18 - Gateway to Mont Ventoux

18

Route

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

2h

Distance

22.30km

Positive elevation

366 meters

Negative elevation

367 meters

Altitude

Min. 225 meters

Max. 444 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Bédoin / Bédoin

Parking

Bédoin

Elevation

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Aux portes du Ventoux

GPX track

The tourist service at Bédoin :

Discover the true heart of Provence and all of its different elements along this family-friendly cycle route.
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Visitors can not only admire the typical landscapes of vineyards and orchards, but also discover the colourful houses in the villages of Flassan and Bédoin - decorated with ochre - and enjoy beautiful breaks beside the peaceful fountains. Created by 'Communauté d'agglomération Ventoux Comtat Venaissin' www.destination-ventoux.com

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public transport

Bus line L Bédoin - Carpentras - Réseau Trans'CoVe (bus network)

recommended
parking(s)

P1 and P2 at the entrance of Bédoin

road access

No particular recommendation

To be noted


  • Between points 1 and 2 : unpaved section

  • Between points 3 and 4 : unpaved section with uneven ground  

  • Point 5 : take care, busy road

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

  • The foothills of Mont Ventoux and the typical farmland: vineyards, cherry orchards, olive groves
  • The village of Flassan and its colourful houses
  • Refreshing break at Salettes Lake in Mormoiron (swimming lake)