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The Ochres of Roussillon – Pont Julien loop from Le Chêne

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Pont Julien loop from Le Chêne

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Pont Julien loop from Le Chêne

01:47

27.9km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

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6.97 km

The ocher rocks offer a very special play of colors from rich yellow to warm orange to bright red. The ocher industry once flourished here, today you can explore the bizarre rocky landscape on a bike tour or hike.

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8.95 km

Ocher Quarries Around Roussillon

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In addition to the ocres, which you can visit for a fee and which is definitely the most impressive artificial canyon in southern France, the area is peppered with accessible other quarries, but they are no longer so red ...

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10.6 km

The Pierced Needle of the Luberon

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Visible from the side of the road. Large emptiness behind, vigilance with children.

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14.6 km

Goult

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Idyllic little mountain town. Flowers, old walls, friendly people, small shops, beautiful views

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18.1 km

Lavender fields

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Oh how beautiful! 🤩

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24.0 km

Pont Julien

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The Julien Bridge is a Roman work which is dated to the year 3 of our era. You can take the bridge by bike. What is surprising is that a …

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24.4 km

EV8, Calavon Cycle Route

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Beautiful cycle path on an old railway line through the partly rocky landscape.
The following Pont Julien is beautifully integrated into the cycle path.
More information: veloloisirprovence.com/page/la-veloroute-du-calavon and bahntrassenradeln.de/details/fr84_01.htm

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27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

9.44 km

449 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

1.17 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 23 May

32°C

14°C

16 %

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The Ochres of Roussillon – Pont Julien loop from Le Chêne

View of the Ochres