Cavaillon - Cheval-Blanc

✔ Waymarked route

✔ Distance: 23 km

✔ Sporty loop

A cycling route for lovers of elevation

This 23 km loop starts in Cavaillon and includes a positive elevation gain of 450 m. It takes you up the first slopes of the Petit Luberon along small roads and forest tracks through pinewoods and garrigue. The route alternates between steady climbs and rolling sections, offering stunning views of the Durance Valley, the rooftops of Cavaillon and, in the distance, the Alpilles.

The trail gradually ascends to the heart of the Petit Luberon range, then descends gently towards Cheval-Blanc at the foot of the mountains. It crosses typical southern Luberon landscapes: dry-stone walls, Mediterranean woodland, terraced crops and paths lined with boxwood.

This route is ideal for cyclists who are comfortable with elevation and mixed terrain (roads and accessible tracks). It offers a true nature immersion, far from the crowds, with the possibility of a refreshing break or a gourmet stop in Cheval-Blanc before returning to Cavaillon via smoother roads.

Highlights along the route

• Cavaillon: Known as the melon capital, this Provençal town invites you to stroll its charming streets. Discover its 12th-century cathedral, historic synagogue, Roman arch, and hike up to Saint-Jacques Chapel for a panoramic view. Don’t miss the Monday morning market.
• Cheval-Blanc: Nestled between the Durance and the Luberon, this village offers a variety of landscapes. A walking option: the wild loop from La Roquette to Crau des Mayorques, with rocky gorges, pastoral trails and stunning views over the Durance Valley.
  
  

Route map and elevation profile