Le Chilet
Point 1: Montbrun-les-Bains Tourist Office (km 0 - 610m)
Follow signs for Aulan.
Point 2: La Combe Aubert (km 1.4 - 597m)
Turn right onto the small asphalt road.
Point 3: Citadelle (km 2.4 - 685m)
Climb left, passing behind a small hill; after driving 650m, keep left at the crossroads.
Point 4: Tremol (km 3 - 700m)
Head uphill towards Boucoule. At the first intersection, continue uphill to the right. Drive for 400m, then take the left-hand path blocked by a chain. Take the path heading northeast down to the Boucoule ravine.
Point 5: Chemin de la Boucoule (km 5.1 - 720m)
Cross a small stream to reach a track, follow it to the left.
Point 6: La Boucoule (km 5.4 - 744m)
50m before a small quarry, take the narrow path on the left.
Point 7: Croisement (km 6 - 780m)
Turn right, then left 100m further on.
Point 8: Col de la Faysseline (6.4km - 787m)
Drive 400m and look out for the start of a downhill path on the left, take it (cairn). The path crosses a small stream in the marl and then passes under a farm.
Point 10: La Niègle (km 8 - 657m)
Turn left onto the D159 towards Montbrun-les-Bains.
Point 11: Pont de Vénéjean (km 10.6 - 593m)
Continue on the D159. Pass Combe Aubert and return by the same route as on the outward journey.
Point 12: Montbrun-les-Bains Tourist Office (km 12.42 - 610m)
THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :
- Circuit FFCT coté bleu (medium): for regular and experienced cyclists
- Fairly high gradient/kilometer ratio
- No particularly technical sections
BEFORE YOU SET OFF :
- Check the weather forecast before you set off, as the routes 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.
- AddressOffice de Tourisme
26570 Montbrun-les-Bains - Phone04 75 26 34 37
- Emailcontact@cc-bdp.fr
- WebsiteSee the website
Our tips
- Details about route marking :
Circuit n°14 (bleu) - Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3240 OT
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