Remarkable avenue of plane trees – Tour de l'Hers loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Villeneuve-Lès-Avignon

Remarkable avenue of plane trees – Tour de l'Hers loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

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Remarkable avenue of plane trees – Tour de l'Hers loop from Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

02:44

62.9km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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990 m

View from Pont Édouard-Daladier to the Pont Saint-Bénézet

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When approaching the city from the west, you automatically have to cross this bridge, which offers a spectacular view of the Avignon "skyline" and the Pont St Bénézet.

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9.47 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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13.9 km

Remarkable avenue of plane trees

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What a pleasure to ride in the shade of these possibly century-old plane trees. An alley like you hardly see anymore. This section is on a ViaRhona (VR) route

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43.1 km

Tour de l'Hers

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The Hers tower is an architectural nugget, nestled on a rocky outcrop. The ruins of this 18th century castle exude an aura of grandeur and elegance. Its imposing facade and …

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46.9 km

And always beautiful, shady tree-lined avenues!

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A truly beautiful route!

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48.9 km

Rest area with refreshment stop

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Since there are no drinking water stations on the Rhône Cycle Route, this rest area is very convenient. It offers a pleasant atmosphere and reasonable/normal prices. Plus, there's plenty of shade.

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49.2 km

Armeniers Bridge

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Soon we will be able to reach Via Rhôna thanks to the footbridge which has just been completed...

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49.6 km

Pont des Arméniers

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Magnificent suspension bridge linking the Sorgaise bank of the Rhône to the island of Oiselay. The bridge dates from 1926 but has been out of use since the 1970s.

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