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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Gravières

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Gravières

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Gravières

02:20

46.1km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

12.2 km

View of the Chassezac Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Favor the descent, you would have a view of the Chassezac for more than 15km.

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2

13.5 km

The Bear and the Lion

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock formations resembling a bear and a lion. South of the road through the Bois du Paiolive

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3

13.5 km

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

Highlight • Other

Very pleasant by bike. Many hiking trails are available.

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4

13.7 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Route du Bois de Païolive descends from Chassagnes to Le Pouget. The descent is not too technical and the gradient is low, around 2-3%.

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5

27.3 km

Banne Village and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice village very welcoming

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6

34.6 km

View of the Ardèche River

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

34.6 km

View of Les Vans

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, there is a splendid view of Les Vans, this town nestled at the foot of the Serre de Barre. The orange tiles in the green frame give its southern character to this beautiful postcard.

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8

43.1 km

Chassezac River

Highlight • River

The Chassezac, a winding river that crosses the Cévennes and the Ardèche, offers an exceptional natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Its spectacular gorges, surrounded by limestone cliffs and green forests, …

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46.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.4 km

540 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.5 km

3.47 km

188 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 11 October

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