40 - Touring the Comtat Venaissin by bike

40

Route

Loop

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

18h

Distance

113.06km

Positive elevation

1657 meters

Negative elevation

1 meters

Altitude

Min. 38 meters

Max. 444 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Carpentras / Carpentras

Parking

Carpentras

Elevation

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Downloads

Roadbook Tour du Comtat UK

Tour du Comtat

GPX track

The tourist service at Carpentras :

The Comtat Venaissin, land of art and history, is located in the heart of Provence at the foot of Mont Ventoux - a discrete territory of varied and protected landscapes.
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public transport

Regional train line (TER): Avignon-Carpentras

recommended
parking(s)

Car Park at the Porte d'Orange

To be noted



  • Hilly and fairly sporty bike course.



  • To make the most of the views and the charm of the villages crossed, opt for the electric bike.



  • Avoid hot days.


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

  • Small country roads that wind amidst orchards and vineyards and are ideal for cycling.
  • Discovery of the Dentelles de Montmirail the Mont Ventoux piedmont.
  • Discovery of the Monts de Vaucluse and the villages that nestle in the hilltops, providing stunning views of Mont Ventoux.
  • Visit of Pernes-les-Fontaines and Carpentras