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This trip takes in two of the most beautiful areas Provence has to offer:- the Dentelles de Montmirail: stunning limestone rock pillars stretching up to the sky, and also home to the famous vineyards of Gigondas and Vacqueyras... - the mythical Mont Ventoux... We take in one or two ascents of the mighty Ventoux (with or without transfers, depending on the chosen level), with its wonderful panoramic views and endless descents...
Itinerary start: Rendezvous with the organisation team is on day 1 at 10 am in the car park of the "Gite des Dentelles", in Gigondas. The car park is behind the gite. We will leave directly from the gite. Please arrive in your cycle clothing.
If you wish to come by train: Train to Orange, then a taxi from Orange to Gigondas. A one way taxi journey costs approximately 60 euros for 1 to 4 persons (cost to be divided between passengers) from Monday to Saturday, and approximately 90 euros on Sundays and bank holidays.
For taxi reservations, contact: Vaucluse Taxi. Tel: 00 33 (0)4 90 62 24 24. Email: contact@vauclusetaxi.com
Today's ride takes us across the Dentelles de Montmirail, from west to east. The day begins with a warm up on tracks and small back roads, with the jagged peaks of the Dentelles ahead of us… Our route takes us through the typical Provençal village of Séguret, nestled in the western foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail range. The next stage of the day takes us on a stunning traverse of the northern Dentelles de Montmirail. A roller coaster ride on flowing singletrack trails gradually leads us to our overnight stop at the foot of the Mont Ventoux. Night at a guest house in Malaucène.
Distance covered: approx. 25 km / ascent: approx. 650 m
This circuit is an opportunity to discover the best trails the famous Mont Ventoux has to offer (there are plenty of singletrack trails, we'll show you the best ones!). A vehicle transfer takes us to the top of the Ventoux, where we take the time to appreciate the incredible 360° view, before launching into a superb descent down the southern side of the mountain, with no less than 1500 metres of descending! Unforgettable... We then head on to the Ochre of Mormoiron, for a taste of the nearby "Provençal Colorado" trails (see our "Provençal Colorado" and "Tour of the Luberon" circuits). A swim in the small Mormoiron Lake offers the opportunity to freshen up, before joining the village of Mormoiron, where we spend the night in a guest house.
Distance covered: approx. 35 km / ascent: approx. 400 m
The morning's warm-up sees us climb to the top of the Colline du Limon, where a fun singletrack traverse awaits us. We make a stop at the ruins of the St Alban Chapel, before reaching one of the best descents of the week which twists and turns along the bottom of a seemingly endless small ravine. Another great moment! Through vineyards and orchards, we join a superb singletrack climb which takes us, almost effortlessly, to the Col de la Madeleine. We then drop down to the Paty Lake (on more great singletrack...), before heading to the famous Barroux Castle, located on a hilltop above the Provençal village of the same name. We leave the viewpoint behind us, and begin a singletrack roller coaster session to the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, the home of Muscat, a local sweet white wine. But the day isn't over yet, so we'll have to resist the temptation to visit the local wine cellars... We make our way along the edge of the Dentelles de Montmirail to join Gigondas, the end of our tour!
Distance covered: approx. 30 km / ascent: approx. 750 m
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
Itinerary end: Separation is on the last day at around 4 pm in Gigondas.
Itinerary start: Rendezvous with the organisation team is on day 1 at 10 am in the car park of the "Gite des Dentelles", in Gigondas. The car park is behind the gite. We will leave directly from the gite. Please arrive in your cycle clothing.
If you wish to come by train: Train to Orange, then a taxi from Orange to Gigondas. A one way taxi journey costs approximately 60 euros for 1 to 4 persons (cost to be divided between passengers) from Monday to Saturday, and approximately 90 euros on Sundays and bank holidays.
For taxi reservations, contact: Vaucluse Taxi. Tel: 00 33 (0)4 90 62 24 24. Email: contact@vauclusetaxi.com
The day begins with a warm up on tracks and small back roads, with the jagged peaks of the Dentelles ahead of us… Our route takes us through the typical Provençal village of Séguret, nestled in the western foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail range. The next stage of the day takes us on a stunning traverse of the northern Dentelles de Montmirail. A roller coaster ride on flowing singletrack trails gradually leads us to our overnight stop at the foot of the Mont Ventoux. Night in a guest house in Malaucène.
Distance covered: approx. 25 km / ascent: approx. 650 m
This circuit is an opportunity to discover the best trails the famous Mont Ventoux has to offer (there are plenty of singletrack trails, we'll show you the best ones!). A vehicle transfer takes us to the top of the Ventoux, where we take the time to appreciate the incredible 360° view, before launching into a superb descent down the southern face, with no less than 1500 metres of descending! Unforgettable… We then head towards the Baronnies! Famous for its olives, this small area known as the Drôme Provençale, is also a mountain bikers paradise. Overnight stay in Plaisians or Buis les Baronnies.
Distance covered: approx. 25 km / ascent: approx. 500 m
We start the day on small quiet roads, before a superb descent through oak and pine forests. We then follow the River Ouvèze to the quaint town of Buis-les-Baronnies. We take the time to visit its labyrinth of narrow streets, before heading to the wild Baronnies Mountains, full of boxwood, oak and pine. We take a trip back in time as we pass ruined houses and hamlets, before reaching the ruins of Propiac le Vieux, which offer a magnificent panorama of the Ouvèze Valley below, and, of course, the Mont Ventoux... We drop progressively into the Ouvèze Valley, which we cross in order to reach the Provençal village of Entrechaux and its ruined castle, located at the foot of the Giant of Provence. We then head on to Malaucène and our guest house for the night. Today's itinerary is a little more difficult than the other days (notably in distance), but is mostly on fairly easy, rolling terrain.
Distance covered: approx. 35 km / ascent: approx. 400 m
The morning's warm-up sees us climb to the top of the Colline du Limon, where a fun singletrack traverse awaits us. We make a stop at the ruins of the St Alban Chapel, before reaching one of the best descents of the week, which twists and turns along the bottom of a seemingly endless small ravine. Another great moment! Through vineyards and orchards, we join a superb singletrack climb which takes us, almost effortlessly, to the Col de la Madeleine. We then drop down to the Paty Lake (on more superb singletrack...), before heading to the famous Barroux Castle, located on a hilltop above the Provençal village of the same name. We leave the viewpoint behind us, and begin a singletrack roller coaster session to the village of Beaumes-de-Venise, the home of Muscat, a local sweet white wine. But the day isn't over yet, so we'll have to resist the temptation to visit the local wine cellars... We make our way along the edge of the Dentelles de Montmirail to join Gigondas, the end of our tour!
Distance covered: approx. 25 km / ascent: approx. 650 m
Distances and altitude gain are an indication only and may vary.
Itinerary end: Separation is on the last day at around 4 pm in Gigondas.
