Stage 1: Savoillans/Malaucène Traversée e-bike de Vaucluse
Route
Difficulty
Intermediary
Duration
5h
Distance
32.93km
Positive elevation
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Negative elevation
0 meters
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The tourist service at Savoillans :
The starting point of the Traversée e-bike de Vaucluse, this 1st stage departs from the Toulourenc valley to tackle the north face of Mont Ventoux. Facing the Giant of Provence, with beautiful panoramic views over the villages of Brantes, Saint-Léger-du Ventoux and the hills of the Drôme.
The route begins in the mysterious Toulourenc valley, followed by a gentle climb on a beautiful track in the foothills of the north face of Mont Ventoux.
Across the valley you can admire the picturesque hilltop village of Brantes.
After the Col du Comte, you will enter the heart of the massif of the Giant of Provence, following a track that offers beautiful views.
Following the legendary road of the north face of the Ventoux as you make your descent, you will reach the source of the Groseau, just before Malaucène, for a well-deserved rest stop and a chance to freshen up.
Across the valley you can admire the picturesque hilltop village of Brantes.
After the Col du Comte, you will enter the heart of the massif of the Giant of Provence, following a track that offers beautiful views.
Following the legendary road of the north face of the Ventoux as you make your descent, you will reach the source of the Groseau, just before Malaucène, for a well-deserved rest stop and a chance to freshen up.
recommended
parking(s)
Parking in the town centre
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
- Beautiful slopes climbing up to the northern foothills of Mont Ventoux from the mysterious Toulourenc valley. - After passing the Col du Comte, you are greeted with panoramic views.