The Colorado of Rustrel – Cirque of Barriès loop from Céreste - Vieille Route d'Apt Montblanc

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Mountain biking trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forcalquier

Céreste

The Colorado of Rustrel – Cirque of Barriès loop from Céreste - Vieille Route d'Apt Montblanc

Hard

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The Colorado of Rustrel – Cirque of Barriès loop from Céreste - Vieille Route d'Apt Montblanc

04:50

51.5km

1,220m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.8 km

The Colorado of Rustrel

Highlight • Canyon

As a reminder, it is strictly forbidden to enter Colorado trails by bike.

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11.9 km

Ochre quarry

Highlight • Other

12.0 km

Cirque of Barriès

Highlight • Canyon

The Cirque de Barriès is the highest point of this Provençal Colorado.

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12.7 km

Rustrel's Provencal Colorado

Highlight • Gorge

The Colorado Provençal of Rustrel, located in the Luberon, is a unique landscape with flamboyant colors, the result of the former exploitation of ochre quarries. This site offers an exotic …

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17.3 km

Nice path near Viens

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The narrow trail is a wonderful ride between gnarled trees. You will only occasionally be able to see the hilly landscape of Provence through the dense foliage. You will also …

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18.6 km

Viens village and castle

Highlight • Castle

Small village in a wonderful panoramic location, every meter of altitude is worth it

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26.3 km

Baou Roman Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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28.2 km

Shake it up part 2

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Here too the rocks will shake you up a bit. It's smoother than the track to the East and also very beautiful. Avoid on gravel. Preferably decent.

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32.4 km

Ruins

51.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

12.4 km

7.04 km

1.81 km

786 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

8.69 km

6.87 km

6.77 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

12°C

3°C

67 %

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The Colorado of Rustrel – Cirque of Barriès loop from Céreste - Vieille Route d'Apt Montblanc

The Colorado of Rustrel

Ochre quarry

Cirque of Barriès

Rustrel's Provencal Colorado

Nice path near Viens

Viens village and castle

Baou Roman Bridge

Shake it up part 2

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