Bicycle and pedestrian bridge – View of the Pont d'Avignon loop from Montfaucon

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Bicycle and pedestrian bridge – View of the Pont d'Avignon loop from Montfaucon

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Bicycle and pedestrian bridge – View of the Pont d'Avignon loop from Montfaucon

02:45

48.4km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.3 km

Bicycle and pedestrian bridge

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The Passerelle de la Barthelasse is a pedestrian bridge over the Rhône near Avignon, connecting the Île de la Barthelasse with the city center. It offers unobstructed views of the …

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15.4 km

Foot and bike bridge over the Rhône

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Nice easy flat cycling around here taking in a hydro-electric dam

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21.7 km

Cycle Path in France

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Really well designed and surfaced cycle paths, add them to your trip

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23.4 km

View of the Pont d'Avignon

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beautiful view of the Avignon bridge

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23.9 km

Bridge view

Viewpoint

24.4 km

View of Avignon across the Rhône River

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The view of Avignon across the Rhône is a good spot for a photo.

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25.9 km

View of Fort St-André

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Here you can see the imposing St-André Castle, which towers over the Rhône.

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28.5 km

View of Château de Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Alps from Via Rhôna

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Before crossing the counter-canal, the bridge is very high, offering a view all along the Rhône: to the north with a zoom we see the castle of Châteauneuf du Pape, …

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33.3 km

Oiselay Footbridge (ViaRhôna)

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The bridge will be officially open from the end of September 2023

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48.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

11.6 km

2.79 km

1.22 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

9.27 km

300 m

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

20°C

12°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 25, 2025,Vom Ländle nach Mallorca: Orange nach Avignon – ViaRhôna

The route continues along the Rhône, gently flowing canals, and the shimmering waters of the Aygues River. The cycle path is in very good condition here, alternating between shady and open sections. In Caderousse, I'm greeted by the impressive, ten-meter-high wall built to protect against tidal waves. Here, I discover a fantastic patisserie and buy a baguette and chocolate croissant. …

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June 18, 2025,🚴‍♂️❤️ Châteauneuf du Pape ♻️

Beautiful trip through nature, fields and vineyards. Beautiful views. Lunch in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Thanks Mathieu!

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April 21, 2024,2024 🇨🇵 Provence Avignon 👍 Kann nicht faul rumliegen 🙈🚲😅 Pujaut Velo Runde Avignon Brücke Roquomoure Pajout insgesamt 48 km

2024 🇨🇵 Provence Avignon 👍 Can't just lie around 🙈🚲😅 Pujaut Velo round to the Roquomoure Pajout bridge approx. 48 km part I with breaks 🙈😅😎 I'm still learning it 🤭✅
There weren't actually many cyclists out there because of the wind, there were gusts of 40 km, you have to pedal and steer quite hard, but once you've got …

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April 17, 2024,2024 🇨🇵🚲 Provence Avignon Rhône – Velo Tour 🚲😎🇨🇵 Von Pajout nach Pont de Rockemaure und Avignon und zurück 😁💪🇨🇵 48 km

2024 🇨🇵🚲 Provence Avignon Rhône – Velo Tour 🚲😎🇨🇵 From Pajout to Pont de Rockemaure, along the Rhone to Avignon, enjoyed the sun on the other promenade😁🔝☀️, cycled around a bit and then back to Pajout 😁💪🇨🇵 48 km, who would have thought it, it works🤭❗😅
Greetings Thomas 😎🙋

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