プルシェール周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

Former Huguenot capital, Privas is one of the smallest prefectures in France. Nestled in the Ardèche Verte and gateway to the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park, the town has some notable buildings, such as the 15th century Diane de Poitiers tower and the Loius XIII bridge. “Capital of candied chestnuts”, it also shines with its chestnut puree and candied chestnuts which have earned it the label of “Remarkable site of taste”.

Maximum slopes of 6.2% in the Benas David pass, we didn't have to do the same. And then 17.5 km with a flat area which can make it seem shorter if you don't have the wind in your face. There are some passages that are even steeper. I consider it more difficult than Ventoux from Areau to Chalet Reynard 20km. But it is true, a very nice pass to do, for a good beginner like me aged... (Lol).. And a good preparation in comparison therefore for the Ventoux from Areau done the next day, in which it was necessary to have kept strength for the 6 deniers kilometres.

Viaduct (178m) of the old railway.

Privas is the capital of the Ardèche. Historically the city was one of the centers of French Protestantism during the Wars of Religion. It is also the birthplace of Clément Faugier who launched a company specializing in recipes based on the famous Ardèche chestnut at the end of the 19th century. Privas is therefore, with Aubenas, the capital of candied chestnuts and chestnut cream!

The Col du Benas from Privas is 13.5 km long with a total drop of 515 m. The average gradient is 3.7% with maximum gradients of 6.2%.

The castle is located on the basalt field of the old volcano of Craux and dominates the valleys of Volane and Sandron. The castle was built in the 11th century as a hunting lodge. It was occupied for the last time in 1944 before being bought by the municipality in 1994 and restored.

Nice climb from Privas.

Altitude 795