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Circuit Gravel G1 de Valensole
difficult
Distance 54.1 km
3:55 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
656 m
316 m
50% Asphalt and 50% Trail
This route, starting from the large "Town Center" parking lot in Valensole, requires good training!
It will allow you to connect the spectacular and unforgettable landscapes of the plateau with the Valensolais hamlets located along the Asse and Durance rivers, while crossing the very picturesque village of Brunet.
The beginning will be on the large sunny tracks of the Valensole plateau among lavandins, aromatic herbs, hard wheat, and sheep herds.
Big landscape change following the major descent by road towards Brunet and the valleys of Asse and Durance.
The climb back via the Villedieu trail, which will offer you beautiful views towards the Durance through forest clearings, will be a substantial and sporty main course…
But what to say about the last 10 km of the circuit with rough trails and the final ascent of the Riou trail, which will require you to save strength until the end.
Strava Segments: "Villedieu Gravel Climb" & "La Trinité – climb towards the Riou trail"
This route, starting from the large "Town Center" parking lot in Valensole, requires good training!
It will allow you to connect the spectacular and unforgettable landscapes of the plateau with the Valensolais hamlets located along the Asse and Durance rivers, while crossing the very picturesque village of Brunet.
The beginning will be on the large sunny tracks of the Valensole plateau among lavandins, aromatic herbs, hard wheat, and sheep herds.
Big landscape change following the major descent by road towards Brunet and the valleys of Asse and Durance.
The climb back via the Villedieu trail, which will offer you beautiful views towards the Durance through forest clearings, will be a substantial and sporty main course…
But what to say about the last 10 km of the circuit with rough trails and the final ascent of the Riou trail, which will require you to save strength until the end.
Strava Segments: "Villedieu Gravel Climb" & "La Trinité – climb towards the Riou trail"
Author’s recommendation
Free access. Map of the routes available at the Gréoux-les-Bains Tourist Office.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
656 m
Lowest point
316 m
Best time of year
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Dec
Track types
Asphalt
6.2 km
Dirt road
2.4 km
Forested/wild trail
20.4 km
Path
62 m
Road
25.1 km
Safety information
In case of emergency, dial 112
Tips and suggestions
APIDAE Tourism data updated on 03/30/2023 by "Durance Luberon Verdon Agglomération Community Tourist Office".
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Sheet name: Gravel Bike - Valensole rouge | Sheet ID: 6083911 | URL (link) of this Outdooractive page.
Parking
Parking · Public toilets
Coordinates
DD
43.836126, 5.986481
DMS
43°50'10.1"N 5°59'11.3"E
UTM
31T 740101 4858008
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Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
54.1 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
1,000 m
Descent
1,000 m
Highest point
656 m
Lowest point
316 m
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