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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Buoux

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Buoux

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Buoux

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Buoux

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Buoux

04:18

51.6km

930m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 27.0 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.7 km

Ochre rocks

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Color walk

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19.8 km

Former Ochre Quarry, Roussillon

Highlight • Natural Monument

You ride over hill and rock past fascinating rock formations that show different shades of red and orange depending on the position of the sun. The varied terrain of the former ochre open-cast mine is a real playground for mountain bikers.

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22.0 km

Entrance to the Sentier des Ocres de Roussillon

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Colors changing according to the brightness of the sun☀️

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22.1 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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22.2 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 mountain. In August it is also super hot, we had 35 degrees! However, it is pleasant in the small streets in town because the sun cannot shine in. The ocher rocks are a must! This color can also be found in other places in the world. At Ayersrock in Australia, in the south of India. When running, be careful not to fall, you won't get the paint out of your clothes.

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22.2 km

Roussilion city center

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Entrance to the city center of Roussillon.

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47.6 km

Under the rocks

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varied trail in a beautiful area.

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49.5 km

ENS Le vallon de l'Aiguebrun

Nature Reserve

51.4 km

Buoux

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The romantic and quiet Buoux is a small hamlet in the middle of Provence. Situated on a high plateau, it is surrounded by many lavender fields. In early summer you can see the poppies blooming everywhere in the village.

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51.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

14.3 km

13.8 km

2.65 km

2.56 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

16.7 km

5.97 km

4.98 km

1.87 km

184 m

168 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

36°C

17°C

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Buoux

Ochre rocks

Former Ochre Quarry, Roussillon

Entrance to the Sentier des Ocres de Roussillon

The Ochres of Roussillon

Roussilon

Roussilion city center

Under the rocks

Buoux

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