Sault / Vaison-la-Romaine
This third and final stage leads you through the Toulourenc Valley, hidden between Ventoux and Baronnies mountains. This wild valley offers majestic views of the Mont Ventoux’s north face. Along the way, stop at the enchanting village of Brantes, clinging to its hillside. Then you pass close to the village of Entrechaux, with its medieval château, before returning to Vaison-la-Romaine.
The route
From Sault, follow the D942 road in the direction of the villages of Aurel and Reilhanette. You also pass close to the village and thermal spa of Montbrun-les-Bains. The route continues to Savoillans, Brantes and Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux via the Toulourenc Valley (on the D40 road). Then you join the D5, turning right, for 700m, in the direction of Mollans / Buis-les-Baronnies, next branching left onto a small road that runs beside the Ouvèze River. You pass close to Entrechaux before returning to Vaison-la-Romaine.
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Don't miss
- Aurel: the old village
- Montbrun-les-Bains: the upper village, a member of the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France; the thermal spa resort below
- Savoillans: the little old village
- Brantes: the perched village, with its craft studios
- Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux: the Roman bridge across the Toulourenc River
- Entrechaux: the village; the feudal château
- Crestet: the perched village
Many cycling and mountain-biking circuits, catering to all levels, are also available for you to explore around the Mont Ventoux, all set in unspoilt nature - discover
