Oppède is a village situated in the heart of the Luberon region of Provence, France, offering diverse terrain for outdoor activities. The landscape features rolling hills, tranquil valleys, extensive vineyards, and olive groves, alongside dense forests and rocky outcrops. This varied geography provides a suitable environment for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. The area is part of the Luberon Regional Natural Park, characterized by its natural beauty and preserved historical charm.
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.6
(24)
538
riders
55.0km
02:36
620m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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276
riders
55.7km
02:46
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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157
riders
39.0km
01:58
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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116
riders
62.2km
03:18
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
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719
riders
54.0km
03:23
570m
570m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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238
riders
36.0km
02:28
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
riders
29.4km
01:52
290m
290m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.2
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32
riders
9.02km
00:37
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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141
hikers
8.11km
03:14
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
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33
hikers
5.47km
01:40
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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36
hikers
15.5km
05:13
530m
530m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(5)
13
hikers
7.06km
02:01
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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141
riders
55.4km
04:21
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.3
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40
riders
35.1km
03:26
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
riders
61.4km
05:38
1,500m
1,500m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.2
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33
riders
39.3km
02:43
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33
runners
7.50km
00:59
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
runners
8.22km
01:23
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

20
runners
14.5km
01:46
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
12.0km
01:44
550m
560m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
riders
49.7km
03:33
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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8
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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3
riders
16.8km
01:24
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
6
riders
49.5km
03:43
1,010m
1,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Oppède offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain such as rolling hills, valleys, vineyards, and olive groves within the Luberon Regional Natural Park. There are more than 80 routes available for exploration.
Oppède features 89 routes on komoot, with an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from over 2,100 ratings. More than 27,000 visitors have explored routes in the region. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, Oppède offers road cycling routes that wind through rolling hills, tranquil valleys, vineyards, and olive groves. Routes like the "Ménerbes – EV8, Calavon Cycle Route loop from Oppède" cover approximately 37.2 miles (59.9 km). For more options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Oppède guide.
Scenic cycling routes include the "Ménerbes – Bonnieux loop from Oppède," which is around 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and connects iconic hilltop villages. The "Calavon Cycle Route – View of Gordes loop from Oppède," approximately 32 miles (51.5 km), provides views of Gordes. These routes traverse vineyards and olive groves.
Yes, the region offers multi-day cycling adventures such as the "Around the Luberon by bike" circuit. This route covers between 147 miles (236 km) and 174 miles (280 km), traversing the entire Luberon Regional Natural Park. Hybrid or gravel bikes are suitable for these tours.
Oppède offers numerous hiking trails leading through vineyards, olive groves, and forests. Many trails start directly from the village, catering to various experience levels. A shaded walk is available along the Sentier des Ribas, winding through the Luberon massif. More information is available in the Hiking around Oppède guide.
Explorers can encounter vineyards, olive groves, and diverse wooded areas within the Luberon Regional Natural Park. Oppède-le-Vieux is perched on a rocky outcrop, offering panoramic views. The region is also known for its vibrant ochre cliffs, which can be explored on itineraries like the "Ochres by bike" route in the wider Luberon area.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the Oppède region. These include Road Cycling Routes around Oppède, Cycling around Oppède, and Hiking around Oppède. Guides for mountain biking, jogging, and gravel biking are also available.
Oppède-le-Vieux, the old village, features preserved 15th and 16th-century residences and ancient shops. Key historical sites include the 10th-century Notre-Dame-d'Alidon collegiate church and the ruins of a 13th-century feudal castle. The village also has old washhouses and the 12th-century Moulin Saint-Augustin.
While specific mountain biking trails are not detailed, the varied terrain and forests within the Luberon Regional Natural Park suggest opportunities for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Oppède guide provides resources for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Oppède is part of the broader Luberon Coeur de Provence tourism area. An official tourism website covering Oppède-le-Vieux is uk.luberoncoeurdeprovence.com. This site provides general information about the region.
The phone number for the Mairie (Town Hall) of Oppède is +33 (0)4 90 76 90 06. This contact can be used for official inquiries related to the village.

