Ride the Baronnies
Discover Provence's best-kept cycling secret.
Introduction
Just north of Mont Ventoux lies the Baronnies Provençales Regional Park—a cyclist’s paradise of quiet roads, spectacular scenery and beautifully maintained mountain passes.
While riders from around the world come to conquer Ventoux, those who venture into the Baronnies discover a network of peaceful roads, perched villages, dramatic gorges and dozens of climbs that are often completely traffic-free. It’s one of the reasons we chose to base VeloVentoux here.
Highlights
✓ Quiet roads with very little traffic.
✓ Beautifully surfaced climbs and descents.
✓ Spectacular gorges and mountain scenery.
✓ Historic Provençal villages and welcoming cafés.
✓ Endless route options for every ability.
✓ The perfect complement to Mont Ventoux.
Why Ride the Baronnies?
The Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park is one of southern France’s hidden cycling gems. While Mont Ventoux rightly attracts riders from around the world, the roads beyond the Giant of Provence are often quieter, more varied and every bit as rewarding.
Here you’ll find an incredible network of beautifully surfaced roads winding through dramatic gorges, fragrant pine forests, vineyards and fields of lavender. Historic hilltop villages such as Brantes, Montbrun-les-Bains and Buis-les-Baronnies provide perfect café stops, while dozens of quiet mountain passes offer spectacular riding without the crowds.
Whether you’re looking for a gentle spin through rolling countryside or a challenging day linking several cols, the Baronnies has a route to suit every rider. It’s this variety that makes the region such a special place to base a cycling holiday.
