Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Oppedette loop from Oppedette

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forcalquier

Oppedette

Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Oppedette loop from Oppedette

Hard

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Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Oppedette loop from Oppedette

06:12

88.7km

1,670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.07 km

Lavender fields

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it is the beauty of the region. Lavender fields. They are everywhere and even if the flowers are cut, the scent still intoxicates you ...

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24.2 km

Lavender fields in the Luberon

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Beautiful scenery and perfect for relaxing.

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26.8 km

Historic center of Céreste

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Located at the foot of the Grand Lubéron, the village of Céreste has a historic center with stone houses, small streets and squares with fountains. In short, the very identity of Provence.

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27.4 km

Baou Roman Bridge

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When cycling through Provence there are some good cycle paths, one of which also leads over this bridge

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36.2 km

Café Cours

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Cafés are always needed, especially good ones

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36.3 km

Reillanne village

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Nestled on a hill, Reillanne is a typical Luberon village. Located in an exceptional setting, this small village is ideal as a base for exploring the surrounding area. If you …

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68.9 km

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is known for its nights without light pollution, which has earned it the honor of having an astronomical observatory. The village is charming and has small squares, fountains and beautiful houses.

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86.6 km

Oppedette

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Picturesque village with beautiful views. There is a source of potable water. But unfortunately there is no cafe or shop available.

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88.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.4 km

2.14 km

1.67 km

948 m

545 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.7 km

4.05 km

901 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

October 25, 2022,Autour du Luberon — La Provence à vélo E1 dauphin -apt

this morning, 1st stage of the Lubéron by bike.
we leave from dauphin, a small village in the alps of high Provence, we pass by saint Michel the observatory, reillane, very pretty village.
this is where the greenway begins which takes us to apt.
all along the road, the landscapes are magnificent. the signage of the tour is perfect, at …

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