Departure from the Calavon cycle route, passing by the Ubac dolmen, one of the three in Vaucluse, then heading to Bonnieux via the Pont Julien. In Bonnieux, we'll stop at the village's Provencal market (on Fridays in season) and then head to Lacoste (Provencal market on Wednesdays in season), visit the village, and then head to Les Carrières and the Château du Marquis De Sade, which belongs to Pierre Cardin. We'll stop for a picnic (the picnic is the participant's responsibility and only included in the package that includes a visit to Le Vieil-Oppede, a wine tasting, and a visit to the château when it is open, in season). After that, we'll head to Ménerbes, with its Provencal market on Thursdays in season, a village listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and we'll visit the village and its monuments. We set off again to visit the medieval village of Le Vieil-Oppède (longer itinerary). Landscapes of orchards, hills, lavender fields (in bloom from mid-June to mid-July), and olive trees throughout the day. Drop-off at the starting point in the afternoon, on the side of the road to Apt, towards Les Beaumettes.
Route of approximately 45 km. You must be in good physical shape.
You must be comfortable on a bike and know how to ride well.
Not have any particular physical issues that would prevent you from getting on the bike easily (e.g., hip problems or others…)
Bottle cage on the bike, up to 1 litre max; otherwise, bring a backpack.