17 - Between Chapels and Orchards
17
Route
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1h
Distance
10.48km
Positive elevation
172 meters
Negative elevation
172 meters
Altitude
Min. 322 meters
Max. 405 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Office de tourisme de Malaucène / Office de tourisme de Malaucène
Parking
Office de tourisme de Malaucène
Elevation
Downloads
Fiche ciruit Entre chapelles et vergers
GPX track
The tourist service at Malaucène :
This family-friendly route invites you to cycle along the foothills of Mont Ventoux, the 'Giant of Provence', through vineyards, cherry and olive trees.
A family cycling trip, calm and restful itinerary with no major challenges. The itinerary is studded with orchards and vineyards, at the base of Mont Ventoux.
Parking: Cours des Isnards - MalaucèneStart from the Tourism Office in Malaucène.On the square between the bars, go left in the direction of Beaumont du Ventoux. At the small roundabout go on the right, and 200m after, follow the direction "Sapeurs pompiers" on the left. Take the first left (yellow hiking sign for “Les Margaud”). Cycle this small road lined with fruit trees and vineyards. At the small bridge, go to the right. At the following intersection, take a left and cycle by the St Roch chapel. At the following little bridge, take a right. Continue straight on to the hamlet "Les Valettes". Cycle through the hamlet, and once back on the D153 go to the right. Cycle through Beaumont du Ventoux, continue straight on in the direction of Malaucène. Return to the Tourism Office.
Circuit created by the 'Communauté d'agglomération Ventoux Comtat Venaissin' www.destination-ventoux.com
Parking: Cours des Isnards - MalaucèneStart from the Tourism Office in Malaucène.On the square between the bars, go left in the direction of Beaumont du Ventoux. At the small roundabout go on the right, and 200m after, follow the direction "Sapeurs pompiers" on the left. Take the first left (yellow hiking sign for “Les Margaud”). Cycle this small road lined with fruit trees and vineyards. At the small bridge, go to the right. At the following intersection, take a left and cycle by the St Roch chapel. At the following little bridge, take a right. Continue straight on to the hamlet "Les Valettes". Cycle through the hamlet, and once back on the D153 go to the right. Cycle through Beaumont du Ventoux, continue straight on in the direction of Malaucène. Return to the Tourism Office.
Circuit created by the 'Communauté d'agglomération Ventoux Comtat Venaissin' www.destination-ventoux.com
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
Bus Line K Malaucène-Carpentras - Réseau Trans'CoVe (bus network)
recommended
parking(s)
Parking next to the Post Office
road access
No particular recommendation
To be noted
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
- Easy cycle route through vineyards and cherry orchards
- Gorgeous views of the north side of Mont Ventoux
- Saint-Sépulcre and Sainte-Marguerite chapels, fountains and Provencal wash house in the hamlet of Les Valettes
Downloads
Contact
sevice patrimoine & culture de la CoveE-Mail : malaucene@ventouxprovence.fr
Website : https://www.provence-a-velo.fr/equipements/mont-ventoux/17-entre-chapelles-et-vergers/provence-4606193-1.html