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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Chassezac River loop from Les Vans

Descent of Bois de Païolive – Chassezac River loop from Les Vans

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Chassezac River loop from Les Vans

05:17

91.1km

1,820m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Monts d'Ardèche

Parc national des Cévennes (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.29 km

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

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Very pleasant by bike. Many hiking trails are available.

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4.48 km

Descent of Bois de Païolive

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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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9.20 km

Chassezac River

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A tributary of the Ardèche

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9.22 km

Casteljau Climb

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The Casteljau climb from the bridge over the Le Chassezac river is 4 km long with a total drop of 104 m. The average slope is 5% with maximum slopes …

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13.3 km

Echelette Pass

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79.0 km

The Gorges of the Chassezac

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Cycling through the Gorges du Chassezac is an exhilarating adventure, as you navigate winding roads that hug dramatic cliffs and follow the sparkling river below. This stunning region, known for …

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85.3 km

The Chassezac, a winding river that crosses the Cévennes and the Ardèche, offers an exceptional natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Its spectacular gorges, surrounded by limestone cliffs and green forests, …

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91.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.2 km

682 m

123 m

122 m

Surfaces

61.4 km

29.7 km

122 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

38°C

21°C

31 %

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Descent of Bois de Païolive – Chassezac River loop from Les Vans

Païolive Wood, a magnificent place

Descent of Bois de Païolive

Chassezac River

Casteljau Climb

Steep Descent

Echelette Pass

The Gorges of the Chassezac

Chassezac River

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