Les Raccourcis – Monts du matin

The start is located on the outskirts of the village of Barbières, at the foot of the Col de Tourniol.

_Mountain bike route marker no. 15._

(S/E) From Le Pertuis, head towards the Barbières signpost and follow signs for the Route des Ducs. Continue until you reach the Route des Ducs signpost.

(1) Continue straight on towards Chemin des Quarante Fonts. Pass through the hamlet of Les Ducs. At a hairpin bend to the left, take the dirt track on the right.

(2) Carry on straight ahead, ignoring the track leading uphill to the right. Cross the ford and head towards La Chabannerie.

(3) Pass two houses and turn right onto the track leading uphill. You’ll come to a small stream.

(4) Cross it and head down into the pine forest until you reach the Torrent de Barberolle.

(5) Cross this too and turn right. Pass the ‘Chemin de Cany’ signpost and continue towards La Liore.

(6) Take care. At the ‘La Liore’ signpost, cross the road and turn left onto a path that descends and joins a road.

(7) Follow it to the right for 100 metres and take the path that drops sharply to the right. Caution: technical path.

(8) At a hairpin bend, at La Mulatière, take the road to the left for 250 metres, then leave it at a left-hand bend.

(9) Cross the stream, then follow it until you reach Camping Le Gallo Romain. Head for the ‘Route des Ducs’ signpost.

(1) Turn right and follow the same route as on the way there to return to the Pertuis car park. (S/E).

It is strongly recommended that you take the IGN map no. 3136SB with you. Mountain bikers must be self-sufficient; professional guides are available if required. Emergency numbers: 18 or 112.
Enquiries at the Valence Romans Tourist Office in Valence: 04 75 44 90 40. infovalence@valenceromanstourisme.com.
Valence Romans Tourist Office