Crête de Saint-Alban

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Short mountain bike ride on the Balcons de la Drôme between Crest and Aouste-sur-Sye. Not too difficult climb and nice little descent on single track. Ideal for a short winter outing.

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.40 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 45 mins 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 152 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 149 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 331 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 202 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Dauphiné
  • ⚐ District: Aouste-sur-Sye (26400)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 44.712051° / E 5.052983°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3037SB, 3137OT
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    Type of surface:
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    Bike carrying: Not specified
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    Difficulty: Not specified
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Description of the route

(S/E) From the car park on the edge of the RD164 south of Aouste-sur-Sye, take the main road on the left.

(1) Turn left at the sign for Les Hubacs. Follow the tarmac road to the end.

(2) Take the small path that goes straight up in the middle of the hairpin bend (a large stone blocks the passage for cars/motorbikes).

(3) At the top of the path, turn left, join the road and follow it.

(4) Take the second left (at the livestock building). The track runs straight along the ridge.

(5) When the track splits in two, take the left side and descend the single track that will take you back to the car park at Aouste-sur-Sye (a large rock blocks the passage for cars/motorbikes). (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 203 m - Car park on the edge of the RD164.
  2. 1 : km 0.1 - alt. 202 m - Turn off at the sign for Les Hubacs.
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 255 m - Path that climbs straight up in the middle of the hairpin bend.
  4. 3 : km 2.13 - alt. 297 m - Road junction
  5. 4 : km 2.74 - alt. 309 m - Fork in the track
  6. 5 : km 4.04 - alt. 322 m - Fork in the road
  7. S/E : km 5.4 - alt. 203 m - Car park on the edge of the RD164.

Notes

Allow an extra 30 minutes when starting from Crest. Windy on the Crête de Saint-Alban on mistral days. No water on the route.

Worth a visit

Can also be done in addition to marked mountain bike route no. 6 (Tramelas) starting from Crest, returning to Crest along the banks of the Drôme, via the path behind the village hall in Aouste-sur-Sye (2h/2h15).

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
RUIZ26
RUIZ26

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The IGN map is essential for this route, a beautiful hike!

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mchristine
mchristine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy afternoon stroll...
Take some beautiful photos of the Vercors.
Thank you.

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Ebété
Ebété
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, pleasant walk for the whole family, suitable for adults and children alike. A short climb up a path through the woods. We stopped for a picnic at the top, facing the Vercors, with a beautiful view of the mountain range. The last part, through thickets on a very steep path leading back to the car park, is best avoided in rainy weather as it can be muddy and slippery. This is the only point to bear in mind.

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Morgane160490
Morgane160490

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello
This hike has been updated with waypoints added to help you find your way around.
Enjoy your walks.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Marcheur GRENIER.
Why did you put "average" in the description? Are there things that need to be corrected?

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Marcheur GRENIER
Marcheur GRENIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short hike (it took us 1.5 hours without rushing) that was very pleasant with beautiful views. Ideal when you don't have much time.

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Génini
Génini

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2014
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk with breathtaking views of the mountain range. We completed the route on foot at a moderate pace. No difficulty whatsoever.

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