MTB no.15 - Ballagros Lavender
15
Route
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2h30
Distance
11.36km
Positive elevation
309 meters
Negative elevation
310 meters
Altitude
Min. 841 meters
Max. 1038 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
Departure / Arrival
Saint-Christol d'Albion / Saint-Christol d'Albion
Parking
Saint-Christol d'Albion
Elevation
GPX track
The tourist service at Saint-Christol :
360° landscapes between Ventoux, Lure and Luberon, lavender fields and oak forests
This intermediate-level route is aimed at people who are experienced mountain bikers. The start of the route is flat but the circuit becomes tougher as it goes on. Your efforts will be rewarded by the beauty of the panoramic views of Ventoux and the Albion plateau. Stay alert during the descent that brings you back to the village.
recommended
parking(s)
Parking in the center of the village
To be noted
- During huntig season, wear brightly coloured clothing, make yourself known and respect the signage put in place by the hunting party.
- If you come across a herd of animals, go around rather than through it and respect safety regulations concerning livestock guard dogs.
- Access to forest areas is regulated during the summer season (July to September). To find out the daily level of fire risk, check the information point at +33 (0)4 28 31 77 11 or go to www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/vaucluse.
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
- Discovery of the village of Saint-Christol
- Panoramas of the Ventoux and the Albion plateau
- Agricultural landscapes and lavender fields