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Barberolle (Rivière) walks
Tour of Pélafol Castle
Visorando Member
5.11 mi
+942 ft
-945 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Barbières (Drôme)
The stronghold of the bishops of Valence, whose rights to this castle were confirmed in 1238 by the German emperors, Pellafol has always had the same lords as Barbières, although it had a different suzerain. This 8.5 km circuit takes you around the castle in Barbières, via the Col de la Sambie.
The Pas de Saint-Vincent, Pierre-Chauve and the Col de Tourniol
9.49 mi
+2,927 ft
-2,904 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Barbières (Drôme)
While the Pas de Saint-Vincent and Pierre-Chauve are classics in the area, the route described here is less so... You'll need strong legs to climb the 300 m ascent below the Pas, save some energy to reach the summit of Pierre-Chauve, and a good sense of direction to reach Tourniol... but what a treat for the eyes!
On the Sentier des Poilus, in Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie
7.49 mi
+804 ft
-794 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie (Drôme)
This route, in tribute to the Poilus of the commune who died in combat in 1914-1918, was created to mark the centenary of the armistice. It will allow you to explore various neighbourhoods of the commune of Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie where these Poilus lived and to appreciate the beauty of the landscapes at the foot of the Monts du Matin.
Col de la Sambie - Monts du Matin
Local authority6.97 mi
+1,270 ft
-1,260 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rochefort-Samson (Drôme)
A beautiful route with a slight climb in the first section and a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike. Stunning views over the Rhône Valley. Passes through the Col de la Sambie and the villages of Barbières and Rochefort-Samson before returning at a leisurely pace to the Combe d’Oyans campsite.
Option to extend the route with circular loops 15 and 16 (Red and Black) from Barbières.
A lovely outing in the Bas Dauphiné region of the Valence Plain
40.53 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,486 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie (Drôme)
This beautiful route mostly follows small roads, starting from Saint-Vincent-La-Commanderie, and allows you, over a distance of 65 km, to discover several charming villages and spots in the Valence plain, with a constant view of the foothills of the Vercors on one side and the Monts d’Ardèche on the other.
Along the Rhône between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun
14.92 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bourg-lès-Valence (Drôme)
Mountain bike or hybrid bike ride between Bourg-lès-Valence and La Roche-de-Glun, via the Voie Verte and wide paths along the Rhône.
Pierre Chauve – Monts du matin
10.39 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,156 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Barbières (Drôme)
A lovely, shaded route with some elevation changes and stunning panoramic views. You’ll cross the Col de Tourniol road, with a few sections where you’ll need to push your bike and some technical descents.