Découverte de la vallée de l’Ennuyée

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Leaving from Sainte Jalle, this itinerary will give you a first glimpse of the Ennuyé valley and its remarkable agricultural landscapes: lavender fields, apricot orchards and the discovery of an ancient cereal, "petit épeautre".

Description

Point 1: Departure from Sainte Jalle (km 0 - 400m)
A short detour at the start or on the way back: 12th-century church of Notre Dame de Beauvert.

Point 2: Ferme des Estournettes (km 6.8 - 420m)
Continue straight on

Point 3: Pont de Bellecombe (km 10.4 - 584m)
Head towards Saint-Sauveur-Gouvernet

Point 4: L'Ennuyé amont (km 15.2 - 460m)
After crossing the RD 64, take the ford near an old traditional distillery.

Point 5: Hameau des Grandes (km 16.7 - 523m)
Take the path on the right. Beautiful view over the valley

Point 6: L'Ennuyé aval (km 18.5 - 430m)
Cross the ford and follow the RD 64 to the village of Sainte Jalle.

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

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

- A series of climbs that are never too steep

- No proven technical descents
*refer to FFCT rating

- 12 kms of road / 9 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.

-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.

Spoken languages

  • French

Labels and ranking

  • Open air

Activities

  • Cycling sports
  • Mountain biking itinerary

Opening

All year round.

Visit

Individual tour

  • Average Duration of the individual tour: 134 minutes

Rate

Free access.

Situation

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