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Roussillon

The Ochres of Roussillon – The Colorado of Rustrel loop from Roussillon

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Roussillon

The Ochres of Roussillon – The Colorado of Rustrel loop from Roussillon

Hard

4.8

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The Ochres of Roussillon – The Colorado of Rustrel loop from Roussillon

03:47

57.5km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.59 km for 96 m

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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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26.9 km

Rustrel's Provençal Colorado

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rustrel presents a “Provençal Colorado” much larger than that of Rousillon. A real hiking trail allows you to spend several hours in its magnificent old ocher quarries. These accumulations of sand are the testimony of a sea which retreated a long time ago.

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27.9 km

The Colorado of Rustrel

Highlight • Canyon

As a reminder, it is strictly forbidden to enter Colorado trails by bike.

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28.7 km

Rustrel's Provencal Colorado

Highlight • Gorge

The Colorado Provençal of Rustrel, located in the Luberon, is a unique landscape with flamboyant colors, the result of the former exploitation of ochre quarries. This site offers an exotic walk through rock formations sculpted by time, with hues ranging from yellow to bright red. The well-marked trails wind between cliffs, dunes and fairy chimneys, offering spectacular views of these impressive reliefs.

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33.8 km

Main Square, Caseneuve

Highlight • Settlement

beautiful village along the way.

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34.0 km

View of Castle in Caseneuve

Highlight • Castle

While in Caseneuve, be sure to take a moment to admire the impressive view of the medieval castle perched above the village. As you cycle along the winding roads, the castle’s stone walls and towers stand out against the surrounding hills, providing a picturesque backdrop. This route not only offers a rewarding climb, but also a chance to soak up the charming Provençal landscape, with its vineyards, olive groves and panoramic views.

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36.2 km

Église Notre-Dame-des-Aumades

Ruins

46.7 km

Calavon Greenway from Apt

Highlight (Segment) • Other

This route follows the traces of the old railway line for most of the way. The road is completely tarmacked for the entire route.

It follows a greenway for the most part, with the exception of 2 km at the place called 'Le Chêne' and for 500 m at the villages of Beaumettes and Coustellet.

The Véloroute starts in Cavaillon, then follows the Calavon valley, and ends at the foot of the Luberon, at the D 48 which leads to Castellet. You can also take the route in the other direction.

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55.6 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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57.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

14.8 km

9.82 km

4.43 km

1.84 km

Surfaces

24.4 km

16.6 km

16.2 km

305 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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The Ochres of Roussillon – The Colorado of Rustrel loop from Roussillon

The Ochres of Roussillon

Rustrel's Provençal Colorado

The Colorado of Rustrel

Rustrel's Provencal Colorado

Main Square, Caseneuve

View of Castle in Caseneuve

Calavon Greenway from Apt

Former Ochre Quarry, Roussillon

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