The Saint-Germain Circuit - Porte de Drômardèche

Car park at the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval.
Mountain bike route marker no. 4

(S/E) Leave the car park at the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval and turn left onto the small wooden bridge. Turn left onto the path through the woodland alongside the stream.

(1) At the junction near the castle, turn left and continue along the road for 1.2 km: watch out for cars!

(2) At the junction, take the road leading down to the left, cross the stream and head back up to La Massetière.

(3) Cross the D51 and turn left opposite: watch out for cars! Continue uphill along the path that runs alongside the fields.

(4) At the top, take the road on the left to reach La Fayardaie.

(5) Continue left along the road, then take the grassy path opposite.
(6) At the road, turn right then left 300m further on: watch out for cars!
(7) Take the path through the woods to head back down to Hauterives. Reach the road.

(8) Turn right towards the village centre, then take the next road on the left: watch out for cars! Continue straight on to return to the car park. (S/E)

We strongly recommend taking the IGN map listed on these pages with you. Mountain bikers must be self-sufficient; professional guides are available if required. Emergency number: 18 or 112.
Information fromthe Porte DrômArdèche Tourist Office: 04 75 23 45 33