Gorge road to Col de Murs – Murs Pass loop from Gorges de Veroncle

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Apt

Gordes

Gorge road to Col de Murs – Murs Pass loop from Gorges de Veroncle

Moderate

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riders

Gorge road to Col de Murs – Murs Pass loop from Gorges de Veroncle

02:12

41.1km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Parc naturel régional du Mont-Ventoux

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.02 km

Gordes > Senanque D177

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The climb from Sénanque to Gordes offers a breathtaking view of the magnificent Sénanque Abbey. As you ascend, you'll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with rolling hills and charming Provençal landscapes stretching out before you. The best part is the climb isn't too steep!

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8.54 km

Abbaye de Sénanque

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You will pass the abbey on the way over the Col de trois termes towards Gordes. The view over the lavender fields to the abbey is absolutely worthwhile. A pleasure for the eyes and the sense of smell.

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8.78 km

Col des Trois Termes from Sénanque Abbey

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

nice climb from the monastery up to the Col des Trois

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15.3 km

Col des Trois Termes

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Arrival or departure to the Col des Trois.

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15.6 km

Gorge road to Col de Murs

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great climb on a road winding up the mountain between rock faces.

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21.7 km

Murs Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Murs from Murs is 10.5 km long with a total drop of 451 m. The average gradient is 4.3% with maximum gradients of 8.9%.

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27.1 km

Murs Washhouse

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At the entrance of the village of Murs (coming from Venasque) you will find a beautifully preserved washing place. in the summer months there is no water in this place.

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36.1 km

View of Gordes

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magnificent view over the beautiful village of Gordes.

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41.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

596 m

530 m

161 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

526 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (620 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

16°C

6°C

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Comments

September 5, 2022,Apt-Provence "Gordes und die Reißzwecke"

It wasn't possible without pedaling today either. The small tour from Gordes (very photogenic place!), Murs, the Col de Murs and the Gorges de Vaumale then led us back up to the Col de trois Termes. From there there was a detour to the Abbaye de Sénanque at the end. A good 1.5 km from the finish in Gordes and …

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