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The destination Porte du Ventoux (Pernes-les-Fontaines, Monteux, Sorgues, Bédarrides and Althen-des-Paluds) is easily accessible by train, car and bus all year round.

By train

Avignon TGV station: +33 (0)4 32 76 76 05 (for your information: the Paris Gare de Lyon – Avignon TGV journey takes 2h45).

Coming to Pernes-les-Fontaines: Take the TER line 16 'Carpentras - Avignon Centre - Avignon Tgv' then get off at Carpentras, and take a bus (line 913, 920 or LER (57).

Coming to Monteux (city center): Take the TER line 16 'Carpentras - Avignon Center - Avignon Tgv', then get off at Monteux station, located a 5-minute walk from the city center. This station has a bicycle garage. From there, take the “Mont'en bus” shuttle.

Coming to Sorgues: Take the TER from line 16 'Carpentras - Avignon Centre - Avignon Tgv' or from the line 10 'Marseille - Avignon - Orange - Orange - Valence - Lyon', then get off at 'Sorgues-Châteauneuf-du-Pape” station. At this station, you can rent a vehicle from Cargo Location, by calling +33 (0)4 88 54 35 32 in advance. You can also take the bus' Sorg'en bus'

Coming to Bédarrides: Take the TER on line 10 'Marseille - Avignon - Orange - Valence - Lyon', then get off at Bédarrides station. This station has a bicycle garage.

SNCF: 3635

TER PACA: +33 (0)800 114 023

Check all TER train schedules in real time at www.sncf-connect.com/ter and the TER timetables to download by clicking here.



 

Bike garages in Monteux, Bédarrides and Sorgues train stations

These secure shelters are free and equipped with a repair kit. They are accessible 24/7 to any holder of a transport card via registration on the Zou portal! , free of charge upon simple integration of the transport card number. It is not necessary to be a subscriber, the ticket card is sufficient for free registration. A user manual will be displayed on the equipment, as well as the contact details of a hotline in case of problems.

Reserve your place in one of these bike shelters here.

By Bike


Bike shelters at Monteux, Bédarrides, and Sorgues stations

These secure shelters are free of charge and equipped with a repair kit. They are accessible 24/7 to anyone holding a transport card by registering on the Zou! portal (regional public transport network). Simply enter your transport card number for free registration. A subscription is not required; the transport ticket card is sufficient. Rules of use are displayed on-site, along with the contact details of a hotline in case of any issues.
Click here to book a spot in one of these bike shelters!

 

“Accueil Vélo” certified providers

Arriving by bike? Discover our Accueil Vélo certified partners (a national French label guaranteeing quality services for cyclists) across the area by clicking here! This label makes it easy to identify services such as restaurants, accommodations, and more that cater specifically to cyclists, ensuring a warm welcome and adapted facilities.

By bus

Coming to Pernes-les-Fontaines:

> From Avignon TGV station, take line 10 'Avignon TGV <> Avignon Poste' to the 'Avignon Poste' stop (stop located opposite Avignon Centre station but inside the Ramparts, in front of La Poste). Then, take line 905 'Avignon-Carpentras' from 'Avignon PEM Bus Station' (located near Avignon Centre station), to the terminus in Carpentras. From there, take one of the direct buses to Pernes-les-Fontaines: L. 913, 920 and LER 57.

> Direct buses from L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (L. 913, 920 and LER 57), Cavaillon (L. 913 and LER 57) and Aix-en-Provence (LER 57).

> From Marseille-Provence airport: L. A2 (arrêt 'Aix-en-Provence - Gare routière') and then LER 57.

Coming to Monteux or to Althen-des-Paluds : direct bus from Avignon and Carpentras with line 905 (with 1 stop in Althen-des-Paluds and 9 stops in Monteux, among which the stop 'Lac de Monteux'). Change in Carpentras coming from Marseille-Provence airport and Aix-en-Provence.

Coming to Sorgues or to Bédarrides : Direct bus from Châteauneuf-du-Pape (line 922, stop in Sorgues), Avignon and Orange (line 902). If you come from Carpentras, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Cavaillon, Apt: change in Avignon. To travel inside Sorgues: Sorg'en Bus.
 

LER 57 and Lines 905, 902 and 922 - +33 (0)4 90 63 01 82 - www.traveles-arnaud.com

Lines 913 and 920: +33 (0)4 90 33 95 75

Find all the bus timetables and ZOU line maps! on https://zou.maregionsud.fr/telecharger-les-horaires-et-plans/
If you are looking for a physical counter, the Carpentras Multi-modal Exchange Center has a counter (only for buses):

270 Avenue de la Gare - 84200 CARPENTRAS / +33 (0)4 84 99 50 10


 

By plane

Marseille Provence Airport: +33 (0)820 811 414 (0.12cts/min) - www.marseille.aeroport.fr - To go to Pernes-les-Fontaines by bus from the airport, take the bus L.A2 (stop at 'Aix-en-Provence - Bus Station') then the bus LER 57.
Avignon Provence Airport: +33 (0)4 90 81 51 51 - www.avignon.aeroport.fr

 

By car

By road, coming from the North on the A7 motorway, take exit 23 'Avignon Nord'.
By road coming from the south, on the A7 motorway, take exit 25 'Cavaillon'.

Do you drive an electric car? Find the map of charging stations in Vaucluse by clicking here!

 

By taxi

Taxis based in Pernes-les-Fontaines:

 

Taxi based in Monteux:

 

Taxi based in Althen-des-Paluds:

 

Taxi based in Sorgues:

In a campervan

Travelling by campervan? Click here to find parking and service areas!


Car rental

Located at Sorgues train station, the CarGo rental agency offers a wide range of vehicles: car rental for 4 to 5 seats and van rental.

The car parks

To park in Pernes-les-Fontaines we recommend the following car parks:

  • Frédéric Mistral car park
  • Jean Moulin car park
  • René Cassin car park


To park in Monteux we recommend the following car parks:

  • Market Square Parking
  • Trewey Boulevard Parking
  • Lac de Monteux car park (for a fee)


To park in Sorgues we recommend the following car parks:

  • Entraigues road car park
  • Parking at the Place du Général-de-Gaulle
  • Ile de l'Oiselay car park


To park in Bédarrides we recommend the following car parks:

  • Quai de l'Ouveze car park
  • Cours Bouquimard car park


To park in Althen-des-Paluds we recommend the following car parks:

  • Church parking


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