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The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Gargas

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Gargas

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Gargas

Hard

4.6

(7)

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Gargas

02:57

41.4km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 211 m

After 30.5 km for 119 m

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6.96 km

Ochre rocks

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Color walk

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9.56 km

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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9.57 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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9.61 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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24.1 km

View of Gordes

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Gordes is a Provencal village located in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains. The high-altitude village was built entirely from dry stone and is one of the most beautiful villages in France.

From here you have a fantastic view of the old town with its Gordes Castle, which stands on a rocky peak about 360 meters high and rises about 300 meters above the valley level. The view of the mountain village is simply stunning, especially at sunrise.

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View of Gordes

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Beautiful view of the "bird's nest village" - many of the original villages that cling to the hillside have been restored over the past few years, although Gordes is one of the most beautiful

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24.5 km

View of Gordes

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magnificent view over the beautiful village of Gordes.

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24.6 km

View of Gordes

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From the Route de la Combe, the view of Gordes is truly breathtaking. This hilltop village, one of the most beautiful in France, is revealed with its dry stone houses that seem to hang on the hillside. In the background, the rolling landscapes of the Luberon add a touch of magic to this panorama. The road winds through Mediterranean vegetation, between olive trees and holm oaks, offering a new perspective on Gordes at every moment.

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41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

10.2 km

3.73 km

3.42 km

304 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

13.3 km

13.0 km

604 m

377 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Gargas

Ochre rocks