Montagnes de Garde Grosse DH de l'Essaillon

Point 1: Place de la libération/Office de tourisme (km0)

Point 2: Carrefour de la citadelle (km 0.8 - 279m)
After the tunnel, turn right and follow the red n°14 (in common with the black n°8). Follow the road up to Col de la Croix.

Point 3: Col de la Croix (km 5.7 - 709m)
Turn right towards the top of Garde grosse (Relais Telecom).

Point 4: 2eme grande épingle (km 7.5 - 859m)
Leave the road and take the path on the left to the flanks of Garde grosse mountain.

Point 5: Route du col (km 9.9 - 540m)
Return to the asphalt road. Turn right; after 300 m on the asphalt road, turn left. Take the long traverse de l'Essaillon.

Point 6: Les Rieux (km 13.7 - 338m)
Arrival on asphalt road. Turn left, back to Nyons.

THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :

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

- 600-meter ascent in one go on roads

- A long descent of 7 kms, including 6 kms of single track
*refer to FFCT ratings

- 9 kms of road / 1km of track / 6 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.