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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Grospierres

Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Grospierres

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4.9

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Grospierres

02:18

52.6km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

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Start point

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8.53 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Route du Bois de Païolive descends from Chassagnes to Le Pouget. The descent is not too technical and the gradient is low, around 2-3%.

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12.7 km

The Bear and the Lion

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock formations resembling a bear and a lion. South of the road through the Bois du Paiolive

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12.7 km

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

Highlight • Other

Very pleasant by bike. Many hiking trails are available.

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14.0 km

View of the Chassezac Valley

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Favor the descent, you would have a view of the Chassezac for more than 15km.

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24.5 km

Banne Village and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice village very welcoming

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24.8 km

Banne

Highlight • Settlement

A pretty little village to visit. Very beautiful view from the castle.

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52.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

2.75 km

289 m

127 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

3.88 km

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Banne Village and Ruins loop from Grospierres

Descent of Bois de Païolive

The Bear and the Lion

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

View of the Chassezac Valley

Banne Village and Ruins

Banne

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