Col de la croix rouge (507m) – Nyons Roman Bridge loop from Nyons

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Col de la croix rouge (507m) – Nyons Roman Bridge loop from Nyons

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Col de la croix rouge (507m) – Nyons Roman Bridge loop from Nyons

03:41

40.2km

1,030m

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 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales

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1.06 km

Nyons Hiking Tour

Highlight • Other

Located at the very top of the historic center. Allows you to discover the old upper town by climbing up. Nearby, there is a drinking fountain and picnic area.

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1.17 km

Nyons

Highlight • Bridge

Magnificent village with its Romanesque bridge. Thursday morning market and numerous shops and cafes. A great place to take a break and eat.

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7.15 km

Col de la Croix

Mountain Pass

12.1 km

Col de la croix rouge (507m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very quiet paved road in one direction or the other.
Coming from Mirabel to Baronnies, the climb is pleasant. Only the last kilometer offers a much steeper slope. (up to …

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12.1 km

Beautiful ascent to the Col de la Croix Rouge

Highlight • Forest

A pass in the “Baronnies” in the Forêt Domaniale du Coucou - a very pleasant area for hiking.

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20.3 km

Lantons Pass

Highlight • Other

Beautiful, quiet transition from Montaulieu to Rochebrune.
This section is on fine gravel.
Part of the "le desert" route.

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32.0 km

Les Pilles — village and bridge

Highlight • Settlement

This village of Pilles, on the edge of the river and close to a very beautiful geological formation in limestone strata, has a crazy charm. Due to its position on …

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32.3 km

Gravel Path Along the Eygues River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A must in the area in gravel mountain biking or mountain biking. Path along the river without big drop which is rare in the area

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38.9 km

Nyons Roman Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In pure Romanesque style, this bridge with a single arch 43 meters long rises more than 18 meters high. Built between 1341 and 1409, according to the plans of the …

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