MTB no.51 - Between ochre, vines, and forest

51

Route

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

3h

Distance

26.97km

Positive elevation

614 meters

Negative elevation

613 meters

Altitude

Min. 205 meters

Max. 468 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Devant la Poste - Gargas / Devant la Poste - Gargas

Parking

Devant la Poste - Gargas

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Gargas :

A beautiful mountain bike ride with gentle inclines and varying terrain, including the grey marl of Perréal, the stones of the Monts-de-Vaucluse and the ochre sands of La Gardette.
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As a bonus, the route boasts beautiful views of Roussillon, traversing beautiful hamlets and farms with surprises in store, such as the Ochre Conservatory and the Bruoux Mines (visits strongly recommended).

Caution:
•Control your downhill speed; you may not be the only person on these paths!

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public transport

To be noted

Caution:


  • Control your downhill speed

  • You may not be the only person on these paths!


Check your equipment before departure.
The day before your trip, check access to the massif in case of fire risk
https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/vaucluse/
T. +33)4.28.31.77.11
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

A beautiful mountian bike route.Advantages of the route:
  • Beautiful views of Roussillon
  • Explore pretty hamlets and small farms
  • Bruoux Mines
  • Trails alternating between the grey marl of Perréal, the pebbles of the Monts-de-Vaucluse and the ochre sands of La Gardette.

Contact

Parc naturel régional du Luberon
E-Mail : accueil@parcduluberon.fr
Website : https://www.parcduluberon.fr/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/931761307346545