Malaucène
46km
+1000m
2h50
all year
3/5*
Physical & technical
If you’re looking for a longer gravel ride starting from Malaucène, this one is a great one. This loop is about 50% gravel 50% road, and sometimes the roads are better to be ridden with your gravel bike as they are quite damaged. You will take a lot of DFCI which are large forest trails and are pretty smooth. They can be sometimes challenging as you will have some elevation gain during this ride.
There are usually a lot of beautiful views but I wasn’t lucky that day and could sometimes only the clouds. I was still able to see the Dentelles de Montmirail though!
You will ride through some beautiful traditional provençal villages such as Crestet, La Roque-Alric, Le Barroux,… Make sure that you take a bright layer during the hunting season.
This loop is a great ride in the area, I’d highly recommend to do it if you can!
If you’d like to attempt the ascension of the Mont Ventoux on your gravel, here are two itineraries that will take you up to the summit :
My Equipments
For this itinerary
Best Adresses
(*tested)
RESTAURANTS
Le Petit Auzon*
french cuisine/local/homemade
L'Atelier de La Ferme*
local cuisine, burgers
La Fleur Bleue
Local's Favorite *** traditional cuisine
Saint Hubert
Local's Favorite*** traditional cuisine
Chez Laurette
traditional cuisine
Aquì Sian Bèn
provençale cuisine
Ensemble - Bien Manger
Petits Plats & Gourmandises
RESTAURANTS
Aux Délices du Ventoux*
Bakery
Maison Lou*
Bakery
Le Fournil de Crillon
Bakery
Boulangerie Olivero - Ravel
Bakery
Le Lutin du Ventoux
french cuisine
Chez Jacotte
café restaurant, authentic cuisine
Brasserie Le Vendran*
brasserie
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hôtel Ventoux Provence "Domaine des Tilleuls*
Hôtel
Maison Ventoux 2 Luxe
Appartement
Le Petit Ventoux
Bed & Breakfast
Le Clos Saint Michel & Spa
Gîte/cottage
Pont de l'Orme
Bed & Breakfast
ACTIVITIES
Ventoux Natural Park
Discover the Ventoux Natural Park through hiking or trail running!
Road bike
Climb the Mont Ventoux on your road bike
Wine tasting workshop in a wine cellar
Discover Ventoux through its wines!
Culinary Specialties / Local Products
- Candied fruits d'Apt
- Nougat from Sault
- Papalines from Avignon
- Berlingot from Carpentras
- Quince paste
- Oreillettes
- The macarons of Sault
- Provence honey
- La fougasse (a type of French bread, similar to focaccia)
- Le melon de Cavaillon
- The strawberries from Carpentras
- Thyme from Provence
- The Nyons olive
Discover the surroundings of Mont Ventoux with this beautiful gravel loop around the Dentelles de Montmirail.
