JAR PR3 7/10 Suzette route over the Dentelles 42km/26 some hills

Distance: 72km (7/10)
Total Vertical Ascent: 901m / (8/10)
Max Slope: 10.5% (8/10)
Overall Difficulty: 7-8/10

This route is so scenic and seems so hilly, that it is surprising that by the numbers it is not really that difficult.

In any event, the ride up to Suzette from either Beaumes de Venise or Malaucene is so beautiful as to be worth the trip. The Beaumes side approach follows a gentle valley vai Lafare before climbing up to the Col de la Chaine (472) and screaming down into Malaucene below.

The long route return from Malaucene to Bedoin and home via the Madelaine has a few more hills but is again, uber-scenic, devoid of traffic and should not be missed.

For extra distance, add on a portion of the Malaucene - Buis - Malaucene extension (max 22km each way.)