Tour of Mont Ventoux

(Drôme, Vaucluse)

Starting in Sault, this journey around the foothills of Mont Ventoux offers a spectacular immersion between the Drôme Provençale and the Vaucluse. The trail first crosses the wild Nesque gorges towards Monieux, before descending towards dry-stone villages like Cabrières-d'Avignon and the iconic resurgence of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Medieval heritage is vividly displayed in Venasque and Villes-sur-Auzon, gateway to the ochre quarries and vineyards. By skirting the "Giant of Provence," the route connects Bédoin and Malaucène, revealing a preserved natural landscape of wooded valleys and limestone cliffs. Crossing the Toulourenc valley reveals perched gems like Brantes, facing the steep north face of Ventoux, before reaching the thermal waters of Montbrun-les-Bains and then towards Aurel, a jewel of Provence with its old medieval castle and its cobbled streets.

The environment of Mont Ventoux is varied. The lower part of the massif is made up of oak and pine forests. The upper part consists of alpine meadows and rocks. The flora of Mont Ventoux is rich and diverse. There are more than 1,000 plant species there, some of which are endemic, meaning they are only found in this region. Among the most notable species are the yellow gentian, the martagon lily, and the opposite-leaved saxifrage. The fauna of Mont Ventoux is also rich and diverse. There are more than 100 species of birds there, including the griffon vulture, the bearded vulture, and the red kite. There are also mammals such as deer, wild boar, and fox.

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Nearby paths:

• Tour of the Luberon (Vaucluse, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
• Tour of the Monts de Vaucluse
• Tour of Lure Mountain (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence)
• Tour of the Baronnies Provençales (Drôme)
• Tour of the Dentelles de Montmirail (Vaucluse)
• Tour of the Rasteau Massif (Vaucluse)
• Tour of the Buëch (Hautes-Alpes, Drôme)
• Tour of the Buëch and Méouge (Drôme, Hautes-Alpes)
• Tour of the Uchaux Massif (Vaucluse)
• GR®4 From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
• GR®6 From Gironde to Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• GR®9 From Jura to Mediterranean
• GR®91 Crossing the Vercors Highlands
• GR®653D Via Domitia

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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