Monieux, Sault

MTB n°12 - From Monieux to Saint-Jean de Sault

12

Route

Loop

Difficulty

Intermediary

Duration

1h30

Distance

13.20km

Positive elevation

276 meters

Negative elevation

276 meters

Altitude

Min. 624 meters

Max. 831 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Monieux / Monieux

Parking

Monieux

Elevation

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GPX track

The tourist service at Monieux :

Nice advanced course
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Between lavender, forest and limestone, this route offers lovely views of Mont Ventoux, the villages of Sault and Monieux, the Gorges de la Nesque and the Luberon.

Obstacles requiring a good level of mountain bike riding.
The final part of the circuit (descent to the lake) is not recommended for beginners. Monieux can be reached by road.

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Accéder à l'itinéraire

recommended
parking(s)

Parking on the D942 at Monieux

road access

From Carpentras, follow the D942 towards Mazan then the D1 from Villes-sur-Auzon.A few kilometers before Sault, turn right onto the D942 towards Monieux. The car park is located at the bottom of the village, along the D942.

To be noted

During hunting season, wear a brightly coloured outfit to make yourself distinguishable, and follow the signs posted by hunters.


If you come across a herd, bypass it and follow the rules concerning livestock guardian dogs.

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

  • Between lavender, limestone and woodland
  • Beautiful views of the village of Monieux and Mont-Ventoux
  • Picnic break or relaxing stop at the Monieux lake

Contact

Parc Naturel Régional du Mont-Ventoux
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/OTI-Ventoux-Sud-1387460531503903/