Cabrieres-D'avignon, Lagnes, Saumane-De-Vaucluse, Gordes

MTB n°44 - Grande Combe

44

Route

Loop

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

2h

Distance

17.55km

Positive elevation

561 meters

Negative elevation

560 meters

Altitude

Min. 164 meters

Max. 620 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Parking de la Mairie - Cabrières d'Avignon / Parking de la Mairie - Cabrières d'Avignon

Parking

Parking de la Mairie - Cabrières d'Avignon

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Cabrières-d'Avignon :

A long climb up onto the ridges of Pouraques, followed by a mythical descent in single file in the heart of unspoilt nature.
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On this fun, fast descent of La Grande Combe, be on the lookout for mountain-bikers coming the other way up the GTV trail!

Important: Beware of livestock guardian dogs on the ridges in spring.
Important: Watch your speed on the descent – you might not be the only one on the trail!

Variant: The classic La Grande Combe route can easily be extended by setting out from the village of Lagnes and following circuit no 42, “Autour du Mur de la Peste” (Around the Plague Wall).

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public transport

Consult the Zou bus network https://services-zou.maregionsud.fr

recommended
parking(s)

Town hall car park - Cabrières d'Avignon

To be noted

Be careful during the descent, you will encouter riders following the route in the opposite direction (Grande Traversée de Vaucluse)


Check your equipment before departure
The day before your trip, check access to the massif in case of fire risk
https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/vaucluse/
T. +33)4.28.31.77.11
In case of fire, call 18 or 112

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

  • A splendid loop all on singl-track trails at the heart of nature, and a descent of the Grande Combe
  • Possible variant starting from the village of Lagnes and following circuit n°42 ''Autour du Mur de la Peste''.

Contact

Parc naturel régional du Luberon
E-Mail : accueil@parcduluberon.fr
Website : https://www.visugpx.com/tUoyI8N4BB
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