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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Ochres of Roussillon – View of Roussillon loop from Apt

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Ochres of Roussillon – View of Roussillon loop from Apt

Moderate

4.6

(31)

192

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The Ochres of Roussillon – View of Roussillon loop from Apt

02:21

36.4km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 4 m

After 36.5 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.54 km

The Mines of Bruoux are an underground marvel located in the department of Vaucluse. These ancient ocher mines feature a labyrinth of tunnels adorned with vibrant colors, offering visitors a unique and captivating experience of subterranean beauty and history.

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15.1 km

The Ochres of Roussillon

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ocher rocks offer a very special play of colors from rich yellow to warm orange to bright red. The ocher industry once flourished here, today you can explore the bizarre rocky landscape on a bike tour or hike.

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15.1 km

View of the Ochres

Highlight • Natural Monument

18.0 km

View of Roussillon

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the wonderful village, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages in France. Roussillon is famous for its ochre quarries and its magnificent cliffs.

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28.3 km

Villars

Highlight • Settlement

Typical, nice little place in Provence. The bars and restaurants invite you to take a break. Note opening hours!

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29.7 km

Along the vineyards

Highlight • Other

31.0 km

Ruins

36.2 km

Merchants' Street, Apt

Highlight • Settlement

It is worth taking a little walk around the town centre of Apt.

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36.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

3.05 km

2.50 km

860 m

191 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

15.0 km

624 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

32°C

19°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

September 11, 2025,🇫🇷🚴🏻‍♀️ „Provence“ Villars - Roussillon - Villars ⛅️19🌡️

In terms of scenery, this tour wasn't as great as the previous ones 🤗

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June 14, 2024,Locker zum Ocker Roussillon 🇫🇷🙄

Up and down through Provence. The lavender is starting to bloom, there are cherry trees everywhere that are full of cherries 🍒 and taste delicious, in short, there is blossom and fragrance on every corner. I have rarely seen so many beautiful flowers along the road as here. And the ochre cliffs are a must if you are in the …

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May 22, 2024,🇨🇵 Villars-Roussillon-St. Saturnin-lès-Apt

Cycle route 13 is a well laid out and recommendable route. We got a bit lost after Apt, so you don't really have to cycle that way, but it was nice too.

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The Ochres of Roussillon – View of Roussillon loop from Apt

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Bruoux Mines

The Ochres of Roussillon

View of the Ochres

View of Roussillon

Villars

Along the vineyards

Merchants' Street, Apt

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