Vaison-La-Romaine, Roaix, Rasteau, Cairanne, Travaillan, Violes, Gigondas, Sablet, Seguret

29 - Cycling Itinerary - Around Vaison Ventoux area

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Route

Loop

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

4h

Distance

41.70km

Positive elevation

439 meters

Negative elevation

442 meters

Altitude

Min. 100 meters

Max. 271 meters

  • circuit
  • variante
  • voie verte
  • liaison

Departure / Arrival

Vaison la Romaine / Vaison la Romaine

Parking

Vaison la Romaine

Elevation

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Downloads

Fiche vélo n°29 NL-ALL : Tour du Pays Vaison Ventoux

Fiche vélo n°29 FR-ANG : Tour du Pays Vaison Ventoux

GPX track

The tourist service at Vaison-la-Romaine :

Along this trail you will travel through time, among Roman remnants, Medieval towns and villages perched high up in the mountains.
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The alternative athletic route between Roaix and Rasteau will take you along a little mountain path from which you will have an unforgettable view of the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Mont Ventoux and the Rhône Valley.
On taking the other athletic route, you will discover the peace and tranquillity of the region.

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Accéder à l'itinéraire

public transport

By train to OrangeThen by bus, line Zou 904 (get off at Cave Romaine)

recommended
parking(s)

Place du 11 novembre - opposite the tourist office

road access

Deaprting from Avignon, follow the signs to Orange, then to Vaison la Romaine.Or head to Carpentras, then Malaucène, and Vaison la Romaine.

To be noted


  • The route is best suited to autumn and spring 

  • Avoid very hot periods (July and August) because there is little shade on the route.

  • Dirt track between points 1 and 2

  • Very steep road between Roaix and Rasteau.

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 course offers beautiful views of the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
  • Discover the villages of Rasteau, Cairanne, Violès, Sablet, and Séguret, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
  • Take the opportunity to discover the medieval upper town of Vaison la Romaine and have a bite to eat there.