Caderousse, Orange, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Sorgues, Sauveterre, Villeneuve-Les-Avignon, Avignon

EV17 - ViaRhôna stage 18 - Caderousse > Avignon

Route

Crossing

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

3h30

Distance

29.69km

Positive elevation

100 meters

Negative elevation

105 meters

Altitude

Min. 16 meters

Max. 31 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Caderousse / Avignon

Parking

Avignon

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Caderousse :

Leave the small village of Caderousse by a temporary Via Rhôna trail that leads to the peaks of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards before entering Avignon."
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The route climbs up around 1 km and crosses through hillside vineyards affording beautiful views over the Rhone Valley. After Sorgues and as far as Pontet, the 3.5-km route through industrial and commercial areas demands more vigilance until the greenway running along the canals, at the entrance to Avignon, a stunning way in to the former City of the Popes.
If you have children in tow, it may be easier to take the train from Sorgues or Orange to Avignon.

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public transport

By train to Orange stationZou bus line 922 from Orange to Caderousse (Porte Castellan stop)

recommended
parking(s)

Cours Aristide Briand-Caderousse

road access

A 7 motorway, exit Orange Sud or Orange centre

To be noted


  • Greenway (canal towpath) between points 1 and 2

  • Take extra care between points 3 and 4 - high traffic in this area. 

  • Slope between points 5 and 6

  • Avoid section 3 to 4 with children and take the train from Sorgues to Avignon. 

  • It is recommended to cycle from north to south.

  • Avoid taking this route in Mistral wind conditions.

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

In short

  • Views of Châteauneuf du Pape and its vineyards
  • As you leave Avignon, panoramic views of the Rhône, the Pont d'Avignon, the Popes' Palace and Mont Ventoux.