The Alpilles Roquemartine by Bike: The Integral

Description

Cross from end to end the eastern half of the Alpilles. A territory that is full of remarkable elements to discover! Live the Alpilles as you never did! With a massive character pronounced at the whim of its valleys and rocky ridges, vineyards and olive groves that invite you to stroll along small bucolic roads, and picturesque villages that contain a rich heritage, every turn of the wheel becomes a pleasant discovery. Back to the car park, take the D24 on the right for 225 m. At the crossroads, turn right on the Avenue Pasteur. Go to the church and then back to the starting parking for the hike. 1- At the roundabout take the D24 opposite the intersection with the D24a towards Aureille. 2- ON the right retrieve the D24a, walk by olive groves for 5 km, until Aureille. 3- Take the road on the left, direction Eygalières. Continue to the pass called "Pas de la Figuière". Join the intersection with the D25. 4- Go right up the D25 in direction of Eyguières. Continue for 7.5 km and join the junction with the D569. 5- (Caution, traffic!) Turn right on the D569, always towards Eyguières. At the roundabout, continue straight for 150 m. 6- Turn left in the direction of Sénas. Continue for 7 km. 7- cross the roundabout of the entrance of the city. 300 meters later, turn left on the path of "Donne", just before the level crossing. Continue to Orgon. 8- Go through Orgon via rue de la Fontaine and Edmond Coste Street. Continue through the rise of Paradise and Jean Moulin Avenue to the intersection with the D24b, after the sports complex. 9- At the intersection after the sports complex, take the D24b on the left and continue until Eygalières for about 7 km. Cross the village and continue on the D24b for 2 km. 10- Turn left on the D24, towards Mouriès. Continue for 2 km. 11- Take the D24 on the right, towards Mouriès. Continue for 6 km to the place called "Destet". 12- Turn right on the D78 towards Maussane-les-Alpilles. 13- At the junction with the D5, turn left towards Mouriès. Continue on this road until the intersection with the D17. 14- Turn left on Alphonse Daudet road, before the D17, then continue until you reach the roundabout of the departure.

Difficulty

Official rating: difficult, by Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Before you go

• Follow the red and white signs marked "Alpilles Roquemartine" of the Department of Bouches-du-Rhone.
• For your safety, and for the preservation of forest areas, access to natural areas is regulated from June to September. Inquire during the summer period on 08 11 20 13 13 (price of a local call) or on www.bouches-du-rhone.pref.gouv.fr Download the application for free MYPROVENCE ENVIE DE BALADE (available on Appstore and Android Market).

Getting there

Start: Bureau d'Information Touristique, Mouriès, Mouriès (13).

Sources

• Track: Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (Chemins des Parcs), Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (www.cheminsdesparcs.fr/trek/57949-MOURIES---Alpilles-Roquemartine-a-velo-%3A-l-integrale). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 689 m, Parcs naturels régionaux de Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur