The 3 dams ride Private access only
Confirmed” cyclist level.
Half-day rides in the morning or afternoon.
Take up the challenge of a demanding route with the 3 dams ride. This itinerary, with its steep gradients, will take you at a brisk pace through nature at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire, to discover three historic hydraulic engineering structures.
From ancient times to the present day, water resources have been harnessed and harnessed for agriculture in the Aix countryside. In osmosis with the surrounding mineral and forest nature, these spectacular installations are accessible via steep, sloping paths.
In chronological order, from bottom to top, the Barrage Romain, Barrage Zola and Barrage de Bimont will reveal the secrets of their construction. This demanding route also takes in Cézanne's iconic landscapes in the surrounding Aix countryside.
This comprehensive tour/discovery in the heart of authentic, unspoilt Provencal countryside is specially designed for experienced cyclists looking for an unforgettable sporting and cultural experience.
Program :
- 3 dams in 3 hours at the foot of Mont Sainte-Victoire
- 36 to 40 km
- Significant gradient
- Romain dam
- Bimont dam
- Zola dam
- Marble quarry
- Plateau de Bibemus
- Cézanne's views of Mont Sainte-Victoire
- Lavender fields (depending on season)
- Provencal landscapes, Nature, History, Culture, Terroir
- Short stops, photos, sharing and conviviality
