Champs de lavande sur La Méditerranée à vélo
O. Octobre
Village de Les Taillades, Luberon, moulin et sa roue
OTLMV - Ph. Giraud
Le Luberon à vélo à Coustellet
O. Octobre
Village de Saignon sur la Méditerranée à vélo
Vélo Loisir Provence

Le Luberon à vélo cycle route

Perched villages, roads meandering through forested slopes and lavender fields

Le Calavon Greenway is a stretch of the Méditerranée à Vélo route that shouldn’t be missed. The whole Luberon area, a protected, precious, unspoilt corner, is crisscrossed by cycling circuits that will fill riders with joy. Discover perched villages, roads meandering through forested slopes and lavender fields. The Luberon can satisfy any type of cyclist, for outings with family or friends, or among sporty types. You’re sure to find trails to your taste with Le Luberon à Vélo cycle route.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame et Saint-Véran de Cavaillon
OTLMV - P.Giraud

Notre-Dame and Saint-Véran Cathedral, Cavaillon

Listed as a historic monument and built in the 12th century, Notre-Dame and Saint-Véran Cathedral in Cavaillon is a fine example of Provençal Romanesque architecture. It features numerous chapels richly decorated with gilding and carved wood, which contrast with the austerity of its façade. A visit here also offers the chance to discover a beautiful cloister where you can reflect before strolling through the historic centre of Cavaillon.

Le pont Julien, Luberon, La Méditerranée à vélo
Vélo Loisir Provence

The Pont Julien

Located at the foot of the Luberon, the Pont Julien was built by the Romans to span the Calavon river over 2,000 years ago. Situated on the ancient Via Domitia, which linked Narbonne to Turin, this bridge is now a listed monument and a must-see on the ‘La Méditerranée à vélo’ cycle route. From this remarkable engineering feat, you can explore Bonnieux or Roussillon, hilltop villages in the Luberon.

Cathédrale Sainte-Anne d’Apt, dôme
Office de Tourisme Pays d'Apt Luberon

Sainte-Anne Cathedral in Apt

Built in the 11th century, Sainte-Anne Cathedral in Apt is a listed historic monument. Reflecting a variety of influences, it features a monumental dome topped by a gilded statue of Saint Anne. You will be struck by the coolness of the interior and the grandeur of the 17th-century décor in the Royal Chapel of Saint Anne. You can then stroll through the town’s cobbled streets.

Salagon, musée et jardin botanique
Velo Loisir Provence

Salagon, museum and botanical garden

Salagon, a former medieval priory and a unique site in Provence, boasts a remarkable botanical garden featuring over 1,400 species of plants traditionally found in Haute-Provence. Forgotten, little-known or ancient, this exceptional flora is showcased in a stunning setting, thanks to an educational trail that winds through the leafy paths of a reconstructed medieval garden.

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Cavaillon / Apt

9 Cavaillon / Apt

34 km
2 h 25 min
I cycle often
The Mediterraneen Cycle Route joins up with Le Luberon à Vélo, in this area where lavender prospers. Nestling at the foot of the Petit Luberon Range, Les Taillades mill and its waterwheel will surprise you. To join Le Calavon Greenway, go via Robion, a marvellously typical Provençal village, with its central square shaded by plane trees, its old-stone architecture and its fountain. Once on the lovely greenway, take in the Luberon, from the Lavender Museum at Coustellet to the picnic stop set up at the former station at Goult. Pause at the end of your cycling day to contemplate the venerable old Pont Julien bridge, before visiting the pedestrian streets of Apt. This stage is good for families once you’ve joined Le Calavon Greenway.
Apt / Manosque

10 Apt / Manosque

83 km
5 h 50 min
I cycle a lot
Explore the old pedestrian streets of historic Apt, plus, on Saturday mornings, the major Provençal market. Then head back onto the heights of Le Calavon Greenway. Also note that thanks to the Circuit des Ocres à Vélo, Apt is a great starting point for discovering the colourful little ‘Colorado Provençal’ area. Note how the mountains get larger leaving the county of Vaucluse for the Alpes de Haute-Provence, Lure Mountain standing out. Around each turn in the road, surprising discoveries await: Céreste Roman bridge, Carluc Priory, the perched villages of Reillanne and Lincel, and the cités de caractère of Mane and Dauphin… Carry on through lavender fields, past old-stone farms, up to Manosque.

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