MTB n°7 - Le Bois du Défends

7

Route

Difficulty

Very easy

Duration

1h90

Distance

10.74km

Positive elevation

147 meters

Negative elevation

145 meters

Altitude

Min. 766 meters

Max. 840 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Sault / Sault

Parking

Sault

Elevation

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Downloads

Carte VTT 2019 Ventoux

GPX track

The tourist service at Sault :

Easy mountain bike loop
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This is an easy loop particularly suitable for families. Along this ride you will discover the Bois du Défends, which is especially refreshing during the height of the summer heat.

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Accéder à l'itinéraire

recommended
parking(s)

Aires Carpark

road access

From Carpentras, follow the D942 towards Mazan then the D1 from Villes-sur-Auzon.Once in the centre of Sault, follow the signs to the Aires Carpark.

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 set out 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

  • The Défends Wood: its shady paths and racecourse
  • The Sault Plateau and its fields of lavender and small spelt
  • The village of Sault and its Provençale market

Contact

Parc Naturel Régional du Mont-Ventoux
Mobile : Show number 06 70 17 23 40
E-Mail : contact@parcduventoux.fr
Website : https://www.parcduventoux.fr/