This tour takes you along the old Nyons - Pierrelatte railroad line. The route follows the torrent de la Sauve, offering fine views of the village of Venterol and the Rhône valley at the end.
Description
Point 1: Place de la libération/ Office de tourisme (km 0)
Point 2: Route des Estangs (km 3.3 - 327m)
After 2.3km on the asphalt road, go straight ahead on the dirt track.
Point 3: Route de Vinsobres (km 5.3 - 384m)
Take care when crossing the RD 619. Immediately take the track opposite, behind the house, and continue straight ahead.
Point 4: Novezan (km 7 - 420m)
Arrival on a tarmac road. Turn around and head back down towards Nyons on the same road.
BEFORE SETTING OFF :
- Check the weather forecast before you set off, as itineraries can 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
Labels and ranking
- Open air
Activities
- Cycling sports
- Mountain biking itinerary
Opening
Visit
Individual tour
- Average Duration of the individual tour: 84 minutes
Rate
Situation
To see the spot on the map, you can fly over the altitude difference below.
To see the spot on the map, you can fly over the altitude difference below.