Grande Traversée du Vaucluse en VTTAE

Great Traverse of Vaucluse by VTTAE / e-bike

Grande Traversée du Vaucluse en VTTAE

A collection of 12 cycling routes.

Overview

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A great VTTAE crossing through the Vaucluse, perfect if you like alternating trails, paths, and a bit of asphalt. The route links forests, vineyards, garrigue, and Provençal villages where you can take breaks (and recharge if needed). The terrain is playful: nice climbs, long descents, and some more technical sections on rocks or singletrack. Overall, it's mostly off-road, with connections on quiet roads when necessary.

To be ridden over several days, choosing stages around local towns and campsites. Spring and autumn are ideal: mild temperatures, beautiful light. In summer, expect heat and, some days, the mistral.

Quick tips:

  • Manage your batteries well (eco mode as much as possible, recharge whenever you can).
  • Water and supplies: there are regularly shops, but anticipate wild sections.
  • Strong tires and good brakes: there is elevation gain and rocks.
  • Be courteous on the trails and respect sensitive areas.

In short, a great VTTAE adventure in the heart of Provence, with plenty of trails and gravel, varied landscapes, and villages perfect for looking up from the handlebars.

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Routes
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Duration
343.8 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
11,958 m
Ascent
12,837 m
Descent

Grande Traversée du Vaucluse en VTTAE

Routes in this collection

All 12 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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GTV VTTAE Étape 3 : Bédoin => Sault

Cycling route in Bédoin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

From Bédoin, at the foot of Ventoux, to Sault, perched on the plateau and its lavender fields, this e-MTB stage links trails and paths, mostly unpaved. About 54 km, major elevation changes (+1,800 m / -2,200 m) and a high point around 1,530 m. Forest, rocks, long descents: ideal for e-MTB. Quiet ar…
53.9 km
Distance
1,817 m
Ascent
2,197 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 2 : Bédoin -> Caromb

Cycling route in Bédoin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Short section at the foot of Ventoux: leaving Bédoin, a climbers' haven, to cover 11 km towards Caromb between vineyards and forest trails. Mostly on trails/dirt with some paved portions and a brief busier road section. About 274 m of ascent and 433 m of descent: it undulates then descends towards …
11.1 km
Distance
274 m
Ascent
433 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 2: Caromb => Caromb

Cycling route in Caromb, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Tough stage of the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse on an e-MTB: approx. 52 km with +2,021 m elevation gain. Start and finish in Caromb, a pretty village at the foot of Ventoux. Route combining trails and small roads, with plenty of unpaved sections (gravel/dirt), perfect for the e-MTB. Steep climbs, p…
52 km
Distance
2,021 m
Ascent
1,931 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 1 : Malaucène → Sault

Cycling route in Malaucène, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Tough stage of the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse on an e-MTB: from Malaucène to Sault, at the foot of Ventoux. About 30 km with ~1,820 m of ascent, on a mix of trails and unpaved roads, with some road sections. It's a steep climb before heading to the Sault plateau and its open landscapes. Ideal on …
30.1 km
Distance
1,820 m
Ascent
1,764 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 4 : Sault => Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

Cycling route in Sault, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

From Sault and its lavender fields, you ride an e-MTB towards the Monts de Vaucluse and then descend to Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, a pretty hilltop village in the Luberon. About 47 km, +917 m / −1308 m, many trails and paths, some quiet road sections. Views of Mont Ventoux, playful singletracks in pla…
47.3 km
Distance
917 m
Ascent
1,308 m
Descent
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Grande Traversée de Vaucluse en VTTAE – Étape 8: Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt → Roussillon

Cycling route in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Short stage of the GTV on VTTAE: about 12 km and ~400 m of ascent. We leave the perched village of Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt on small roads, then tracks and gravel sections, with a few small climbs. Gentle finish towards Roussillon and its famous ochres. Perfect for VTTAE: alternating quiet roads and …
12.4 km
Distance
392 m
Ascent
426 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE – Étape 8: Roussillon → Lagnes

Cycling route in Roussillon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Set off from Roussillon and its ochre cliffs, heading towards Lagnes via a mix of tracks, trails, and small roads. About 40 km, +1,200 m climbing and a nice challenging final descent: tough, perfect for an e-MTB. Mostly unpaved. Scenic views, pine woods and dry stone walls on the menu, before a pea…
39.5 km
Distance
1,229 m
Ascent
1,486 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE - Étape 9: Lagnes => Lagnes

Cycling route in Lagnes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Short section of Stage 9 of the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse on an e-MTB, from Lagnes to Lagnes. About 4.4 km with around 160 m of ascent, mainly on unpaved tracks and trails, with some gravel and quiet roads. It climbs a bit then levels out, ideal for riding around Lagnes on the stage route connec…
4.4 km
Distance
164 m
Ascent
127 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 6 : Cucuron => Bonnieux

Cycling route in Cucuron, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Short but tough stage between Cucuron and Bonnieux on the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse by e-MTB. About 25 km with 1,330 m of ascent, mostly on tracks and trails, with some quiet road sections. The route climbs into the Luberon before descending to the beautiful perched village of Bonnieux. Start in…
25.4 km
Distance
1,330 m
Ascent
713 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE – Étape 6 : La Bastide-des-Jourdans → Cucuron

Cycling route in La Bastide-des-Jourdans, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

From La Bastide-des-Jourdans, head towards Cucuron in the heart of the Luberon Park. A short but playful section (≈18.5 km), mostly on tracks and trails, with a good negative elevation gain: approx. +510 m / -990 m. Ideal for e-MTB to enjoy the landscapes of garrigue and pine forest before descendi…
18.5 km
Distance
511 m
Ascent
986 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE Étape 5: Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt → La Bastide-des-Jourdans

Cycling route in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

VTTAE stage of the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse between Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt and La Bastide-des-Jourdans. About 40 km and ~1,060 m of elevation gain, mostly on trails and paths, with some quiet roads. Luberon vibe: pine forests, dry stone walls, rocks, pretty views. Sustained climbs, so manage yo…
40.2 km
Distance
1,062 m
Ascent
1,229 m
Descent
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GTV VTTAE - Étape 7 : Bonnieux > Lourmarin

Cycling route in Bonnieux, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

A short e-MTB stretch between Bonnieux and Lourmarin. You leave the hilltop village via tracks and trails, climbing well at the start (~420 m+), then enjoy a playful descent towards the vineyards and olive groves. About 9 km, mixed terrain with many paths. Great views over the Luberon, a relaxed ar…
9 km
Distance
420 m
Ascent
237 m
Descent