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Orange to Nîmes

Orange, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, FranceMixed

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Monday 15th September 2025

105 km
Distance
120 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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Panoramic view of the roman theatre in Orange, south of France, as of 2008. This picture has a FOV of ~180°.
Photo: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
120 m
Distance
105 km
020406080m0 km255075105 km64 m · highest, at 89.0 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with 105 km distance and minimal climbing on mixed surfaces.

105 km route from Orange to Nîmes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, with 90 m climbing mainly on minor roads and paths.

The route starts in Orange passing through several places within the first few kilometres including Tanneurs, Les Arènes, and Nogent. Early on, the road is mainly minor roads, quiet streets, paths and cycle paths. From km 6.2 (Caderousse), the ride continues through Montfaucon and Roquemaure, heading towards Avignon at 33.9 km, passing through various quartiers. The surface is mostly paved with about 18% gravel or unpaved sections. Main roads without cycle lanes make up 5.8 km, with 9.5 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more, while 12.8 km is on cycle paths or lanes. After Avignon, the route heads through Les Angles and Aramon, continuing over largely flat terrain until a gentle climb between 75.5 km and 77.6 km with a 55 m gain averaging 2.7%, steepest at 6%, reaching 62 m altitude. The highest point along the route is at 84.7 km (64 m height). Passing through Beaucaire at 73.7 km, Montcalm-République (100.2 km) and finally arrives at Nîmes at 99.2 km. The route combines a mix of minor roads, paths, quiet streets and some main roads all with varied surface types.

Highlights

  • Avignon at 33.9 km
  • 2.1 km climb gaining 55 m from 75.5 km
  • Beaucaire at 73.7 km
  • Nîmes finish at 99.2 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Costa 2.7 km
  2. Caderousse 6.2 km
  3. Montfaucon 9.2 km
  4. Grange Neuve 12.6 km
  5. La Glacière 12.8 km
  6. La Croze 13 km
  7. Roquemaure 13.6 km
  8. Ferme de l'Hers 14.2 km
  9. Quartier Barthelasse-Piot 29.6 km
  10. Villeneuve-lès-Avignon 31.1 km
  11. Saint-Jean 33.3 km
  12. Quartier Centre 33.7 km
  13. Avignon 33.9 km
  14. Quartier Nord Rocade 34.5 km
  15. Quartier Ouest 34.9 km
  16. Les Angles 39.4 km
  17. Le Cros de Palus 39.8 km
  18. Aramon 49.6 km
  19. Théziers 54.4 km
  20. Montfrin 60 km
  21. Comps 64 km
  22. Vallabrègues 65.3 km
  23. Beaucaire 73.7 km
  24. Mas Garrigas 83.7 km
  25. Redessan 87.2 km
  26. Mas de Brignon 91.4 km
  27. Rodilhan 93.2 km
  28. Mas de Peyre 94.7 km
  29. Mas Veyssière 95.8 km
  30. Mas de Chambaud 96 km
  31. Mas Lombard 96.2 km
  32. Mas de Possac 96.6 km
  33. Chemin Bas d'Avignon 97.2 km
  34. Mas de Ville 97.2 km
  35. Clos d'Orville 97.2 km
  36. Haute-Magaille 97.4 km
  37. Serre Paradis 97.6 km
  38. Grézan 97.8 km
  39. Les Amoureux 97.8 km
  40. Richelieu 98.4 km
  41. Croix de Fer 98.4 km
  42. Mont Duplan 98.4 km
  43. Gambetta 98.8 km
  44. Beausoleil 98.8 km
  45. Les Carmes 98.8 km
  46. Nîmes 99.2 km
  47. Triangle de la Gare 99.2 km
  48. Feuchères 99.2 km
  49. Marronniers 99.5 km
  50. Mas Carbonnel 99.7 km
  51. La Placette 100 km
  52. Montcalm-République 100.2 km
  53. Puech du Teil 100.3 km
  54. Montaury 100.3 km
  55. Capouchiné 100.3 km
  56. Costières 100.3 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—75.5 km2.1 km55 m2.7 %6 %62 m

High point 64 m at 84.7 km; low point 6 m.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
35% minor road · 24% path · 12% quiet street · 8% track
Main roads
5.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
9.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
12.8 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 17 (5 km), D 999 (4 km), Voie Verte du Pont-du-Gard (4 km)
Surface
80% paved · 18% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
2% climbing · 1% descending · 97% flat
Steep sections
0.5 km over 5%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmGraine de Provence · bakery · 30 m off route
  2. 0.2 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  3. 0.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 6.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 6.2 kmPetrol station · 60 m off route
  6. 31.6 kmWater tap · 80 m off route
  7. 32.7 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  8. 34.2 kmMonoprix · supermarket · 90 m off route
  9. 39.1 kmWC · toilets · 80 m off route
  10. 49.9 kmPatisserie d'Autrefois · bakery · 70 m off route
  11. 49.9 kmCyclo mobile 30 · bike shop · 140 m off route
  12. 60.1 kmDrinking water · 100 m off route
  13. 69.4 kmALDI · supermarket · 60 m off route
  14. 73.6 kmMoureau · bakery · 60 m off route
  15. 73.6 kmPharmacie du Quai · pharmacy · 200 m off route
  16. 86.9 kmBakery · 140 m off route
  17. 98.5 kmEsso express · petrol station · 60 m off route
  18. 99.3 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Orange (station), 1.1 km off route
  • 34.6 km — Avignon-Centre (station), 170 m off route
  • 73.6 km — Beaucaire (station), 910 m off route
  • 85.3 km — Nîmes Pont du Gard (station), 600 m off route
  • 99.3 km — Nîmes Centre (station), 50 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0 km — Château des Nassau (castle)
  • 13.8 km — Château de l'Hers (castle)
  • 32.8 km — Palais du Roure (castle)
  • 49.7 km — Château d'Aramon (castle)
  • 64.8 km — Saint-Roman (peak)
  • 71.6 km — Puech Cabrier (peak)

At the start

  • Graine de Provence · bakery · 30 m
  • Café Le Mistral · café · 10 m
  • Patisserie Cabanis · patisserie · 30 m
  • La sardine aux yeux bleus · café · 180 m
  • Le Sanglier · bar · 60 m

At the finish

  • Antidote Café · café · 70 m
  • Boulangerie Digé · bakery · 180 m
  • Spar · supermarket · 150 m
  • Quint et Sens · bakery · 220 m
  • Dhuoda · bike rental · 90 m

Stay after this ride

  • B&B Hôtel · hotel · 40 m from the finish
  • Hôtel Abalone · hotel · 1.0 km from the finish
  • Vertigo Hostel Rooftop · hostel · 1.1 km from the finish
  • Hôtel Cesar · hotel · 1.0 km from the finish
  • Rougetomette · guest house · 890 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
5½–8 hours riding
Season
September with temperatures recorded at 30°C.
Best months
Apr to May, Sep to Oct — daily highs of 19–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water 13.1 km from 73.8 to 86.9 km
  • 5.8 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 9.5 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
  • 18% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

4 photographs from the road

Photo: Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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