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Gravel Bike - Red Valensole
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Valensole G1 Gravel Circuit
50% Tarmac and 50% Road
This route, which starts from the large car park in the centre of Valensole, should be approached with a good workout!It will allow you to join the spectacular and unforgettable landscapes of the plateau to the Valensole hamlets located on the banks of the Asse and Durance rivers, while crossing the very picturesque village of Brunet.The start is on the large sunny tracks of the Valensole plateau between lavender, perfume herbs, hard wheat and flocks of sheep.
There is a big change of scenery after the big road dive towards Brunet and the valleys of the Asse and Durance.
The ascent by the Villedieu path, which offers beautiful panoramas towards the Durance through forest gaps, will constitute a substantial and sporting main course... But what about the last 10 km of the circuit with its brittle tracks and the last ascent of the chemin du Riou, which will require you to keep your strength until the end.Strava segments: "Montée Gravel de Villedieu" & "La Trinité - montée vers le chemin du Riou".
Author’s recommendation
Free access. Map of circuits at the Gréoux-les-Bains Tourist Office.
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Safety information
In case of emergency, call 112
Tips and hints
APIDAE tourism data updated on 30/03/2023 by "Office de Tourisme Communautaire Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération".
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Turn-by-turn directions
Brown FFC markings and red G1 number: the route is punctuated by crossroads with directional signs.
Parking
Parking - Public toilets
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Statistics
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
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