La haute vallée Borgne - Escapades à vélo

Road cyclingLoopCévennes

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Key facts

Distance
16.0 km
Ascent
+572 m
Descent
−399 m
Estimated time
1 hr 15
road cycling
Difficulty
Easy
official rating
Route
Loop
back to the start

Profile and gradient

  • under 10%
  • 10 to 20%
  • over 20%

Gradient along the route: 15.6 km under 10% and 0.4 km at 10 to 20%. Elevation from 439 m to 797 m over 16.0 km.

Description

The D907 remains a picturesque and very shady road, pleasant for biking. The climb is gentle and regular, and the return is downhill all the way to the village. This ride through the upper Borgne valley showcases its mediaeval châteaux and their mysteries. You can admire the Château du Folhaquier and the Château de La Fare on the ridges, the Château de l’Hom blending into the chestnut and beech trees, and the Château du Poujol reaching for the sky… From St-André de Valborgne, take the D907 towards Florac, - Go downhill to Bassurels on the D10A, via Les Salides. - Turn right to Le Pont Mares / St-André on the D10a. - Return to the village of St-André de Valborgne on the D10.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

  • Before committing yourself to a circuit, ensure that it is suitable for your activity level and ability. Respect traffic laws and other road users; stay in control of your speed and trajectory. Make sure to be seen and travel in single file when in a group. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water. Safe trip !

Getting there

Start: St-André de Valborgne, Saint-André-de-Valborgne (30).

Sources

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