Saint-Saturnin-Les-Apt, Lioux, Murs, Gordes, Cabrieres-D'avignon, Saumane-De-Vaucluse, Le Beaucet, La Roque-Sur-Pernes, Fontaine-De-Vaucluse

Stage 8: St Saturnin les Apt/Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Crossing Vaucluse by e-bike

La Provence à Vélo

Route

Crossing

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

4h

Distance

55.31km

Positive elevation

1486 meters

Negative elevation

1 meters

Altitude

Min. 80 meters

Max. 663 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt / Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Parking

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Elevation

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Tracé GPX St Saturnin/Fontaine

GPX track

The tourist service at Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt :

Itinerary in the heart of the Monts de Vaucluse featuring a succession of cliffs, limestone valleys, scrubland etc. The stage continues through Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, before following a single-track trail to the freshness of Sorgues in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
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After a smooth start, a road climb leads you a route that passes under the impressive Madeleine cliff that overhangs the village of Lioux. This is followed by an abrupt ascent via track and road to Murs.
The route then alternates between paths and bucolic roads to reach the famous village of Gordes. After this comes a steep ascent on a beautiful path, then a long descent following tracks in a crude landscape of limestone and stones, leading you above the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

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public transport

Zou Bus Network Line 16 Apt - Sault and Line 21 Isle sur Sorgue - Coustellet 

recommended
parking(s)

Parking in the town centre

To be noted

Follow the GTV Markings.

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

In short

  • At the heart of the Monts de Vaucluse
  • Between Garrigues, bories (stone huts), cliffs, and vertiginous valleys.
  • Stage passing through Gordes with arrival at Fontaine de Vaucluse and its turquoise waters.

Contact

Conseil départemental de Vaucluse - Maison des Sports
E-Mail : cdpal@vaucluse.fr