the papal city.
Difficulty: Intermediate"
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"This is a ride through nature from the Villeneuve tourist office along the banks of the Rhone, over the Abbaye Plain, and along the side canal. It’s a great opportunity to discover plant and animal life along the waterways.
Please note that when the Mistral is blowing the route is windy.
Please do not pick the fruit in the orchards."

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public transport

Velopop station available on the island of Barthelasse.Possibility of river ferry from the Pont d'Avignon.

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parking(s)

Ile de la Barthelasse - les Allées de L'Oulle

road access

Departing from Avignon, cross the Daladier Bridge towards Villeneuve les Avignon, and park on the Ile de la Barthelasse

To be noted

Respect the orchards and crops, and buy apples or cherries direct from the farmers.
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

  • The route is favoured by families from Avignon!
  • On a narrow path, the route guides you along the banks of the Rhône and to the heart of the island's fields and orchards, with a peaceful rural atmosphere.
  • The most beautiful views of the Popes' Palace, the Rhône, the Pont d'Avignon, and Mont Ventoux!

Contact

Office de Tourisme du Grand Avignon
E-Mail : tourisme@grandavignon.fr
Website : https://grandavignon-destinations.fr/