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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Largentière
Astet

View of the Ardèche Valley – Col de la Croix de Bauzon loop from Col de la Chavade

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Largentière
Astet

View of the Ardèche Valley – Col de la Croix de Bauzon loop from Col de la Chavade

Hard

5.0

(1)

89

riders

View of the Ardèche Valley – Col de la Croix de Bauzon loop from Col de la Chavade

04:28

81.9km

1,730m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Waypoints

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1

162 m

Col de la Chavade (1266 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Gradual, non-aggressive slope

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2

9.74 km

Mazan Abbey

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3

25.4 km

Beautiful descent (or climb)

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wonderful clear descent, good road surface and beautiful views.

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4

65.6 km

View of the Ardèche Valley

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As you cycle past La Souche, be sure to enjoy the stunning views across the valley as you navigate the winding roads. The route offers breathtaking views of the lush, …

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5

66.1 km

6

67.5 km

Col de la Croix de Bauzon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very nice climb starting from the Souche with an arrival at the pass worthy of the Alps.

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7

72.4 km

Col du Pendu (1435 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

8

75.0 km

Col du Pendu

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Pendu from the Col du Bez is short (3 km) but with an average gradient of 7%
peaking at 1,435 meters above sea level with sections at a maximum gradient of 8.5%.

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78.1 km

Pas de l'Ane

Mountain Pass

B

81.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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81.1 km

594 m

254 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

254 m

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Highest point (1,420 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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