The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Apt

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Apt

Moderate

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(10)

239

riders

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Apt

02:35

48.2km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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After 39.9 km for 823 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.38 km

Bruoux Mines

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The Mines of Bruoux are an underground marvel located in the department of Vaucluse. These ancient ocher mines feature a labyrinth of tunnels adorned with vibrant colors, offering visitors a unique and captivating experience of subterranean beauty and history.

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9.26 km

Roussillon Climb

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The climb to Roussillon is about 3km with an average gradient of 3%.

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12.8 km

The Ochres of Roussillon

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The ocher rocks offer a very special play of colors from rich yellow to warm orange to bright red. The ocher industry once flourished here, today you can explore the bizarre rocky landscape on a bike tour or hike.

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12.8 km

View of Roussillon's ochre cliffs

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Very pretty village with its Ocher trail. (Early in the morning, there is no one)

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12.9 km

Roussilon

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With a motorhome you always have to park very far out... we recommend a bike, or even better an e-bike, as the places are always at the top of the …

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18.0 km

Roussillon

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No matter which side you go from, you have to climb and the town is very, very crowded - at least in summer. But down at the entrance to the …

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34.7 km

View of the Fairy Chimneys

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43.5 km

Les Athenoux

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After every hill you are rewarded with a great view. 👍

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44.2 km

Ruins

48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.3 km

1.23 km

1.11 km

823 m

815 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

16.6 km

864 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

16°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

August 28, 2022,Apt-Provence "Die Ockerrunde"

France/Provence/Vaucluse/Luberon/Apt, this is where we started our first tour in this beautiful region today. Unique in France, the ocher cliffs of the Luberon, with their fiery red landscapes and luminous soils, were our first destination. Not so easy at over 30 degrees and a light wind, because in addition to the beautiful places on the trip, there was a rather …

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