The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon 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 – Roussilon loop from Roussillon

Moderate

4.6

(5)

riders

The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Roussillon

01:41

32.7km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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61 m

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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The Ochres of Roussillon

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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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7.48 km

Bruoux Mines

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The Mines of Bruoux are an underground marvel located in the department of Vaucluse. These ancient ocher mines feature a labyrinth of tunnels adorned with vibrant colors, offering visitors a unique and captivating experience of subterranean beauty and history.

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16.5 km

Ruins

17.2 km

Les Athenoux

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After every hill you are rewarded with a great view. 👍

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19.4 km

Villars village center

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very quiet centre with lovely cafe

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24.4 km

Cypress Avenue at Les Andéoles

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27.5 km

Roussillon

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No matter which side you go from, you have to climb and the town is very, very crowded - at least in summer. But down at the entrance to the …

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32.7 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 …

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32.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

1.99 km

1.22 km

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

13.7 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Roussillon

View of Roussillon's ochre cliffs

The Ochres of Roussillon

Bruoux Mines

Les Athenoux

Villars village center

Cypress Avenue at Les Andéoles

Roussillon

Roussilon

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