Around the Toulourenc Valley
This route will take you to Saint Léger, Brantes and Savoillans, three villages located in the valley of the river called “le Toulourenc”.
©Dorian Venzi These villages offer spectacular views of the steep northern slope of the Mont Ventoux. This route, ideal for cyclists in good physical condition, can be extended over two days, allowing you to enjoy the soothing calm of these villages. Between the Ventoux and the Baronnies, the route will take you into the Toulourenc valley, which winds for 30 kilometers through deep and wild gorges.
From Entrechaux, the starting point of this sporty discovery circuit, located at the confluence of the Ouvèze and Toulourenc rivers, you will explore three emblematic villages of the valley. In Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, a charming village nestled at the foot of the Ventoux and bordering a fertile plain, you will begin this adventure. You will then reach Brantes, a real eagle's nest where artists and artisans live, offering calm and dizzying views of the Ventoux. Finally, you will arrive at Savoillans, surrounded by meadows and opening a breathtaking view of the Ventoux ridges up to its summit.
You will love:
- Breathtaking views of Mont Ventoux from the hilltop village of Brantes.