You ride over hill and rock past fascinating rock formations that show different shades of red and orange depending on the position of the sun. The varied terrain of the former ochre open-cast mine is a real playground for mountain bikers.

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The ochres mark the entrance to the ocher trail of Roussillon

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1. Roussilon – The Ochres of Roussillon loop from Apt

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03:02

650m

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2. The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Apt

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03:28

640m

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3. Roussilon – Ochre rocks loop from Roussillon

30.3km

02:37

610m

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Elevation 330 m

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Thursday 5 March

16°C

8°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Roussillon, Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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Former Ochre Quarry, Roussillon

1. Roussilon – The Ochres of Roussillon loop from Apt

2. The Ochres of Roussillon – Roussilon loop from Apt

3. Roussilon – Ochre rocks loop from Roussillon

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