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View of Les Vans – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Saint-Paul-le-Jeune

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View of Les Vans – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Saint-Paul-le-Jeune

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View of Les Vans – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Saint-Paul-le-Jeune

02:20

39.3km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.17 km

Château de Banne

Highlight • Castle

The stables are easy to miss, yet they are remarkable.
The view from the castle is also very beautiful.

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12.1 km

View of Les Vans

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From here, there is a splendid view of Les Vans, this town nestled at the foot of the Serre de Barre. The orange tiles in the green frame give its southern character to this beautiful postcard.

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16.6 km

View of Les Vans

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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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18.8 km

The Bear and the Lion

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

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19.0 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

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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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32.9 km

Via Ardeche

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Magnificent panoramas, a must-see

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39.1 km

Fine restaurant with tasty local beers

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39.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

6.60 km

1.11 km

898 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

8.09 km

6.10 km

839 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

38°C

21°C

31 %

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View of Les Vans – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Saint-Paul-le-Jeune

Château de Banne

View of Les Vans

View of Les Vans

The Bear and the Lion

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Via Ardeche

Fine restaurant with tasty local beers

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