Ferrassières is a region in Drôme Provençale, located on the expansive Albion Plateau and offering views of Mont Ventoux. This area features diverse terrain, including vast lavender fields, oak forests, and traditional Provençal elements like dry-stone structures. Its varied landscape supports several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Ferrassières offers more than 10 routes for outdoor activities across several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.…
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4.9
(131)
3,091
riders
73.3km
05:24
1,710m
1,710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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1,662
riders
27.8km
02:03
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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3,256
riders
74.1km
05:24
1,600m
1,600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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244
riders
79.0km
05:42
1,680m
1,680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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143
riders
60.4km
03:05
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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117
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57.3km
03:10
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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128
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29.7km
01:18
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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88
riders
61.7km
03:05
990m
990m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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48
riders
57.3km
05:52
1,780m
1,780m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
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25.8km
02:10
420m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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38.7km
03:26
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

39
riders
102km
07:11
1,790m
1,790m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64
hikers
5.72km
01:39
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43
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8.40km
02:23
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
hikers
6.16km
01:46
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
8.62km
02:23
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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272
riders
59.6km
04:19
1,490m
1,490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
81.1km
05:47
1,900m
1,900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.3km
02:29
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
52.4km
03:34
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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21
runners
9.40km
01:06
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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runners
6.08km
00:43
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
12.1km
01:23
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
4.70km
00:34
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ferrassières offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain from high plateaus to valleys, providing varied experiences. More than 15 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.61 stars from over 2,000 ratings.
Ferrassières provides options for various cycling disciplines. Road cyclists can find challenging circuits traversing cols like Macuègne and Aulan, or longer rides exploring the northern side of Mont Ventoux. For a general overview of cycling, refer to the Cycling around Ferrassières guide.
Yes, Ferrassières offers mountain biking opportunities. The region's diverse topography, including the wild Ventoux mountains, provides suitable terrain for MTB. Explore specific routes and information in the MTB Trails around Ferrassières guide.
Ferrassières is an excellent starting point for hiking, particularly its botanical lavender trails. Loops of approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) or 3 miles (5 km) are available from the village, offering views of Mont Ventoux and the Plateau d'Albion. The guide Hiking around Ferrassières provides more details.
The region offers accessible options suitable for families, such as the shorter hiking loops from the village. These trails, like the 'between lavender and dry stone' loop, are designed to be easy and allow discovery of the lavender fields and restored bories. Many routes are rated by the komoot community, helping to identify suitable options.
Ferrassières is renowned for its vast lavender fields, which bloom from July to mid-August. The area is situated on the expansive Albion Plateau and offers views of the iconic Mont Ventoux. The landscape also features almond trees, oak forests, and traditional Provençal structures like 'jas' and 'bories'.
The lavender fields are a major draw, typically blooming from July to mid-August. The village celebrates its lavender heritage with a festival on the first Sunday of July. This period offers picturesque scenery for cyclists and hikers, though the region is suitable for outdoor activities across multiple seasons.
Ferrassières is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 70,000 visitors having explored the region. The 15 available routes have received over 2,000 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.61 out of 5 stars from the community.
Komoot offers several guides for Ferrassières, including Cycling around Ferrassières, Road Cycling Routes around Ferrassières, and MTB Trails around Ferrassières. Guides for hiking, running, and gravel biking are also available to help plan your adventures.
For tourism information covering Ferrassières, you can contact the Ventoux Sud Tourist Office. The phone number for the tourist office is +33 (0)4 90 64 01 21. Additional information can be found on the Ventoux Provence official website.
Yes, Ferrassières offers gravel biking routes that immerse riders in the wild Ventoux mountains. These routes provide a unique way to explore the region's diverse landscapes. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Ferrassières guide.
The 'Lavender Routes' are a network stretching for nearly 600 miles (1000 km) that connect areas rich in lavender, from the foot of Mont Ventoux to the Valensole Plateau. These routes offer unique colors and scents, providing an immersive experience for touring cyclists and hikers through the fragrant fields.

