Venasque

TV09 - Saint Gens

Route

Loop

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

3h03

Distance

19km

Positive elevation gain

828 meters

Negative elevation gain

828 meters

Altitude

Min. 187 meters

Max. 639 meters

circuit
variante
liaison

Departure / Arrival

Parking - city Stade de Venasque / Parking - city Stade de Venasque

Parking

profil altimétrique

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The route alternates between shaded and more open areas, often running beneath olive trees and truffle oaks. Pass the shrine of St Gens before tackling the uphill climb, at the top of which is a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the valley and its surroundings. Descend via the village of Beaucet, following the same trail as that of route n°7.

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public transportation

TransCove bus, line N

road access

Departmental road D4 from Carpentras

To note

Make sure you bring water with you.
A difficult route but it offers magnificent views and allows you to discover the local culture.

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

In brief

18.8km and 780m of positive elevation gainDiscover olive groves and truffle oaksPassing by the hermitage of St GensA breathtaking panorama from the summit of St Gens

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Contact

Ventoux Provence Tourisme
Tel : View number 04 90 63 00 78
E-Mail : carpentras@ventouxprovence.fr
Website : https://www.jaimecourir.fr/UniversTrail.aspx?univertrail=vaucluse

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