Descent of Bois de Païolive – View of the Chassezac Valley loop from Pierre et Vacances, Rouret

Descent of Bois de Païolive – View of the Chassezac Valley loop from Pierre et Vacances, Rouret

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – View of the Chassezac Valley loop from Pierre et Vacances, Rouret

04:13

62.9km

850m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

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8.51 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

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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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12.7 km

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

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Very pleasant by bike. Many hiking trails are available.

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13.9 km

View of the Chassezac Valley

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

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43.0 km

Viaduc du Doulovy

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Souvenir of the mining past of this region, the Dolovy viaduct is the most beautiful vestige of the Banne mines. It was built in 1876. It is 235 m long, …

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45.1 km

Gadilhe tunnel

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This tunnel, which is part of the greenway, was recently built. A magnificent paved track crosses it entirely. He is more enlightened. You can borrow it without fear.

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46.1 km

Greenway from Vogüé to Gagnères

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This beautiful greenway provides access to the mountain biking spots in the surrounding forest without having to take the Alès road.

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47.0 km

Via Ardeche and Tunnel Avelas

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In the tunnel it is best to drive on the asphalt, after that there is too much grit on the asphalt or concrete

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49.9 km

Cycle path on the old railroad line

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Via Ardèche is a great cycle path, ex railway, through the Ardèche. Too bad the path is divided into separate segments. Segments are not easy to find and connect... Thís …

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