Stage 2: Malaucène/Bédoin Vaucluse Mountain Bike Trail - e-bike
Route
Difficulty
Intermediary
Duration
5h
Distance
53.89km
Positive elevation
1688 meters
Negative elevation
1 meters
Altitude
Min. 145 meters
Max. 565 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
The tourist service at Malaucène :
After your first ascent of the Giant de Provence, the route crosses the Dentelles de Montmirail massif, a paradise for cyclists, climbers, and wine lovers of the Côtes du Rhône.
Services pour cyclistes
After Malaucène, the northern gate of Mont-Ventoux, next come the famous limestone ridges of the Dentelles-de-Montmiral. After an easy first section, the route leads you to the heart of the massif, consisting of a series of tough climbs and easy descents.After the famous wine village of Gigondas, you continue between rocky spurs, pine forests and vineyards to pass through beautiful hilltop villages.
Nestled in a hill, Lac du Paty will provide with you with a refreshing rest break.
After an amazing passage through the lands of ochre, you slowly make your way towards Bédoin, the southern gate of Ventoux.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
Zou Bus Line 11: Carpentras -Vaison la Romaine.
recommended
parking(s)
In front of the Post Office
To be noted
The route only partially follows the Grande traversée de Vaucluse and is therefore unmarked. Route adapted to e-bike. GPS required.
Before departure, make sure to consult the Prevention of fire risks in Vaucluse website, to respect the massif closures. (T. +33 (0)4.28.31.77.11)
This itinerary is best suited to autumn and spring
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