Le chemin de la Garde

This tour begins with a gentle climb to the village of Eyroles on a quiet road. You'll be able to take plenty of breaks to recover your strength while admiring the views over the valley. After the village of Eyroles, continue on an easy track over a small pass, then enjoy a long descent to the village of Condorcet. Return on the D70 towards Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas.

Point 1: Village square (km 0 - 420m).

Point 2: Cemetery (km 0.43 - 420m)
right, follow Eyroles

Point 3: Eyroles (km 3.01 - 570m)
go down into the village on the right, follow the track to the right

Point 4: Chemin de la garde (km 3.56 - 560m)
follow VTTn°2

Point 5: Point haut circuit (km 4.52 - 630m)
continue straight on

Point 6: Le chemin d'Eyroles (km 5.20 - 565m)
continue straight on

Point 7: La garde (km 5.68 - 540m)
follow VTTn°2

Point 8: La Passerelle (km 8.63 - 540m)
right, follow VTTn°2

Point 9: Condorcet (km 9.53 - 359m)
straight ahead on D70


OPINION OF THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :

- FFCT circuit rated blue for muscular mountain biking (easy) and blue for VTTAE / XC type / for beginners and regular riders.

-Road climb with 200 m vertical drop

- No proven technical descents

- 10.5 km of road and 1.4 km of track

For further information: please refer to the FFCT rating*.


BEFORE YOU SET OFF :

- Check the weather forecast before setting off, as itineraries may be 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.