Venasque is a village located in the Vaucluse Mountains of Provence, France, offering diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The region features landscapes ranging from the foothills of Mont Ventoux to the Gorges de la Nesque, and extends through the Comtat Venaissin with its vineyards and cherry orchards. This varied geography provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, jogging, road cycling, and more. Oak forests and limestone plateaus dotted with ancient dry-stone huts also characterize the area's natural environment.
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4.8
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65
riders
27.0km
01:53
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.7
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339
riders
49.9km
03:27
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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183
riders
39.4km
02:26
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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86
riders
44.5km
02:50
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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22
runners
19.0km
02:36
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

22
runners
19.2km
02:32
660m
660m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

9
runners
38.9km
05:23
1,440m
1,440m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

54
runners
12.7km
01:45
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
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472
riders
51.6km
02:26
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2.0
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66
riders
29.8km
01:33
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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64
riders
34.7km
01:45
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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60
riders
22.6km
01:16
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
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119
hikers
10.6km
03:30
380m
380m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
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94
hikers
9.79km
02:56
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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141
hikers
8.88km
02:47
300m
300m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
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55
hikers
9.91km
02:56
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
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210
riders
69.4km
05:09
1,910m
1,910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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359
riders
63.3km
04:57
1,900m
1,900m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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26
riders
52.7km
03:45
910m
910m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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8
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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45
riders
28.7km
02:44
640m
640m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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34
riders
29.9km
02:52
700m
700m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
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29
riders
37.1km
03:42
990m
990m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
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23
riders
37.8km
03:48
950m
950m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Venasque offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region has 92 routes available for exploration. These routes have an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 65,000 visitors.
Venasque offers several touring cycling routes, particularly through the Comtat Venaissin, known for its vineyards and orchards. These routes are suitable for hybrid, electric, and road bikes. A dedicated guide provides more information on Cycling around Venasque.
Extensive hiking trails crisscross the countryside around Venasque, catering to various fitness levels. The GR91 hiking trail passes just east of the village, heading north towards Mont Ventoux. Local trails include loops around the Gorges de la Nesque and paths through cherry orchards. More details are available in the Hiking around Venasque guide.
Road cyclists can find challenging ascents towards Mont Ventoux and scenic routes through the Gorges de la Nesque. The Gorges de la Nesque provides an incredible road cycling experience with a gradual ascent and stunning views. The Road Cycling Routes around Venasque guide offers specific routes.
Venasque features mountain biking trails that explore the diverse terrain of the region. These routes can lead through oak forests and past ancient dry-stone huts. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Venasque guide.
Notable natural features include Mont Ventoux and the Vaucluse Mountains, offering panoramic views. The Gorges de la Nesque is a spectacular limestone canyon. The region also features the Comtat Venaissin with vineyards and cherry orchards, and the Ochre Cliffs of Joucas.
Jogging around Venasque offers diverse terrain, with challenging inclines leading to panoramic viewpoints and paths through verdant valleys. Popular routes include Saint Gens and Fond de Nesque, which feature significant elevation changes. The Running Trails around Venasque guide provides route details.
The region offers a variety of routes catering to different fitness levels, from moderate walks and easy cycling paths to challenging routes with significant elevation gain. This includes demanding mountain trails and scenic paths through orchards and valleys.
Venasque is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 65,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 92 available routes have an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Venasque, including Cycling around Venasque, Hiking around Venasque, Running Trails around Venasque, Road Cycling Routes around Venasque, MTB Trails around Venasque, and Gravel biking around Venasque.
The official website for Venasque can be found through the Ventoux Provence tourism office. The official municipality website is venasque.fr. The tourist office phone number is +33490660293.
Venasque provides opportunities for gravel biking, allowing exploration of varied terrain including paths through forests and rural landscapes. A specific guide is available for Gravel biking around Venasque.

