Bicycle rides in Luberon near Buoux
Saint Martin
Buoux Saint Martin
Buoux - Saint Martin - 37 km - 780m - A very nice loop on the north hills of Luberon with possibility of lunch break in Saint Martin de Castillon. Plan for two hours ride depending on your shape.
Saignon
Buoux - Auribeau, through Saignon
Buoux - Auribeau - 22 km - A short loop, about an hour, with breath taking landscapes through the Lavender fields. A beautiful view of Saignon, followed by the uphill to Castellet. Finally Auribeau, with views of Ventoux, the Lure mountain et the Alps of Haute Provence. Doing the loop the other direction will place Saignon at the end as a well deserved gourmet stop.
Buoux - Sivergues
Buoux - Sivergues - 16 km - Not a loop, Sivergues is at the end of the road. A magical destination. Count an hour, perfect for an early morning ride, or late evening.
Chateau de Lacoste
Buoux - Bonnieux, through the Combe de Lourmarin
Buoux - Bonnieux - 20 km - 360m - A small loop that winds down to the combe (gorge) of Aiguebrun, then climbs back up to Bonnieux, and without entering the village, comes back to Buoux by the pass of Pointu and the Claparèdes plateau.
Downhill from the Col du Pointu
Buoux - Bonnieux, and roman bridge Pont Julien
Buoux - Pont Julien - 35 km - 400m - A loop that goes down to the Pont Julien (Romain bridge) via Bonnieux. From the Pont Julien, it goes to Apt along the cycling trail (new in 2008) which was built on the old railroad. Views of Lacoste, Gordes, Le Petit Luberon, Rousillon, Gordes, and the distant Rhône valley can be magnificients on a clear day.
Auribeau
Buoux - Apt - Auribeau
Buoux - Apt - Auribeau - 55 km - 870m - A longer loop starting from Buoux. Down to the combe (gorge) of Aiguebrun, up to Bonnieux, the Pong Julien (Romain bridge), the cycling track through Apt with nice views of the tile roofs of the town, then the climb to Castellet, and Auribeau and the Claparèdes. Scents of pines in the Combe, and lavender on the plateau, will remind the rider that this is Provence.
Montfuron - Vachere
Montfuron - Vachere - 38 km - A fantastic loop with magnificient views of the Lure mountain, the distant Verdon, the Apls of Haute Provence. One can enjoy lunch in Montfuron, or Saint Michel.
Combe de Lourmarin
Tour du Grand Luberon
Tour du Grand Luberon - 78 km - The most beautiful villages of the Pays d'Aigues (Land of Waters) in South Luberon, the Combe (gorge) of Lourmarin, the col (pass) of Vitrolles, and the remote and wild clib back to Auribeau and Castellet, with magnificient view. Several stops possible for lunch.
Col des Tempetes, Mt Ventoux
Mont Ventoux
Mont Ventoux from Bedoin and return through Sault - 82 km - Climb the giant of Provence - the 23 km uphill starting at 300 meters and culminating at 1900 meter altitude is legendary as the scene of one of the most gruelling climbs in the Tour de France. Several sections are above 9% and it never eases. The strongest racers will face it with fear and humility. Going down to Sault for lunch and returning by the Col ND des Abeilles will make it a grandiose ride, cool on the slopes on the morning, and hot in the afternoon. Smaller riders may want to try the easier route starting from Sault to the top and back the same way.
