Mountain Bike Trail - Grand Tour of the Pays d'Apt
GPS 2
Route
Difficulty
Very difficult
Duration
24h
Distance
87.89km
Positive elevation
2313 meters
Negative elevation
2 meters
Altitude
Min. 166 meters
Max. 589 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
The tourist service at Apt :
This loop leads you through the heart of the ochre lands and lavender fields to the summit of the Luberon mountain range.
It is advised that you allow yourself two days for this mountain-biking trail, in order to pace yourself and delight in the beautiful villages you'll see along the way.
This trail is a great way of seeing the most beautiful sites of the Luberon Natural Regional Park. Lands of ochre, fields of lavender, mountain peaks, dry stone, picturesque hamlets, wet valleys... your senses will never cease to be amazed. Bonus: pass through the Mourre-Nègre - summit of the Grand-Luberon (1,125 m).
This trail is a great way of seeing the most beautiful sites of the Luberon Natural Regional Park. Lands of ochre, fields of lavender, mountain peaks, dry stone, picturesque hamlets, wet valleys... your senses will never cease to be amazed. Bonus: pass through the Mourre-Nègre - summit of the Grand-Luberon (1,125 m).
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
Zou bus line 15 Avignon - Apt
recommended
parking(s)
Parking next to the esplanade of the old station
To be noted
GPS and trace are necessary to follow this course.
Before you leave, plan your route, and check your equipment.
The route is best suited to autumn, winter and spring.
In summer, be sure to check the website to check access to the massif and fire risk
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
- Diverse landscapes
- One of the most beautiful mountain bike itineraries in the whole region
- Suitable for e-bikes
- Paths and terraces
- Memorable descents
Contact
Parc naturel régional du LuberonE-Mail : accueil@parcduluberon.fr
Website : https://www.visugpx.com/8D1nL3tay9
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/931761307346545