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Alixan

Abbaye de Léoncel – Col des Limouches loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Valence
Alixan

Abbaye de Léoncel – Col des Limouches loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

Hard

4.7

(21)

300

riders

Abbaye de Léoncel – Col des Limouches loop from Valence TGV Sud Rhône-Alpes

04:40

66.8km

1,210m

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 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.0 km for 12.4 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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29.1 km

Col de Tourniol

Mountain Pass

2

32.5 km

Junctions to two passes

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There is a small road to the Col de Tourniol, opposite is the Col de la Bataille, which is currently closed.

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32.6 km

Abbaye de Léoncel

Highlight • Religious Site

At the end of the descent from the Col de la Bataille (or at the start of the climb, depending on your direction), you can admire this large Cistercian abbey, …

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32.8 km

Church in Léoncel

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Sacred building maintained in perfect condition.

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36.0 km

Church in Le Vacherie

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sacred building maintained in excellent condition.

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38.7 km

Col des Limouches

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice gentle climb

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42.5 km

steady and quite difficult climb

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43.1 km

View of the Valence Plain

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9

44.8 km

Admire the foothills of the Vercors from the climb of the Col de Cavalli

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66.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.2 km

622 m

601 m

296 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

63.9 km

2.35 km

295 m

288 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 13 October

24°C

14°C

7 %

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Comments

October 15, 2023,Col de tourniol et limouches
4 degree road bike ride at the top of the Col de Tourniol 🥶

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