Bénivay-Ollon is a commune located in the Drôme department of southeastern France, nestled within the Baronnies Provençales. This region is characterized by a diverse landscape featuring orchards, forests, and peaks, often with distant views of Mont Ventoux. The Ayguemarse valley further contributes to the natural appeal, offering a blend of mountainous terrain and river valleys suitable for several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. The broader Drôme Provençale is known for its perfumed hills, lavender…
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513
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40.5km
02:05
700m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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103km
04:54
1,430m
1,430m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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66.8km
03:27
1,180m
1,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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110km
06:01
2,180m
2,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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55
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13.4km
04:03
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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7.82km
02:35
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8.32km
02:42
360m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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33
riders
27.6km
02:38
790m
780m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.1km
02:28
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.9km
03:27
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8
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32.7km
02:42
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.5
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22
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34.4km
02:34
660m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.5km
01:28
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
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32.3km
02:12
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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17.8km
01:08
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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44.4km
03:05
820m
820m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.9km
04:55
1,530m
1,530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
11.3km
01:15
260m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.7km
01:43
470m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.8km
01:18
260m
260m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
6.61km
00:46
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Bénivay-Ollon offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 20 routes for various skill levels.
Outdoor routes in Bénivay-Ollon have been explored by over 50,000 visitors on komoot. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 4,000 ratings.
Bénivay-Ollon offers several hiking trails, with 6 routes available on komoot. A notable local hike is the 'Saint John of Ollon Chapel loop,' which is approximately 5.6 miles (9 km) long and provides panoramic views. More hiking options can be found in the Hiking around Bénivay-Ollon guide.
Road cycling is a prominent activity in Bénivay-Ollon, with 3 dedicated routes available on komoot. The broader Drôme department offers an extensive network of 1,600 miles (2,600 km) of bike routes, including 88 challenging passes. Further details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Bénivay-Ollon guide.
Bénivay-Ollon provides mountain biking opportunities, with 5 routes available on komoot. The Drôme department features an impressive 2,175 miles (3,500 km) of dedicated mountain bike circuits. Information on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Bénivay-Ollon guide.
The terrain around Bénivay-Ollon is diverse, featuring a mix of orchards, forests, and peaks. Cyclists can expect quiet country roads, scenic routes through vineyards, and opportunities to ascend mountain passes. The region is part of the Baronnies Provençales, offering varied landscapes.
Bénivay-Ollon offers 4 touring cycling routes on komoot. The region is well-suited for touring, with connections to major long-distance routes like the ViaRhôna, which passes through sections of the Drôme. Explore more options in the Cycling around Bénivay-Ollon guide.
Bénivay-Ollon is known for its panoramic vistas typical of the Baronnies Provençales. Views often include distant sights of Mont Ventoux, the Ayguemarse valley, and the perfumed hills, lavender fields, and olive orchards of Drôme Provençale. The Saint-Jean-d'Ollon chapel also offers remarkable views.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Bénivay-Ollon, including Road Cycling Routes around Bénivay-Ollon, Hiking around Bénivay-Ollon, and MTB Trails around Bénivay-Ollon. Guides for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging are also available.
The municipality (Mairie) of Bénivay-Ollon can be contacted by phone at +33475281306. Information about the commune is also available via the "Communauté de Communes des Baronnies en Drôme Provençale" website.
Bénivay-Ollon is approximately 40 minutes from Mont Ventoux, a significant landmark for cyclists. The region's diverse terrain also includes 88 challenging passes within the Drôme department.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in Bénivay-Ollon. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Bénivay-Ollon, provides information on suitable routes in the area.

