MTB n°7 - Le Bois du Défends
7
Route
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h90
Distance
10.74km
Positive elevation
147 meters
Negative elevation
145 meters
Altitude
Min. 766 meters
Max. 840 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Sault / Sault
Parking
Sault
Elevation
Downloads
GPX track
The tourist service at Sault :
Easy mountain bike loop
This is an easy loop particularly suitable for families. Along this ride you will discover the Bois du Défends, which is especially refreshing during the height of the summer heat.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
recommended
parking(s)
Aires Carpark
road access
From Carpentras, follow the D942 towards Mazan then the D1 from Villes-sur-Auzon.Once in the centre of Sault, follow the signs to the Aires Carpark.
To be noted
During hunting season, wear a brightly coloured outfit to make yourself distinguishable, and follow the signs posted by hunters.
If you come across a herd, bypass it and follow the rules set out concerning livestock guardian dogs.
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
- The Défends Wood: its shady paths and racecourse
- The Sault Plateau and its fields of lavender and small spelt
- The village of Sault and its Provençale market
Downloads
Contact
Parc Naturel Régional du Mont-VentouxMobile : Show number 06 70 17 23 40
E-Mail : contact@parcduventoux.fr
Website : https://www.parcduventoux.fr/