Cycling in Provence: The Luberon Valley

Pedal through classic Provence, cycling the Luberon’s seductive landscapes and myriad of ancient hilltop villages. By day, fuel the legs with rustic breads, fig jam and goats cheese, whilst in the evening relax with a chilled glass of local Grenache blanc.

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 32.9 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 291 m
Descent 7 m

Follow dedicated cycle paths and national routes past vineyards and olive groves leading from L’Isle sur la Sorgue into the Luberon Valley.

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Bike Riding · Vaucluse
Loop Ride to Menerbes
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 32.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 507 m
Descent 501 m

It’s easy to lose time in the charming lanes of Bonnieux but for those of you that wish to ride, today’s journey heads via the villages of Lacoste ...

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 27 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 214 m
Descent 244 m

Start the morning with a freewheel down to the town of Apt the gateway town for Haute Provence farmers  fruits, vegetables and crafts.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 34.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 239 m
Descent 298 m

Start the morning with a freewheel down to the town of Apt the gateway town for Haute Provence farmers  fruits, vegetables and crafts.

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 35 km
Duration 2:45 h
Ascent 621 m
Descent 614 m

A beautiful loop ride passing two picturesque villages and a cistercian abbey, a real leg burner in places but the rewards are the views across the ...

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recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 275 m
Descent 518 m

A freewheel down to Luberon Valley floor sweeps west onto an easy going cycle path to the emerald green waters of Fontaine Vaucluse.

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