Cycling in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

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Cycling in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur includes a 105 km mixed route from Orange with low climbing of 120 m and varied road surfaces.

On the road in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

There is one main cycle route starting from Orange in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. This route is 105 km long, leading to Nîmes with a total climbing of 120 m.

The terrain is largely flat with 97% flat sections and only 2% climbing. The route uses a mixture of minor roads, cycle paths, quiet streets and tracks, with the steepest 500 m segment reaching a gradient of 5.7%.

What the riding is like

The riding in the region is predominantly flat with very little climbing, staying well below typical hill gradients. The average route length is 105 km, suitable for longer rides. The surface is mostly paved (80%) with some unpaved sections (18%). Roads include a balance of minor roads (36%), paths (24%) and cycle paths (8%). The most notable climb reaches 120 m in elevation, over the route from Orange to Nîmes.

Cycling infrastructure

There are 12.8 km of cycle paths, 6% main roads, 5% roads with cycle lanes, and 9.5 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more on the routes.

Best time to ride

The best months to cycle are April, May, September, and October when temperatures are moderate and riding conditions score best. Recorded rides are mainly in September.