Roadbook N°3 Languedoc Vineyards & the Orb

Discover Languedoc on a motorbike

Roadbook N°3 Languedoc vineyards & the Orb river valley 155 km from Villeneuvette to Roqueredonde

Head for the heights with this itinerary which will take you to the Haut Languedoc Natural and Regional Park on a roller coaster ride… Start slowly riding on gentle roads boarded with green oaks. In a zigzagging manner you will soon be in the heart of the lovely Orb Valley surrounded by local Saint-Chinian and Berlou Langudoc vineyards. As this itinerary slowly surges into the Orb mountains, the ride becomes mysterious… The twisty roads pass through dense forests, and go round hills suddenly lit by the Languedoc sun. Choose to ride back via the magnificent and colorful Salagou Lake.

Just passed the bend...

Lunch breaks ideas... In Villeneuvette, La Source 04 67 96 36 95 In Margon, L’Auberge du Château 04 67 24 85 65 Languedoc vineyards & Orb Valley Haut-Languedoc foothills In Roquebrun, Le Petit Nice 04 67 89 64 27 North of Beziers, the Orb river has carved 1000 metres high, the Haut Languedoc natural In Vieussan, this picturesque valley. The river winds down regional park culminates the vineyards of the Le Lézard bleu 04 67 97 10 21 between green oaks, vineyards and olive trees plains of Beziers. Between Vieussan and Lamalou, at the foothills of the Haut Languedoc Natural it’s time to stretch your legs with a little wander In Mons-La-Trivalle, Gariguette 04 67 97 80 30 and Regional Park. Take a lunch break by the in Heric or Colombière gorges, or to discover river Orb in one of the many recommended the Caroux mountains. From Villemagne In Colombières sur Orb, local restaurants on your way and don’t forget d’Argentière, the ride becomes mysterious…the Le Domaine de Rodié 04 67 95 85 21 to stop to taste Saint-Chinian and Berlou twisty roads pass through dense forests, and go In Lamalou-les-Bains, wines. round hills suddenly lit by the Languedoc sun. L’Arbousier, 04 67 95 63 11 Les Maronniers 04 67 95 76 00 La Cigale 04 67 95 22 44 More time? More rides! In Hérépian, L’Ocre Rouge 04 67 95 06 93 In Villemagne-l’Argentière, Auberge de l’Abbaye 04 67 95 34 84 In Camplong, Le Grand Café Joncla 04 67 95 25 90 In Ceilhes-et-Rocozels, Haut-Languedoc Natural Regional Park Minerve, The Cathare City Le Relais de Ceilhes 04 67 23 42 09 Spend more time in this fabulous part Ride to the heart of St Chinian, Berlou or of Languedoc, ride up to the top of the St-Jean-du-Minervois vineyards and hills, Restaurants with labels or suggested by respected guidebooks. Haut Languedoc natural and regional to reach the Cathar city of Minerve. The park. This cool loop offers amazing cathars once took refuge on the perched and breathtaking panoramas from the city of Minerveafter the massacre of Beziers Cabaretou Pass. You and your bike will in 1209. The large natural tunnel below love the road between Saint-Pons-de- the city was carved by the rivers Cesse and Thomières and Saint-Chinian… Brian from which you can start a short hike should you wish to stretch your legs a little. Lovely gourmet breaks on this trip... Roadbook N°3 N°2 Languedoc Du Larzac vineyards méridional & the à la Orb Méditerranée river valley 155 km from Villeneuvette to Roqueredonde

Direction Direction From Clermont-l’Hérault D908 Juste après D142D14 le village Les Rives in Clermont-l’Hérault BEDARIEUX VIEUSSANLUNAS > Km : 78 BEDARIEUX

In Villeneuvette D15 VousJust after êtes Vieussan dans le D908D35 > Km : 0 CABRIERES Parc Naturel Régional BEDARIEUXLODEVE >du Km Haut-Languedoc : 73 A75

Ride through the D15 AvantIn Hérépian, Lodève D157D922 vineyards & the villages ROUJAN > Km : 86 VILLEMAGNEVILLECUN L’ARGENTIERE of Cabrières and Néfiès CAMPESTRE in Hérépian

In Roujan D27D13 PetitePast Villemagne, routes D157D922 E5 > Km : 18 GABIAN sinueuses... St-ETIENNELE PUECH ESTRECHOUX

in Villemagne

In Roujan D15 GrandBefore Sitereaching du Salagou St- D23E2D148 puis la D23 Etienne Estrechou POUZOLLES et de Mourèze LA TOUROCTON SUR ORB CELLES

D15 AIn Octon,La Tour-sur-Orb suivre Salasc D148D35 E6 BEZIERS jusqu’au> Km : 102 coeur du village BEDARIEUXSALASC > Km : 111 BRENAS In Servian on Bousquet d’Orb road D8 Keept riding until D15 TraverserJust after Lala placeTour- du D157 puis D8 Lieuran-les-Béziers MOUREZE LIEURAN-LES-BEZIERS villagesur-Orb à gauche ! DIO > Km : 30 > Km : 114,5

Cross the D909 road D33 Traverser Mourèze et D908D8 PAILHES continuez sur la D8 CLERMONT-L’HERAULTLE BOUSQUET d’ORB

