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Cycling sports - Mountain biking itinerary

De Percipia à Mévolhon

  • Distance33.59 km
  • Duration8h6
  • TypeCircular
  • DifficultyVery difficult
  • Total altitude change+ 860 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)
At Col d'Aulan, turn left onto the D359 and fork right 50m further on.

Point 8: Morénas (km 7.4 - 830m)
Leave the farm on your right and go left down to Aulan.

Point 9: Aulan (km 8.6 - 780m)
Opposite the château, turn right and follow the track opposite for 150m.
Opposite the "propriété privée" sign, continue along the left-hand track (km 9.2 - 800m).

Point 10: Ferme de La Palud (km 9.5 - 800m)
Leave the farm on your right.

Point 11: L'Ubac (km 10.3 - 840m)
Take the track slightly to the right towards Col de la Bohémienne.

Point 12: Col de la Bohémienne (km 12.2 - 940m)
Go straight on, then slightly left on the path that follows and spans the ravine several times.

Point 13: Ruisseau des Guiberts (km 12.9 - 888m)
Continue straight ahead. Join the track and follow it in the opposite direction.

Point 14: Ford (km 18.65 - 828m)
Cross the ford and turn left.

Point 15: D527 (km 18.8 - 790m)
Drive 180m and turn left. Follow the signs: the route alternates between tracks and roads to reach the village of Le Poët-en-Percip.

Point 16: Le Poët-en-Percip, place du tilleul (km 21.4 - 1013m)
Opposite Le Poët-en-Percip, join the GR91. Leave it 150m further along, going straight ahead on a footpath.

Point 17: Ancienne bergerie (km 18.6 - 1,050m)
Turn left and follow the main track to the Col de la Ville Vieille.

Point 18: Col de Ville Vieille (km19.5 - 1119m)
Go up to the left, then down the track to the tarmac.

Point 19: Ferme de Quincent (km 22.7 - 820m)
At the first houses, continue on the small road for 300m.

Point 20: Crossroads (km 23.2 - 770)
Turn right, then right again 20m later on a track that joins the La Honas farm and then the D359.

Point 21: D359 (km 24.6 - 793m)
Turn left for 200m, then right off the D359 onto a track.

Junction 22: D546 (km 25.3 - 795m)
Go up to the right for 600m, then leave the D546 on a track to the right; go straight on for 350m, then turn left.

Point 23: Fourche (km 27.5 - 848m)
Turn left, then right after 450m. The track runs alongside a field, crosses a ravine and then climbs back up to the junction at the start of the route.
Turn left and retrace your steps back to the D546 (km 28.9 - 900m).

Point 24: D546 (km 31.5 - 891m)
Turn right towards Séderon to return to the starting point.

Point 25: Mévouillon, free-flight center (km 33.11 - 849m)


THE COMMUNAUTÉ DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN 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°11 (noir)
  • Map references :
    TOP 25 IGN 3239 OT

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Author: Conseil Départemental de la Drôme - Apidae Tourisme

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