VTT N°11 - Loubière Foothills
The route starts with a physical challenge, climbing up from Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues before continuing through forests and buissières along the foothills of the Loubière Plateau. From farms to hamlets, junipers to fir trees, make your way through a magnificent landscape. And for those who love the thrill of downhill riding, the route offers a moment of pure mountain biking bliss !
Description
From the car park opposite the primary school, head straight down to the right towards the Pont Vieux.
- After crossing the Pont Vieux over the Sorgues, turn right onto the road towards Saint-Caprazy and follow it for 900 m. At the bend before the hamlet, take the track on the left for 800 m, then turn right and tackle a steep climb towards the Mas de Souquet farm.
- Instead of following the paved road, take the trail along the contour line, leading to Mas de Gély, which you go around on the right.
- After the cross perched on a wall, continue straight towards the hamlet of La Batisse.
- Once you have gone around the sheepfold, head due west and climb the 1,500 m to the highest point at 730 m.
- At the col, take the trail hidden among the boxwood (buissière), which leads towards Vareilles.
- At the foot of two large fir trees, climb slightly to the right.
- Turn left; about 100 m further on, the trail descends towards Saint-Félix, passing through the medieval hamlet of Saint-Caprazy.
- Departure : Car park in front of the primary school, Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues
- Arrival : Car park in front of the primary school, Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues
- Towns crossed : Saint-Félix-de-Sorgues
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
At the start of the descent towards Vareilles, two trees on either side of the buissière (a singletrack bordered by boxwood and oak trees) make the passage particularly narrow. Take care if you have wide handlebars.
The box tree moth is active from May to October. Its caterpillars feed on boxwood leaves, leaving the plants bare. They descend from the trees and move around on threads (which can be annoying when hiking, but are harmless).
Bring a supply of water and suitable clothing.
Transport
All the information is available on the Tourist Office website.
Access and parking
From St-Affrique drive towards the Sorgues valley via the D7 road up to St-Félix-de-Sorgues (15 km).
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