Cycle route: From the stone to the pebbly terroir
5
Route
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3h
Distance
35.04km
Positive elevation
256 meters
Negative elevation
256 meters
Altitude
Min. 31 meters
Max. 114 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Orange / Orange
Parking
Orange
Elevation
Downloads
Fiche vélo n°5 : De la pierre antique d’Orange aux galets de Châteauneuf-du-Pape
GPX track
The tourist service at Orange :
From the Roman City of the Princes of Orange, this cycling trip enables you to discover the Côtes du Rhône and the Châteauneuf-Du-Pape vineyards.
Leaving from Orange, this trail provides a breathtaking view over the Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. You’ll ride through the hills of the vineyards of Orange, Courthezon and Châteauneuf-Du-Pape. Varied and hilly landscapes.
Get a detailed map and description from the Tourist Office in Orange.
Get a detailed map and description from the Tourist Office in Orange.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
recommended
parking(s)
Cours Aristide Briand in Orange
road access
On the A7 motorway, exit at Orange sud / Orange centre.By train, take the TER from Avignon to Orange
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
- The route offers beautiful views of the vineyards, the Rhone Valley, Ventoux, and the cultural heritage of Orange, Courthézon and Châteauneuf du Pape.
- Splendid passage in front of the wall of the ancient Roman theater of Orange.
- (1) After Courthézon comes a section 300 m from the salt-water lake, an idyllic natural area perfect for a picnic or bird watching.
Contact
Office de Tourisme d'OrangeE-Mail : accueil@paysdorange.com
Website : http://www.orange-tourisme.fr