L'Île de la Barthelasse-balade à vélo-4
Route
Difficulty
Very easy
Duration
1h30
Distance
13.65km
Positive elevation
0 meters
Negative elevation
0 meters
Altitude
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Max. 0 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
The tourist service at Avignon :
"A ride combining nature and heritage, ideal to discover the fauna and flora around Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, a cardinal seat and royal city standing opposite Avignon, the papal city.Difficulty: Intermediate"
"This is a ride through nature from the Villeneuve tourist office along the banks of the Rhone, over the Abbaye Plain, and along the side canal. It’s a great opportunity to discover plant and animal life along the waterways.
Please note that when the Mistral is blowing the route is windy.
Please do not pick the fruit in the orchards."
Please note that when the Mistral is blowing the route is windy.
Please do not pick the fruit in the orchards."
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
Velopop station available on the island of Barthelasse.Possibility of river ferry from the Pont d'Avignon.
recommended
parking(s)
Ile de la Barthelasse - les Allées de L'Oulle
road access
Departing from Avignon, cross the Daladier Bridge towards Villeneuve les Avignon, and park on the Ile de la Barthelasse
To be noted
Respect the orchards and crops, and buy apples or cherries direct from the farmers.
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 is favoured by families from Avignon!
- On a narrow path, the route guides you along the banks of the Rhône and to the heart of the island's fields and orchards, with a peaceful rural atmosphere.
- The most beautiful views of the Popes' Palace, the Rhône, the Pont d'Avignon, and Mont Ventoux!
Contact
Office de Tourisme du Grand AvignonE-Mail : tourisme@grandavignon.fr
Website : https://grandavignon-destinations.fr/