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Here is the route for the ascent of the Col des Limouches starting from Peyrus

Gentle climb. Wine in the bottle for the Bacchus Pass!

This mountain pass is named after one of the great aviation pioneers of France. There are several ways to reach this pass, but whichever you choose, you will always have a beautiful view from this place.

This pass can be reached in no less than 5 ways. For touring cyclists, the route via Beaufort-sur-Gervanne is recommended, because it is the most constant and gradual.

The climb on the other side is no less strenuous, but it's nice to have made it.

Cafe / Resto at the bottom. Nothing at the top. The road has just been resurfaced so the descent is great. Be careful though, especially in the wet as water drains across the surface in places, typically on or just before the corners. Plenty of coffee and cake in Chabeuil. If you wanted to add a bit more you could descend to Beaufort-sur-Gervanne, which is a good option if the boulangerie is open, or loop across the top from Cavalli to Col des Limouches. It's over 1000 meters altitude and the descent is more technical. Some shaded picnic tables too.

When we come from Sain Jean en Royan we are very happy to finally reach the end of our effort before switching to Diois

Beautiful small pass road, little traffic, but no regular incline. Some fine gravel on the road, not without danger on a racing bike.