Bedoin, Sault, Aurel
Stage 3: Bédoin/Sault Vaucluse Mountain Bike Trail - e-bike
Route
Crossing
Difficulty
Intermediary
Duration
5h
Distance
54km
Positive elevation
1811 meters
Negative elevation
1435 meters
Altitude
Min. 383 meters
Max. 1526 meters
- circuit
- variante
- voie verte
- liaison
The tourist service at Bédoin :
One of the most demanding stages. After the legendary ascent of Mont Ventoux from the Southern face to the summit, an easier descent begins to reach the Sault plateau and its lavender fields.
A 15-kilometre ascent with more than 1,000 metres of uneven and challenging terrain begins now! But the breath-taking panoramic view quickly makes you forget the difficulty. The rolling track leads you to the legendary Chalet Reynard south of Mont-Ventoux.
You now find yourself at the heart of the UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve and its alpine scenery. After another ascent, you will reach the crest of the east side of Mont Ventoux to begin your descent to Aurel.
The route then climbs up to the Sault Plateau and its lavender fields, for a smooth finish.
You now find yourself at the heart of the UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve and its alpine scenery. After another ascent, you will reach the crest of the east side of Mont Ventoux to begin your descent to Aurel.
The route then climbs up to the Sault Plateau and its lavender fields, for a smooth finish.
public transport
Line 12 of the Zou Bus network
Carpentras - Sault
Carpentras - Sault
recommended parking (s)
Domaine de Bélézy's Parking
In short
- Dizzying ascent of 15 km and more than 1000 m D+
- Breath-taking views and rolling track between the lunar summit and the undergrowth.
- Attractive descent to Aurel, and discovery of lavender fields on the Sault Plateau.
Follow the Grande traversée de Vaucluse markings.
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