A WEEK IN PROVENCE, BIKE (circuits), IDEAS FOR VISITS (15/20km), ALPILLES

Orientation Table (Radius of 15/20km km)

Center: Mas des Figues

Is (E):

• Saint-Rémy-de-Provence : about 4 km northeast of Mas des Figues, known for its Roman ruins of Glanum and the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole monastery where Vincent van Gogh stayed.

Is (E):

• Eygalières : about 12 km east of Mas des Figues, a charming old Provençal village.

• Oppidum des Caisses de Jean-Jean : approximately 15 km east of Mas des Figues, an archaeological site located north of the commune of Mouriès.

South-East (SE):

• Peirou Lake: about 5 km southeast of Mas des Figues.

• Grotte du Peirou : about 5 km southeast of Mas des Figues.

• Vallon de Saint Clerg : about 6 km southeast of Mas des Figues, famous because the composer Gounod drew his inspiration there to create the opera Mireille.

• Rocher des Deux Trous : located at the top of the Vallon de Saint Clerg.

• Echelles du Mont Gaussier : near the Vallon de Saint Clerg.

South (S):

• Les Baux-de-Provence : about 7 km south of Mas des Figues, famous medieval village with the Château des Baux and the Carrières de Lumières, and the legend of the famous witch who is said to have hidden treasure there.

• Oppidum des Baux de Provence: approximately 6.5 km south of Mas des Figues.

• The Destet road via Maussane which joins Eygalières.

· The Orientation Table and Roche Percée at the top of Val d'enfer 5.2km south of Mas des Figues

South-West (SW):

• Fontvieille : about 12 km southwest of Mas des Figues, known for the Moulin de Daudet and its charming Provençal streets.

• Barbegal aqueduct : approximately 14 km southwest of Mas des Figues.

• Montmajour Abbey : about 14 km southwest of Mas des Figues, a Benedictine abbey with impressive medieval architecture.

• Ernaginum (Roman village ruins) : about 8 km southwest of Mas des Figues, next to the Castrum Saint Gabriel Towers

• Saint-Gabriel Chapel : approximately 8 km southwest of Mas des Figues, a Romanesque chapel located in the town of Tarascon.

West (W):

• King René's castle in Tarascon and the port of Beaucaire: about 15 km west of Mas des Figues.

• Saint Michel de Frigolet Abbey : in the heart of Montagnette, not far from Boulbon and Barbentane, known for its name taken from the word thyme, ""ferigoule"".

Gravel Bike Tour

Starting point: Mas des Figues

1. Mas des Figues → Val d'Enfer:

   • Leave Mas des Figues, turn right for 500m then head south towards the Alpilles.

   • Follow the road until you reach Val d'Enfer.

2. Val d'Enfer → Les Baux-de-Provence:

   • Continue on the road to the village of Baux-de-Provence, perched on a hill.

3. Les Baux-de-Provence → Maussane-les-Alpilles:

   • Go down to Maussane-les-Alpilles, a village at the foot of the Alpilles.

4. Maussane-les-Alpilles → Le Destet:

   • Head east towards the place called Le Destet.

   • Stop at Pierredon Abbey

5. Le Destet → Eygalières:

   • Continue your journey towards the north-east to reach Eygalières.

   • Stop in Eygalières to drink a beer and eat the dish of the day at the village brasserie

6. Return to Eygalières → Pont Romain:

   • Take the road towards the southwest to reach the Roman Bridge.

7. Roman Bridge → Romarin → Bypass of the Aerodrome via the Romanin Vineyard:

   • Head west towards Romanin.

   • Go around the Romanin airfield via the paths which cross the Romanin vineyard . You will enjoy views of the vineyards and the typical landscapes of the region.

   • After going around the airfield, continue your way towards Saint Rémy de Provence.

8. Romanin → Saint-Paul-de-Mausole:

   • Head west to reach Saint-Paul-de-Mausole.

9. Saint-Paul-de-Mausole → Chemin Long du Canal des Alpines:

   • Take the path along the Canal des Alpines.

10. Arrival: Mas des Figues

    • Finish your return loop at Mas des Figues.

Update Details

• Type of terrain: In addition to asphalt roads and gravel paths, you will cross vineyards around the Romanin airfield.

• Difficulty: Moderate with light technical passages on the vineyard paths.

This version of the tour incorporates a pleasant and picturesque detour through the Romanin vineyard, adding an extra touch of local discovery.

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