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Cycling sports - Mountain biking itinerary

Le Fort - Variante (bis)

  • Distance13.21 km
  • Duration3h19
  • TypeCircular
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Total altitude change+ 250 m
  • Departure/arrivalMévouillon
  • Route markingYes

Point 1: Mévouillon, free-flight center (km 0 - 849m)
Turn right onto the D546 towards Mévouillon.
Take the first road on the right, go straight ahead at the first intersection, then slightly left at the second (km 0.2 - 855).

Point 2: Junction (km 0.7 - 895)
Turn left towards the hamlet of Col.

Point 3: Hameau du Col (km 1.4 - 915m)
Turn left onto a track which becomes a small road, joining the main road.

Point 4: D546 (km 1.6 - 889m)
Cross the D546 and take the track opposite. Pass the Chanaux farm to reach the Pied de Buc junction, turn right to reach Mourès.

Point 5: Mourès (km 3.1 - 956m)
Turn right, then left on the downhill track.

Point 6: Bifurcation (km 4.2 - 906m)
Take the 3rd track from the right, following the main route to the Col d'Aulan.

Point 7: Col d'Aulan (km 5.9 - 847m)
Turn right onto the road and follow it for 1.6km.

Point 8: La Honas (km 7.5 - 780m)
200m after La Honas, leave the road to join a track on the right and cross a stream.

Point 9: D546 (km 8 - 794m)
Turn left on the road for 250m, then right up a track in the undergrowth and fork right at the crossroads.

Point 10: L'Hôtes (km 9.2 - 823m)
Continue straight on towards the village of Gresse.

Point 11: Village de Gresse (km 10 - 794m)
At the intersection above the village, turn slightly left.
Go right downhill to catch the D546. Follow the road to the left to reach the starting point).

Point 12: Mévouillon, free-flight center (km 17.92 - 849m)


THE COMMUNITY OF COMMUNES OF THE BARONNIES IN DROME PROVENCALE :

- Circuit FFCT coté bleu (medium): for beginners and regular riders.

- Low gradient/kilometer ratio

- No difficult sections

BEFORE YOU SET OFF :

- Check the weather forecast before setting off, as itineraries can become dangerous in bad weather.

- Find out about the condition of the route before you leave: Buis-les-Baronnies Tourist Office (tel: 04 75 28 04 59)


- Take water, food, a small first-aid kit (double skin, strap and paracetamol), a survival blanket, a windbreaker, a whistle and use brightly-colored, reflective clothing for your safety.

- Whenever possible, don't travel alone: tell someone close to you about your itinerary and planned times, and recharge your phone battery to 100%.

- Be aware of the hunting season (generally from 01/09 to 28/02) and, if possible, inform yourself of the dates and locations of hunting drives.

- For nocturnal outings: avoid routes through grazing areas, and use headlamps suitable for outdoor use.


ON THE ROUTE :

- Respect natural and agricultural environments (no picking, etc.).

- Respect other users of the area (hunters, runners, shepherds, foresters).

- Adopt the right reflexes with guard dogs: stay calm, don't approach the herd and don't interact with the guard dog (go around the area if possible).

- Remember that in the mountains, you are always in the home of someone who accepts you: respecting private property is a guarantee of permanent authorization for passage.

- Close gates after you've passed through, and don't cross fences.

- Stay on marked trails, don't cut laces

- All sections of the trail on public roads are subject to the Highway Code, so please respect it.

- Keep all your garbage with you and leave no trace of your passage.

- No fires in the mountains. If you see a fire or suspicious smoke, call 112.

Our tips

  • Details about route marking :
    Circuit n°10 (bleu)
  • Map references :
    TOP 25 IGN 3239 OT

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Drôme Tourisme cannot be held responsible for any problems encountered along the route. 

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Author: Conseil Départemental de la Drôme - Apidae Tourisme

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