Le tour du Suquet - escapades à vélo

Description

Look out over the Dourbies, Trévezel and Bonheur valleys. Breathtaking views. At an average altitude of 1,000 m, you will feel as though you are flying over the exceptional landscape. Peaceful downhill section to the village of Dourbies. As you cross Le Suquet mountain with its green forest, you can observe the limestone cliffs of Le Trévezel. On the regular climb to the Col de La Serreyrède pass, admire the luxurious beech forest that surrounds you. Return to Prat Peyrot. From L'Epérou, go to Dourbies on the D151. - After the village of Dourbies, continue on the D151 towards Trèves/Nant, until you reach the Col de Rhode pass. - Turn right onto the D170, towards Camprieu. - At Tabarde, go right on the D986, return to the Col de La Serreyrède pass, then L'Espérou.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, 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: L'Espérou, Dourbies (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/95025-Le-tour-du-Suquet---Escapades-a-velo). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 995 m, Parc national des Cévennes