Tour de la montagne Vaux

The descent of the Combe de Sauve is technical and requires your full attention. Swimming possible in the combe in summer. Mixed circuit: dirt and tarmac.

Point 1: Place de la libération/Office de tourisme (km 0)

Point 2: Carrefour de la citadelle (km 0.8 - 279m)
After the tunnel, turn right and follow the red n°15 sign.

Point 3: Pont d'Aubres (km 4.3 - 284m)
Cross the bridge and continue straight on towards the village.

Point 4: Rond point de l'école (km 5.1 - 300m)
Turn left, then right after 200m towards Le Flachet at Place de Maupas. High gradient before reaching the pass.

Point 5: Col du Flachet (km 11 - 665m)
Straight on towards the Combe de Sauve. Technical descent.

Point 6: Combe de Sauve (km 12.1 - 510m)
Take the tarmac road on your left.

Point 7: RD 538 (km 15.4 - 402m)
Take care when crossing the main road. Follow the path and then the road to Nyons, on the right bank of the Sauve.

THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :

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

- 400-meter ascent (high gradient, but easier for VTTAE).

- A slightly technical descent (stony), making this a red circuit for VTTAE and not a blue one.
*refer to FFCT rating

- 14 kms of road / 7.5 kms of track

BEFORE SETTING 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 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.