Toulourenc Valley Cycling

Ride the wild, quiet side of Mont Ventoux through the Toulourenc Valley. These routes follow the river past stone villages like Mollans‑sur‑Ouvèze, Entrechaux, Brantes, Saint‑Léger‑du‑Ventoux, and Savoillans, with big Ventoux views, limestone cliffs, and lavender fields in season. It’s mostly smooth asphalt, so a road bike is ideal. Expect a mix of quiet backroads and some busier D‑roads in the gorge—keep it tight and watch for traffic in summer.

The terrain rolls and bites, with plenty of climbing (around 1,400 m across the set) and twisty descents. Best from spring to autumn; mornings are calmer if the Mistral’s up. Water and coffee stops are in the villages, but there’s not much between them—top up when you can.

Easy links to Malaucène and Ventoux’s northern approaches if you want to go bigger. For a lighter day, keep it lower in the valley and trace the river out-and-back for views without the big passes.