Key facts

Distance: 95.7 km
Ascent: +1,228 m
Descent: −1,045 m
Estimated time: 5 hr 30; road cycling
Difficulty: Moderate; official rating
Route: Point to point; ends elsewhere

Profile and gradient

under 10%
10 to 20%
over 20%

Description

Two days of pure delight between vineyards, olive groves, picturesque villages ! "The latest addition to the marked trails created by the Luberon Regional Nature Park and the Luberon Leisure Bike, the" Pays d'Aigues à vélo "is perfectly adapted for a small weekend roaming. It can also serve as a test path before embarking on a longer roaming, just to check equipment and adjust equipment. The combination of small roads and the slightest difference in altitude, allow you to let go ... So off you go ! ". Eric Garnier, responsible of nature sports studies to the RNP Luberon. Departing from Pertuis, a southern gateway to the Luberon Park territory, the route heads west, not far from the banks of La Durance, then through Villelaure. After a climb to the north and Cadenet, a short round trip to visit Lourmarin, a recognized village, then continue north to Cucuron and the flanks of the Grand Luberon. On the second day, the small roads connect Ansouis, Sannes, Saint-Martin-de-La-Brasque, Grambois, La Bastide-des-Jourdans and Beaumont-de-Pertuis located in the most east of the itinerary. Then, the route goes south-south west towards Mirabeau, to join La Tour d'Aigues, then finally Pertuis point of departure.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

This route takes goes by open road to public traffic ; in all circumstances, it is therefore imperative to respect the code of the road. Wearing a helmet is highly recommended for both children and adults !

Getting there

Start: Gare sncf, au sud du centre ancien de Pertuis, Pertuis (84).

Sources

Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/65378-PERTUIS---Le-Pays-d-Aigues-a-velo-en-2-jours). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
Official elevation gain: 1,228 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Pays d'Aigues by bike