Sorgues, Bedarrides, Courthezon, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
1 - From the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the Ouvèze plains
1
Route
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h
Distance
27.75km
Positive elevation
240 meters
Negative elevation
240 meters
Altitude
Min. 22 meters
Max. 113 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Parking de l'île de l'Oiselay / Parkplatz der Ile de l'Oiselay
Parking
Parkplatz der Ile de l'Oiselay
Elevation
Downloads
Fiche vélo n°1 : Du vignoble de Châteauneuf du Pape à la plaine de l'Ouvèze
GPX track
The tourist service at Sorgues :
Family-friendly bike ride rich in fragrance and colours from the lovely Oiselet Island.
This cycle route is designed to let you discover the architectural heritage of the ancient centres of Sorgues and Bedarrides, the landscapes of the Ouvèze plains and the undulating hillsides of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards.
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
- Sorgues-Chateauneuf du Pape train station
- Zou line 922 (stp:route de Châteauneuf)
recommended
parking(s)
At the Ile de l'oiselay
road access
From Avignon, take the expressway towards Orange and Sorgues. In the center of Sorgues, reach the Ile de l'oiselay.
To be noted
- Take extra care when cycling between points 1 and 2 because of traffic in Sorgues centre
- Take a hat and sunscreen - the route does not have much shade
- Autumn and spring are the best times of year to cycle this route
- 800 m of the route between points 3 & 4, and 300m of the route between points 5 & 6, are unpaved
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
- Splendid views of Châteauneuf du Pape vineyards and village
- Cool and refreshing route along the banks of the Rhône on Ile de l'oiselay and Islon St Luc
- Discover Courthézon saltwater lake, a bird watcher's paradise
Contact
Office de Tourisme de Châteauneuf-du-PapeE-Mail : accueil.chateauneufdupape@paysdorange.com
Website : http://www.provence-a-velo.fr/