Pays de Grignan - Vineyards and cabins

This route departs from Grignan and takes you along small roads and picturesque paths to visit the hamlet of La Grande Tuilière and the renowned Domaine de Montine wine estate. You will then take a path through the vineyards, with the added bonus of a beautiful view of the equally famous Château de Grignan. From there, a fun trail will take you back towards the village, then you will take the grassy paths to reach the end of your mountain bike ride.

Details

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.95 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 1.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 51 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 241 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 180 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Dauphiné
  • ⚐ District: Grignan (26230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.419399° / E 4.905382°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3039ET

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    Type of surface:
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     40% Road  30% Byway  30% Path
  • ⇧
    Bike carrying: No
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the route

Departure from the Salle des Fêtes (Espace Sévigné) in Grignan.

Mountain bike trail no. 1.

(S/E) Head north to Rue du Grand Faubourg (D4) and follow it to the left. At the crossroads, continue left, passing in front of the fountain.

(1) Just after the entrance to the Maison de Pays, turn left onto Rue de la Salle Verte and go down a small road that runs alongside a car park on the right. Go straight up, a steep 100-metre climb, and continue climbing past the houses to reach a path.

(2) Continue straight ahead until you reach a road (D14).

(3) Turn left, then after about 200 metres turn right onto a picturesque little road.

(4) Turn right onto a shaded path that descends, lined with beautiful houses, then climbs again; from there, join a road.

(5) Continue left, then further on, turn right at "La Grande Tuilière" and cross the hamlet.

(6) At the three-way junction, take the path on the right to "Figuier". At the crossroads, continue straight ahead, go around a 90° bend, then turn right onto a path that climbs up to the vineyards, offering a beautiful view of the Château de Grignan. Continue to the next crossroads.

(7) Turn right onto the path to reach a road in the hamlet of Le Mas. Turn left to take a fun path through the undergrowth opposite, follow a narrow, steep descent to reach the D541.

(8) Continue straight ahead. At the large crossroads, leave the D541 and continue straight ahead. Pass the Public Finance Centre and the "Les Bouts de Choux" nursery, then head back up to the ramparts. Turn left onto Cours d'Adhémar and head downhill. At the end, turn right just before the road, join Allée du 11 Novembre, pass the church and cemetery and reach the finish (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 190 m - Espace Sévigné
  2. 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 196 m - Maison de Pays
  3. 2 : km 1.14 - alt. 219 m - Leave the road via the path opposite.
  4. 3 : km 1.93 - alt. 226 m - D14
  5. 4 : km 2.88 - alt. 240 m - Leave the road via a downhill path
  6. 5 : km 4.36 - alt. 213 m - Intersection of 4 roads in an X shape
  7. 6 : km 5.02 - alt. 203 m - Direction Figuier
  8. 7 : km 6.17 - alt. 207 m - Intersection of 3 roads
  9. 8 : km 7.35 - alt. 188 m - D541
  10. S/E : km 8.95 - alt. 190 m - Espace Sévigné

Notes

We strongly recommend that you take the IGN map referenced on these pages with you. Mountain bikers must be self-sufficient, but professional guides are available if required. Emergency number: 18 or 112
Information at the Pays de Grignan - Enclave des Papes Tourist Office: 04 75 46 56 75 (Grignan) and 04 90 35 04 71 (Valréas) / info@tourisme-paysdegrignan.com /
Pays de Grignan Tourist Office
Valréas Tourist Office.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
malaga2662
malaga2662

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

very beautiful hike

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Christophe Tho
Christophe Tho

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

At the beginning of November, with cloudy skies and even rain, we didn't expect to meet many people. And that was just fine, because this tour of the Grignan region was very pleasant. A peaceful hike, passing beautiful buildings, woods and vineyards.

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noelnoeloel
noelnoeloel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy mountain bike ride with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and Grignan Castle

Passing through the Montines estate for wine lovers

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pepere84100
pepere84100

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short, very relaxing walk

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pdhour
pdhour

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Combined hike with Rochecourbière - Pleasant, shaded hike except at the end - Enjoyable even during heatwaves.

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