The Bear and the Lion – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

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The Bear and the Lion – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

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The Bear and the Lion – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

02:19

37.9km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.55 km

View of Les Vans

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice easy cycle out of Le Vans up to Les Grads de Chassagnes, with beautiful views looking back over the town.

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4.89 km

Single-trail in the forrest between rocks

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Downhill and uphill between the stone walls and in the Bois de Paiolive. Very nice for cycling. Quiet and very warm in the summer.

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6.44 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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6.63 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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23.2 km

Djungle road

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nice little road through calcareous woodland

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

2.23 km

2.05 km

2.03 km

411 m

291 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

3.84 km

2.68 km

752 m

652 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

12°C

7°C

90 %

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The Bear and the Lion – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

View of Les Vans

Single-trail in the forrest between rocks

The Bear and the Lion

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Djungle road

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