Ride through D33 Continuer sur la D2 D35D2 Thézan-les-Béziers THEZAN-LES-BEZIERS Injusqu’à Bousquet Canet d’ Orb CANETAVENE > Km : 115 in Thézan-sur-Orb

After D19 DansRide 200mCanet D8D2 Thézan-les-Béziers MURVIEL-LES-BEZIERS > Km : 133,5 VILLEVEYRACAVENE

In Murviel-les-Béziers D19 ZizgzagAprès Villeveyrac in the Haut- D8D5 Languedoc Natural > Km : 43 ROQUEBRUN CEILHESMONTBAZIN ET ROCOZELS Regional Park

3 great itineraries to discover Languedoc! Retour à Montpellier D902D5 Amazing sites, leisure activities, events, motobike shops, petrol stations & > Km : 155175 ROQUEREDONDECOURNONTERAL biker friendly accommodation «Logis hotesl & Gîtes de France Hérault on: MONTPELLIER www.languedoc.com à Lodève Stay overnight in a «biker friendly» Logis hotel or one of Gîtes de France B& Agence de Développement Touristique de l’Hérault - Maison du Tourisme, avenue des Moulins, 34184 Montpellier Cedex 4 / Tel: 04 67 67 71 71 / [email protected]. Photos: Hérault Tourisme. Roadbook N°3 Languedoc vineyards & the Orb river valley 155 km from Villeneuvette to Roqueredonde

Petrol stations BEDARIEUX SUPER U BESSAN ESSO FRANCE BEZIERS AUCHAN CARBURANT STATION-SERVICE AGIP TOTAL CASINO CARBURANTS LA TOUR SUR ORB INTERMARCHE LIGNAN SUR ORB INTERMARCHE LODEVE SUPER U PEZENAS INTERMARCHE SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIERES MARCHE U SERVIAN SUPER U THEZAN-LES-BEZIERS SUPER U VILLEMAGNE L'ARGENTIERE INTERMARCHE

Bike shops Contact BEZIERS NEW BIKE CENTER (Yamaha) 33 (0)4 67 28 27 72 MACADAM MOTO (Harley Davidson) 33(0)4 67 62 47 39 SACHER 33 (0)4 67 76 46 14 BECANE 33 (0)4 67 49 14 29 MAXXESS 33 (0)4 67 31 49 91 MAUGUIO HONDA MOTO 33 (0)4 67 65 60 97 YAM 34 33 (0)4 67 85 88 02 KTM CENTER RACING 33 (0)4 67 64 34 30 ACCESS 34 MOTOSHOP 34 33 (0)4 67 15 00 88 MOTO SUD 34 (BMW, Aprilia) 33 (0)4 67 20 20 61 MONTPELLIER KGM (Kawasaki) 33 (0)4 67 27 05 19 GUICHARD MOTO (gamme Victory et occasions label Dog) 33 (0)4 67 42 52 55 MOTO ENGLAND (Pascal Motos) 33 (0)4 67 99 47 00 HONDA PASCAL MOTO 33 (0)4 99 51 29 90 SAINT-JEAN-DE-VEDAS MACADAM MOTO (Harley Davidson, Buell) 33 (0)4 67 47 22 15 DUCATI STORE 33(0)4 67 65 97 65 SETE NEW BIKE 4 33(0)4 67 74 94 95 VILLENEUVE LES BEZIERS GOOD TIMES (Kawasaki) 33 (0)4 67 76 76 76

Agence de Développement Touristique de l’Hérault - Maison du Tourisme, avenue des Moulins, 34184 Montpellier This list of shops is Cedex 4 / Tel: 04 67 67 71 71 / [email protected]. Photos: Hérault Tourisme. suggested for guidance Roadbook N°3 Languedoc vineyards & the Orb river valley 155 km from Villeneuvette to Roqueredonde

Garages Contact BEDARIEUX BARTHES MOTO 33 (0)4 67 95 05 57 WEMOTO France 33 (0)4 67 95 66 85 BEZIERS STE MONCET ET FILS 33 (0)4 67 76 42 00 BEZIERS MOTOS CYCLES B.M.C 33 (0)4 67 77 00 66 CITY SCOOTER 34 33 (0)4 67 62 30 12 PASSION CYCLO 33 (0)6 25 89 12 40 HEREPIAN HAUTS CANTONS MOTO 33 (0)4 67 95 31 75 LAMALOU LES BAINS L’ATELIER DU MOTARD 33 (0)6 28 25 92 73 MURVIEL LES BEZIERS LAURAMA 33 (0)4 67 37 82 20 NEZIGNAN L'EVEQUE X1 RACING SUSPENSION 33 (0)4 67 32 88 25 PEZENAS L'AMANDIER MOTO 33 (0)4 67 98 13 26 IMPACT MOTO 34 33 (0)4 67 32 99 54 ETS CHABBERT 33 (0)4 67 98 12 90 VILLENEUVE-LES-BEZIERS FUN BIKE 33 (0)4 67 00 15 06 DAFY MOTO 33 (0)4 67 90 03 00 ACP RACING 33 (0)9 81 94 56 14 ALVAREZ CYRIL 33 (0)6 61 98 27 12

Insurance Contact SAINT-JEAN-DE-VEDAS MUTUELLE DES MOTARDS 33 (0)825 12 91 29