Pernes-les-Fontaines - City of nature
Discover the surrounding nature in Pernes-les-Fontaines thanks to hiking, trail, cycling and mountain biking trails accessible to all levels: from very easy to difficult.
Pernes-les-Fontaines, land of sport
In the heart of the Mont Ventoux Regional Natural Park, many possibilities are available for you to discover nature and practice a physical activity.
For hiking and trail running, you will find a few walking routes from the city to discover the surroundings of Pernes-les-Fontaines and its natural areas. In particular, you will follow the Carpentras Canal, visit the Puy Bricon hill and many others.
A multitude of bike routes exist from the historic center accessible to beginners as well as to the most experienced depending on the distance of the route and the level of difficulty. Thus, you can discover surrounding towns such as Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Carpentras or even Venasque on beautiful roads in Provence.
You can also enjoy your bike ride peacefully on the Via Venaissia, a greenway that connects Orange to Velleron via Pernes-les-Fontaines.
Discover the fauna and flora of Vaucluse
Thanks to these outdoor activities, you will have the opportunity to explore the local fauna and flora as well as the landscapes of Provence.
Observe the lavender fields along the Via Venaissia, cycle along the bike routes to cross poppies and sunflowers fields, discover olive fields and other typical trees and plants during your various hikes in order to fully immerse yourself in the region.
VTOPO book: '99 mountain bike circuits in Vaucluse'
But also... Explore this VTOPO, to discover 99 mountain bike circuits for everyone, from family outings to Freeride trails, including Cross Country and Enduro, through Vaucluse: Bois d'Uchaux, Dentelles de Montmirail, Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux, Monts de Vaucluse, Petit and Grand Luberon, Val de Durance... Includes an Itinerances section with our Grande Traversée du Luberon and, previously unseen, the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse.
With clear and detailed data, accurate maps, useful information and quality photos, the VTOPO is becoming the essential reference for making the most of these mountains. Finally, all the circuits are evaluated using a relevant scaling system ranging from V1 to V6.
Do not forget to visit our site www.vtopo.fr: comments and updates of courses, new collections, online store, job offers, videos...
You can also leave safely with the VTOPO iPhone application available on the Apple Store.
On sale at the Pernes-les-Fontaines tourist office/19.95€/€19.95/220 pages/By cheque or cash/No remote payment
VTOPO: 'Gravel in Vaucluse: 30 courses for all levels + the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse en Gravel' (13€)
Gravel is that kind of bike that allows you to go back to basics, moments of simple pleasure. With it, there is no need to choose your frame according to the terrain. Whether on small secret roads, a forest track or a dirt road, Gravel is your adventure comrade, to access the big areas and immerse yourself in nature. You can also add light equipment, such as bikepacking, with bags provided for this purpose. The itinerant excursion then becomes a small or a big adventure!
With this 100% Gravel map with GPS tracks included, we offer you what is most beautiful in Vaucluse in terms of paths and landscapes. The result of collective work, the organized itinerary travel the roads and public paths of the department. Physical and technical levels vary, from the most accessible to the most sporty.
At each mile, the land, the authentic and picturesque villages of the Rhône Valley, the chiselled landscapes of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Mont Ventoux with its lavender and forest, the canals, bories, iguiers or garrigue of the Mont de Vaucluse pass before your eyes, the canals, bories, iguiers or garrigue of the Mont de Vaucluse, the craux and the cliffs of the Petit Luberon, the ochres of the Pays d'Apt, the perched villages of Grand Luberon, the hilltop villages of Grand Luberon Beron and the orchards of the Pays d'Aigues...
Are you a fan of roaming?
We invite you to discover the Grande Traversée de Vaucluse by Gravel (500 km — 11,000 m D+). This route takes you through the most beautiful landscapes and the largest natural spaces in the department.
Do you ride an electric Gravel?
No worries. Thanks to our partner BOSCH, we have been able to equip a large number of service providers (accommodation providers, restaurants, tourist offices) with electric charging points and thus allow you to go even further in your outings.
Resistant, lightweight (100 g), clear and detailed map, precise layout on an IGN map background, explanatory itineraries... GPS tracks in GPX format compatible with smartphones and portable GPS. On sale at the Pernes-les-Fontaines tourist office/13€/Release date: November 1, 2021/By cheque or cash/No remote payment.
