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The Ochres by bike

Sur les Ocres à vélo
Mines de Bruoux
Galeries des Mines de Bruoux
Ruelles du village de Gargas
En approche de Roussillon
Village de Roussillon
Credit : ©Eric Garnier - PNR Luberon

Description

A colourful route! With exceptional landscapes, ochre sites, underground or open-air quarries and colourful villages.

Across of the pharmacy, go right to reach below the small roundabout and turn left towards Lombards. Calmly climb to reach a crossing. At the stop sign, turn right and follow the route"The Ochres by bike". Reach the Mines of Bruoux. Then continue to the hamlet of Lombards. Exit through the right and get to the crossroads.
1 - Take a sharp right and at the corner of the campsite, turn left. Come out on the D227 and take a left for 2km. At the crossing with the D4, continue across on the D227 towards Roussillon. Climb two hairpin bends, take two lefts and enter the village streets. Go around a blockand reach to the left foot the ramp leading to the ochre trail.
2 – Go forward to La Burlière avenue (D105), pass a speed bump and at the next junction, go left. Reach a roundabout and continue left towards Apt. Reach another speed bump and at the Y junction, continue straight on the D104 towards Apt. Get to the Conservatoire of Ochres.
3 – Follow the D104, glide through the curves and at the straight line, look out for the small road to the left. Follow it and reach the D4. Cross with the utmost caution and take the small road across, leading to Lombards. Enter a residential area and reach the crossroads you didn't pass on your way going (point 1).
1 – Turn right and return to Gargas by the same route as the one used to go.

Technical Information

Cycling
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1h45mn
Dist.
18 km
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Starting point

Lat : 43.9033118Lng : 5.357636

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Advised parking

Car park near or across the pharmacy, in central Gargas.

Advice

This route follows streets opened to public traffic; under all circumstances,so it is therefore essential to respect the highway code. Wearing a helmet is highly recommended, for children as well as adults.!

Access

At 5 km northwest of Apt by the D900 and D101.

Ambiance

« Through small picturesque roads, this ride follows the western part of the route"The Ochres by bike". Accessible to all, it goes through the Mines of Bruoux in Gargas, through Roussillon, one of the most beautiful landscapes and villages of Luberon, then stops at the Conservatoire of Ochres. I love this land of many substances, textures and colours, where the light plays along with the changing seasons. Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of these places! » Sylvie Palpant, Managing Director of Vélo Loisir Provence.

Arrival

Gargas

Departure

Car park near the pharmacy, central Gargas

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