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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Apt
Gordes

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussillon loop from Gordes

Hard

4.7

(6)

249

riders

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussillon loop from Gordes

03:53

74.1km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: June 20, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 103 m

After 12.8 km for 300 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.1 km

The Ochres of Roussillon

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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2

12.1 km

View of Roussillon's ochre cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

12.3 km

Roussillon

Highlight • Settlement

Center of the special area of Les Ocres, get off your bike to see the beautiful shapes and colors of this earthly wonder

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4

17.7 km

Roussillon

Highlight • Settlement

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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5

25.5 km

Villars village center

Highlight • Other

very quiet centre with lovely cafe

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6

34.7 km

View of the Fairy Chimneys

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

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

Ruins

9

54.0 km

Bruoux Mines

Highlight • Cave

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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74.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.0 km

1.62 km

1.27 km

1.23 km

842 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.3 km

19.8 km

967 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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17°C

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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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