Beyond the end of the Veloroute – Cycle to Saignon
Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay FitContributor blog post by Vaucluse Dreamer:
As I mentioned in my last post there are a number of lovely cycle rides that can be taken from the end of the Veloroute du Calavon, towards Cereste and beyond.
Having sat down with a neighbour she spent an hour poring over the map, pointing out quite a number of gentle, slightly challenging & rather hard rides …Continue reading here for details on Julie’s ride (a bit hilly) to the village of Saignon. She shares some beautiful photos of this hilltop village in the Luberon. As a note, the Saignon market is on Thursday mornings if you want to make it a ride with a picnic.
Via:: Vaucluse Dreamer
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