Gargas, Saint-Saturnin-Les-Apt, Roussillon
MTB no.51 - Between ochre, vines, and forest
51
Route
Loop
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3h
Distance
26.92km
Positive elevation
615 meters
Negative elevation
614 meters
Altitude
Min. 205 meters
Max. 468 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Devant la Poste - Gargas / Devant la Poste - Gargas
Parking
Devant la Poste - Gargas
Elevation
GPX track
The tourist service at Gargas :
A beautiful mountain bike ride with gentle inclines and varying terrain, including the grey marl of Perréal, the stones of the Monts-de-Vaucluse and the ochre sands of La Gardette.
As a bonus, the route boasts beautiful views of Roussillon, traversing beautiful hamlets and farms with surprises in store, such as the Ochre Conservatory and the Bruoux Mines (visits strongly recommended).
Caution:
•Control your downhill speed; you may not be the only person on these paths!
Caution:
•Control your downhill speed; you may not be the only person on these paths!
Accéder à l'itinéraire
public transport
To be noted
Caution:
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
- Control your downhill speed
- You may not be the only person on these paths!
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
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
A beautiful mountian bike route.Advantages of the route:- Beautiful views of Roussillon
- Explore pretty hamlets and small farms
- Bruoux Mines
- Trails alternating between the grey marl of Perréal, the pebbles of the Monts-de-Vaucluse and the ochre sands of La Gardette.
Contact
Parc naturel régional du LuberonE-Mail : accueil@parcduluberon.fr
Website : https://www.parcduluberon.fr/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/groups/931761307346545