An exceptional land by the diversity of its landscapes and its colours because in just a few kilometres you can discover two areas: The foothills of Mont Ventoux, an agricultural and wine-growing plain, and higher up on a vast and luminous plateau that culminates at almost 1,000 metres, lies the Sault country, where fields of lavender and cereals shape the landscape according to the seasons.
In Ventoux Sud, nature is predominant, as is silence... a sports and leisure destination at its best!
The Defends wood
Circuit n°7 Bois du Défends ©SMAEMV
An easy loop particularly suitable for families. Along this ride you will discover the wood of Defends which is especially refreshing during the height of the summer heat.
Start : Sault, parking des Aires or Albion cycles (on D950)
Distance : 10,5 km
Altitude change : 100 m
Find here all the details of this MTB circuit.
From Sault to Brouville
Circuit n°9 de Sault à Brouville ©SMAEMV
Between fields of lavender and small spelt, this route alternates between woodland passages and open paths. It offers beautiful panoramas over Mont Ventoux and the vast landscapes of the Pays de Sault.
Start : Sault, parking des Aires or Albion cycles (on the D950)
Distance : 24 km
Altitude change : +500 m
At the gates of the Nesque canyon
Circuit n°13 aux portes de la Nesque ©C.Constant
Departing from Villes-sur-Auzon, between Nesque gorges, vineyards and orchards, this technical and physical circuit is for experienced riders. Superb panoramas over Mont Ventoux, the surrounding nature and the villages of Méthamis and Blauvac.
Start : Villes-sur-Auzon, parking rue Villeneuve
Distance : 22 km
Altitude change : +660 m
The lavender fields around Ballagros
Circuit n°15 Lavandes de Ballagros ©OTI Ventoux Sud
Panoramic views of the Ventoux and the Albion plateau, agricultural landscapes and lavender fields.
This intermediate level route is aimed at riders who have already done some mountain biking. It starts off on a rolling track and then becomes more physical. Your efforts will be rewarded by the beauty of the views of the Ventoux and the Albion plateau. Be careful on the descent back to the village.
Departure : Saint Christol d'Albion, le Cours
Distance : 11 km
Altitude change : +309 m
Lavender lands
Circuit n°8 Terre de lavande ©SMAEMV
The variety of the paths taken and the views of the surrounding villages and reliefs are the interest of this relatively physical route due to its hilly profile. At km 6, the less experienced can continue directly towards the village of Aurel to avoid a relatively steep ascent between km 8 and 9.
Start : Sault, parking des Aires or Albion cycles (on the D950)
Distance : 25 km
Altitude change : +420 m
From Monieux to Saint Jean de Sault
Circuit n°12 de Monieux à St Jean de Sault ©VPA -A.Hocquel
Between lavender, forest and limestone, this trail offers beautiful views of Mont Ventoux, the villages of Sault and Monieux, Gorges de la Nesque and Luberon. The final part of the circuit (descent on the lake) is not recommended for beginners. Possibility to reach Monieux by road.
Start : Village of Monieux
Distance : 12,5 km
Altitude change : +220 m
Le Grand Bois
Circuit n°15 Le Grand Bois ©OTI Ventoux Sud
A pleasant and easy mountain bike trail, suitable for beginners, starting from the village of Saint Christol.
The route starts with a section of road and a path that allows you to easily "get into" the activity. Then the atmosphere changes in the Grand Bois where the terrain requires a little more vigilance. Be sure to follow the mountain bike signs or the yellow hiking signs.
Start : Saint Christol d'Albion, le Cours
Distance : 12,3 km
Altitude change : +129 m
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On mountain bike or bicycle, Farid will share his passion with you, adapting to your level and your needs, on roads and paths that he knows perfectly well.
Accompaniment, technical advice to progress, initiation and improvement in enduro and other cycling practices with muscle bikes or VAE. A professional with proven sporting experience at your disposal.
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Albion cycles
In Sault, at the foot of Mont-Ventoux, a store dedicated to sports welcomes you with a large choice ofmountain bikes and hybrid bikes for hire, with or without electric assistance. English speaking staff.
Transport service and online booking to save time!
Tel. 04 90 64 09 32
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