Pernes-les-Fontaines
GR® de Pays: Around the Ventoux Massif – Circular hike from La Nesque to the Plague Wall
Route
Two way loop
Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
6d
Distance
86km
Positive elevation gain
3013 meters
Negative elevation gain
3013 meters
Altitude
Min. 77 meters
Max. 866 meters
Departure / Arrival
Pernes-les-Fontaines / Pernes-les-Fontaines
Parking
Sporting complex, Avenue René Char, Pernes-les-Fontaines.
profil altimétrique
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Tourist service in Pernes-les-Fontaines :
A 6-day or 3-day hiking tour, depending on how athletic you are (approx. 6 miles per day or 12 miles per day). A multi-day hike in the heart of the spectacular Gorges de la Nesque, as far as the Plague Wall, a page of Vaucluse history.Go to the route
public transportation
By TER train line – serving Carpentras.
By Bus, Zou network Line 13 Carpentras – Cavaillon.
By Bus, TransCOVE network Line N Carpentras – Venasque (stop possible at La Roque-sur-Pernes or Venasque).
By Bus, Zou network Line 13 Carpentras – Cavaillon.
By Bus, TransCOVE network Line N Carpentras – Venasque (stop possible at La Roque-sur-Pernes or Venasque).
recommended parking
Sporting complex, Avenue René Char, Pernes-les-Fontaines.
road access
From the A7 Exit Avignon North, towards Carpentras.
To note
- Follow the GRP® (yellow-red).
- Choose autumn or spring to do this hiking tour.
- Prepare for your hike.
- Plan to have good walking shoes, water and clothes that are suitable for the weather.
If you want to report a problem on your hike (marking, maintenance, danger...), let us know on Suricate: sentinels.sportsdenature.fr
Access to the massifs
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
Respect the regulations preserving protected natural areas – find out about restrictions to accessing the massifs during fire risk periods, from 15 June to 15 September.
Before heading out, check the website
In brief
- Within the territory of the Mont Ventoux Regional Nature Park.
- Between Ventoux and Monts de Vaucluse, between natural and cultural heritage.
- Crossing of many other GRP®, possibility to make variations.
- Covered in 4 to 8 days.
- Described clockwise.
Contact
Fédération Française de Randonnée de VaucluseTel : View number
Website : https://boutique.ffrandonnee.fr/autour-du-mont-ventoux-et-des-dentelles-de-montmirail
Guided hikes
This page was produced with the help of theVaucluse Provence Attractivité