Col de la Chaudière – Roanne Gorges loop from Mornans

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Col de la Chaudière – Roanne Gorges loop from Mornans

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Col de la Chaudière – Roanne Gorges loop from Mornans

05:37

81.6km

1,460m

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 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.7 km

Col du Gourdon

Mountain Pass

14.4 km

Col de la Chaudière

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass at 1,047 meters above sea level connects two completely different worlds - the Drôme side with its river and lavender fields, and the Bourdeaux side with its gorges, spectacular cliffs and balcony roads. Do not miss !

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29.3 km

View of the Drôme River from Espenel Bridge

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This small bridge spans the Drôme river and gives access to less frequented and more pleasant paths for cycling. Do not hesitate to take a swimming break!

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35.9 km

Saint-Benoît-en-Diois Church

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the most beautiful hilltop villages in the region, with interesting architecture (all sloping!) And a history dating back to the Middle Ages.

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36.8 km

Rocks and Roanne

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Beautiful landscape, great views.

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40.0 km

Rock tunnel in the Roanne Valley

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Here too the road is narrow, great scenery.

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41.0 km

Roanne Gorges

Highlight • Gorge

These gorges are magnificent, with the Roanne, a mountain torrent with turquoise water which digs its bed in the marl-limestone rocks.

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41.9 km

Descent in the Roanne Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Descent with asphalt in perfect condition.

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44.7 km

Travard Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Col de Tavard is a small pass in the Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the southeast of France.

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61.6 km

Col de Lescou

Mountain Pass

81.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

6.67 km

3.09 km

Surfaces

79.5 km

2.24 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

16°C

8°C

74 %

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Col de la Chaudière – Roanne Gorges loop from Mornans

Col de la Chaudière

View of the Drôme River from Espenel Bridge

Saint-Benoît-en-Diois Church

Rocks and Roanne

Rock tunnel in the Roanne Valley

Roanne Gorges

Descent in the Roanne Valley

Travard Pass

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