Stage 7: Bonnieux/Mérindol Long Distance Mountain Bike Trail e-bike

La Provence à Vélo

Route

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

4h

Distance

67.61km

Positive elevation

1830 meters

Negative elevation

2 meters

Altitude

Min. 98 meters

Max. 708 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Bonnieux / Mérindol

Parking

Mérindol

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Bonnieux :

This is the longest stage of the Traversée de Vaucluse, which takes you from the cedar forest of Bonnieux in the direction of Petit Luberon. Enjoy the panoramic views of the hilltop villages of the Luberon, the Calavon plain, and the Monts de Vaucluse before a technical section in South-Luberon.
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A long but magnificent stage. You leave the massif behind to climb up the slopes of the Petit Luberon before a steep descent.
Next comes the ascent of the southern face of the Petit Luberon (alt. 690 m) following both paths and tracks, to reach the grandiose panorama of the valley of the Durance, the Crau and the Alpilles. You then travel through the Cedar Forest and its majestic hundred-year-old trees to travel through a technical valley bottom to the foot of the Ubac.
Once through the piedmont plain, you reach Oppède-le-Vieux, then Maubec, Robion and Les Taillades, villages steeped in history. From here, you continue towards the slopes of the Petit Luberon. One last climb on nice path plunges you into Vieux Mérindol.

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public transport

Zou Bus Network: Line 18 Apt - Bonnieux - Cavaillon andLine 9Apt - Cadenet - Aix en Provence

recommended
parking(s)

Parking on D36 after the roundabout.

road access

Get to Bonnieux

To be noted

The adapted e-bike route only partially follows the markings for the Grande traversée de Vaucluse. GPS required.
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

  • Discovery of the Cedar forest and its centuries-old trees.
  • Views of the Durance Valley and the Alpilles
  • Discovery of picturesque villages.

Contact

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