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Banne Village and Ruins – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

Banne Village and Ruins – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

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Banne Village and Ruins – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

01:19

27.1km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.15 km

View of Les Vans

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.17 km

View of the Ardèche River

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.47 km

Banne Village and Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice village very welcoming

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14.5 km

Berrias

Highlight • Other

Nice quiet town in the ardeche

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18.7 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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22.8 km

The Bear and the Lion

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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22.9 km

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

Highlight • Other

Very pleasant by bike. Many hiking trails are available.

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27.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

332 m

127 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

3.08 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

37°C

21°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Banne Village and Ruins – Descent of Bois de Païolive loop from Les Vans

View of Les Vans

View of the Ardèche River

Banne Village and Ruins

Berrias

Descent of Bois de Païolive

The Bear and the Lion

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

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