Découverte des Baronnies provençales

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

Point 2: Carrefour de la citadelle (km 0.8 - 280m)
After the tunnel, turn right and follow n°8 to Col de la Croix.
Take it easy: 5km of climbing await you!

Point 3: Col de la Croix (km 5.7 - 709m)
At the pass, take the descent towards Châteauneuf-de-Bordette.

Point 4: Col de la Croix rouge (km 10.6 - 520m)
Turn left towards Peitieux mountain.

Point 5: Col de Vote (km 17 - 703m)
Continue straight on.

Point 6: Col des Lantons (km 18.8 - 726m)
Turn left. Long descent to Montaulieu.

Point 7: Junction with RD 185B (km 27.2 - 334m)
Turn left, direction Les Pilles.

Point 8: Crossing Les Pilles (km 30.5 - 307m)
Continue straight on towards Châteauneuf-de-Bordette. Take the dirt track on the right as you leave the village to join the "Au fil de l'Eygues" path.

Point 9: Aubres (km 33.5 - 285m)
Bridge on the right and old village of Aubres at the bottom of the hill. Continue straight on to Nyons.


THE COMMUNAUTE DE COMMUNES DES BARONNIES EN DROME PROVENCALE :

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

- road pass with 450 m vertical drop and second climb of 350 m

- No technical descent apart from a small single that can be avoided by taking the adjacent track.
*refer to FFCT rating

- 17.5 kms of road / 19.5 kms of track / 1 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 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.

Spoken languages

• French

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