Montagne de Linceuil

This sporty circuit, with no less than 4 cols on the program and over 800 meters of positive altitude difference, will take you through the wild part of the Ennuyée valley. Beautiful views over the whole of the Baronnies Provençales and the unspoilt village of Montaulieu.

Point 1: Chapelle Saint Anastase (2.6 km - 520m)
Continue straight on

Point 2: Col des Plates (7 km - 995m)
Straight on, beautiful panorama of the valley

Point 3: Col de Linceul : (8 km - 893m)
Turn right

Point 4: Ruines des Lantons (11 km - 740m)
Straight on

Point 5: Col des Lantons (11.3 km - 726m)
Straight on

Point 6: Montaulieu (16.2 km - 490m)
Go through the village, then straight on at the 1st hairpin bend

Point 7: Col d'Onglon (19.5 km - 640m)
Straight on

Point 8: Vallon du Rieu Frais (22.5 km - 430m)
Straight on


THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :

- FFCT circuit rated red for muscular mountain biking (difficult) and red for VTTAE / XC type / for regular and experienced mountain bikers.

- 600-metre ascent in one go (high percentage at the end), followed by a 150-metre ascent.

- A technical descent at the end of the circuit after the Col d'Onglon.
*refer to FFCT grading

- 8.2 kms of road / 12.1 kms of track / 3.1 km of single track


BEFORE YOU SET OFF :

- Check the weather forecast before you set off, as the routes may 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 route 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.

-If there is any damage to the circuit, you can locate it using the "Suricate" application available on Android or Apple and on the https://sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/ website.

N2000: the route crosses an N2000 zone