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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Ochres of Roussillon – Rustrel's Provençal Colorado loop from Apt

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France
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Ochres of Roussillon – Rustrel's Provençal Colorado loop from Apt

Hard

4.7

(92)

636

riders

The Ochres of Roussillon – Rustrel's Provençal Colorado loop from Apt

03:26

52.5km

630m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 300 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.51 km

Gargas Mines

Highlight • Other

2

7.64 km

Bruoux Mines

Highlight • Cave

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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3

15.0 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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4

15.0 km

View of the Ochres

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

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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6

37.4 km

Rustrel's Provençal Colorado

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rustrel presents a “Provençal Colorado” much larger than that of Rousillon. A real hiking trail allows you to spend several hours in its magnificent old ocher quarries. These accumulations of …

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37.7 km

🇨🇵Okerfelsen Rustrel Luberon Provence

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

37.9 km

The ochre canyon

Highlight • Other

Watch out for cyclists. If you come by bike, do not go to the parking counter, even if the person tells you to park next to the entrance barrier and …

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47.3 km

Ruins

Ruins

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52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

4.14 km

2.57 km

1.21 km

178 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

17.8 km

1.10 km

817 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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