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- Distance: from 120km to 242km (with variants) - Difficulty level
- Clockwise/anticlockwise signposting. Unmarked areas requiring a logbook.
- Time: 2 to 7 days - Stages from 15 to 45 km / day
- Cumulative elevation gain: + 1840 m
Description
Touring the Southern Côtes du Rhône Vineyards, starting from the Via Rhôna or the Via Venaissia greenways, is a great sensorial experience of the vineyards, revealing their life along the seasons.
Leaving the Rhône river, you will discover the fantastic Roman heritage of Orange and Vaison la Romaine, the Dentelles de Montmirail rugged landscapes, the Massif d'Uchaux woodlands and the northern foothills of the Mont Ventoux. Outdoor enthusiasts and wine lovers will enjoy cycling through such iconic winegrower’s villages as Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas, Cairanne, Rasteau, Vinsobres, Suze la Rousse…. A bit further, from Vaison la Romaine to Valréas and Bollène, the vineyards stretch next to lavander fields, olive groves and truffle oaks.
Spoken languages
- French
Labels and ranking
- Circuits de France
- Provence by Bike
Activities
- Cycling sports
- Cycle tourism route
- Electric mountain bike route
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Situation
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