For a total of 1,160 km (721 miles), the 12 loops in the French region of Provence include 115 cols, plus 9 optional passes, for a total ascent of about 20300 m (66601ft).<\/span><\/p>\n You will be able to do 10 loops all year round. In winter, the access to the loops of Le Ventoux and the Mountain of Lure can be restricted because of heavy snow. Be aware that all the loops are located in Provence submitted to forest fires that can be violent and whose access will be restricted, especially the last one in the list, which is on forest tracks in the Esterel Mountain Range. You should get information on the weather forecast before embarking on these loops.<\/span><\/p>\n The 12 loops are to be started from 6 different places where you\u2019ll find plenty of accommodations (hotels, camp sites, guesthouses, bed and breakfast\u2026)\u00a0: <\/span>Malauc\u00e8ne (84, French department number), Gordes (84), Forcalquier (04), Auriol (13), Grimaud (83) et Agay (83). You\u2019ll ride back to the departure place each day. So no need to take all your equipment for autonomous travel. You\u2019ll ride \u00ab\u00a0light\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n This route is accessible to all cyclist with a minimum of training and whatever his physical abilities. The longest loop is 122 km long (76 miles) with an elevation gain of only 1170 m (3839 ft). The most difficult loop is 114 km long (71 miles) with an elevation gain of 2100 m (6890 ft). As an average, the loops are something like 95 km long (59 miles) with a gain of 1700 m (5578 ft).<\/span><\/p>\n This permanent long-distance touring route has been drawn by Denis Chouquet-Stringer, a member of Cent Cols Club.<\/span><\/p>\nRoutes<\/h2>\n