Tour du Suillet by moutain bike

Panorama

Pastoralism

Summit and pass

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Looking for a challenging downhill ride? Then this route is perfect for experts like you (involves carrying your bike and a very technical descent—steps, loose rocks, and rutted sections). It’s almost all singletrack from top to bottom. Plus, there’s a beautiful view of the Céans Valley as you reach the ridge.

Follow the black Mountain Bike Trail No. 5

Description

From Orpierre, take the RD 30 toward Laborel; at the Laborel/Villebois junction, turn right toward Villebois.
Head uphill toward the hamlet of La Montagne, on the right.
At a place called Les Faysses, leave the road and take the trail on the right. Cross the hamlet of La Montagne, then, 300 m further on, turn left.
Take a somewhat steep trail on the right. At the pass, continue to the right.
At the Font Salée ridge, follow the forest trail to the right.
At the end of the trail, at a right-hand bend, take a path to the left. Admire the Trescléoux Valley to your left.
Leave this path to take a small trail to the left through the beech forest. It climbs up to the ridge.
At the junction with the GR®, take the ridge to the right. A short push or climb will be necessary before reaching the highest point of the hike.
Once below the summit of Suillet, the descent can begin, heading toward Orpierre! (Leave the GR®)
At the pass above St-Vincent, turn left. Caution: some sections of the descent toward Orpierre are very technical! About 1 km further on, be careful to turn right at the fork.
Join the Chemin des Blaches, go straight ahead, then, at the intersection with the trail leading to the climbing cliffs, head downhill again.
Descend through the housing development to the D 30.
On the D 30, head right toward the Place d’Orpierre.

Departure : Fountain next to the church, Orpierre
Arrival : Fountain next to the church, Orpierre
Towns crossed : Orpierre and Trescléoux

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

WARNING: On this route, you may encounter livestock guard dogs tasked with protecting herds from wolf attacks.
To minimize the risk of conflict, bringing pets is strongly discouraged, even if they are on a leash.

Cyclists, please be especially vigilant: upon seeing a herd, you must get off your bike, stop, and allow the dogs to assess you. Then, give the herd a wide berth, keeping your bike between you and the guard dog.

In any case, remain calm, avoid sudden movements, and do not attempt to cross through the herd.

→ To learn more about how to behave around guard dogs: https://rando.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/information/14-Les-patous-et-nous-!

Discover Orpierre, the climbing village (www.orpierre-escalade.com)
Caution: technical descent and bike carrying. Suitable for expert riders only.