Massegrès – Monts du Matin

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A route offering beautiful views over the Rhône Valley below. The first part of the route is uphill, whilst the second part descends towards the village. Some sections require technical skill. You can join circular loops nos. 15 and 16 to extend the route as you wish!

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  • Mountain biking
    Activity: Mountain biking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.46 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 1.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,463 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,444 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,664 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,220 ft
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Description of the route

Mountain bike route no. 17.

(S/E) From Saint-Vincent-la-Commanderie, take the road leading uphill towards Haut du Village.

(1) At the ‘La Croix’ signpost, turn left towards Les Carrières.

(2) At the ‘Les Carrières’ signpost, continue along the track that climbs.

(3) When you reach the ‘Les Baumettes’ signpost, carry on straight ahead.

(4) At the ‘Champ des Pins’ signpost, take the track leading uphill opposite.

(5) When you reach the ‘Le Soufflet’ signpost, follow the signs for ‘Les Gorges’ to the right.

(6) At the junction, turn right onto the track leading downhill.

(7) At the ‘Les Gorges’ signpost, turn right towards ‘La Croix’. Once back at the ‘La Croix’ signpost, return to the starting point via the same route as on the way there (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,220 ft - St Vincent la Commanderie
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 1,306 ft - La Croix signpost
  3. 2 : mi 0.73 - alt. 1,421 ft - Les Carrières signpost
  4. 3 : mi 1.32 - alt. 1,886 ft - Les Baumettes signpost
  5. 4 : mi 2.58 - alt. 2,438 ft - Champ des Pins signpost
  6. 5 : mi 2.96 - alt. 2,641 ft - Le Soufflet signpost
  7. 6 : mi 3.7 - alt. 1,998 ft - At the junction, take the track that leads downhill
  8. 7 : mi 4.35 - alt. 1,453 ft - Les Gorges signpost
  9. S/E : mi 5.46 - alt. 1,220 ft - Getting to the starting point

Notes

Signposts at junctions.

It is strongly recommended that you take IGN map no. 3136SB with you. Mountain bikers must be self-sufficient; professional guides are available if required. Emergency numbers: 18 or 112

Enquiries atthe Valence Romans Tourist Office in Valence: 04 75 44 90 40 / infovalence@valenceromanstourisme.com
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Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
34morgan
34morgan

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I walked this route, following the mountain-bike signposts.
A lovely ride – the first half is all uphill, whilst the second half is downhill with some beautiful views.
The first section is on a wide track, with magnificent sections through the woods and a winding single-track descent to the finish, where you can admire the rock formations. It feels just like being in the Bourne Gorges.
The route took 1 hour 30 minutes at a brisk pace.

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Jubru26
Jubru26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We did this cycle route on foot. We followed the cycle signs all the way.
As we walked, we were able to admire magnificent mountain scenery, as well as views of the valley and, from the higher ground, unobstructed views of the Ardèche and the Rhône.
This walk took us 3 hours with two children aged 13 and 9.

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