Col des Limouches – Church in Léoncel loop from Barbières

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Col des Limouches – Church in Léoncel loop from Barbières

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Col des Limouches – Church in Léoncel loop from Barbières

06:54

92.6km

2,320m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 55.0 km for 17.6 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 76.8 km for 12.4 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

View of the valley from the Col des Limouches

Highlight • Climb

steady and quite difficult climb

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17.8 km

Col des Limouches

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice gentle climb

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20.5 km

Church in Le Vacherie

Highlight • Other

sacred building maintained in excellent condition.

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23.7 km

Church in Léoncel

Highlight • Other

Sacred building maintained in perfect condition.

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24.0 km

Vercors Wildlife Reserve®

Highlight (Segment) • Other

It is a private nature reserve, the sole objective of which is to guarantee a peaceful space dedicated to wildlife. At the initiative of the ASPAS association, this “Wildlife Reserve®” …

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35.2 km

Drinking water by the roadside

Highlight • Rest Area

I almost drove past on the descent, there was also a car in front of it.
It's important on the ascent.

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49.0 km

The climb is particularly appreciated for its tranquility, low vehicular traffic, and the beauty of the surrounding rural landscape, characterized by Clairette de Die vineyards in the lower part and forests typical of the French pre-Apennines.

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53.5 km

Col de Pionnier

Mountain Pass

68.0 km

Belvédère du col de la Bataille

Viewpoint

79.9 km