Lavender road by bike
Col de Perty
Col de Perty - Xavier Mordefroid
Rosans

Lavender road by bike

Summit and pass
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Stretching about 100 kilometers, this challenging loop through the Drôme offers a diverse exploration of the Baronnies Provençales. It passes through several mountain passes, including the Col de Perty and its magnificent winding road lined with linden trees. From mid-June to mid-August, when the lavender fields are in full bloom, cyclists can look forward to an exhilarating ride with purple as far as the eye can see.

Description

  1. From Rosans, take the D 994 below the village and head toward Verclause and the Eygues Gorges.
  2. When you reach La Combe, turn left and begin the 8-km climb up the Col de Soubeyrand (a steady gradient of over 6%, with sections exceeding 9%).
  3. Continue toward Bellecombe-Tarendol, then Saint Sauveur Gouvernet. Pass the Col de Peyruergue 6 km further on.
  4. At the intersection, take the D 546 for 1.5 km, then the D 65 toward the Moulin de Montguers.
  5. From Ruissas, continue the climb up the Col de Perty via a winding road for 9 km.
  6. From the Col de Perty, descend for 8 km. Turn left before the village of Laborel and head toward Villebois les Pins via the Col de Pierre Vesce (D 65b).
  7. In Villebois-les-Pins, continue left and cross the Col du Reychasset (1,052 m).
  8. Then head to Chauvac. At the village exit, take the D 116 to the Moulin de Mange-Fêve.
  9. Return to Rosans via L’Aubergerie.
  • Departure : Chruch, Rosans
  • Arrival : Chruch, Rosans
  • Towns crossed : Rosans, Verclause, Pelonne, Rémuzat, Bellecombe-Tarendol, Saint-Sauveur-Gouvernet, Sainte-Euphémie-sur-Ouvèze, Saint-Auban-sur-l'Ouvèze, Montguers, Montauban-sur-l'Ouvèze, Laborel, Villebois-les-Pins, Chauvac-Laux-Montaux, Saint-André-de-Rosans, Roussieux, and Montferrand-la-Fare

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Recommandations

  • The Sisteronais Buëch region has been designated an “Espace Cyclosport” by the French Cycling Federation and meets high standards for welcoming road cyclists.
  • Stop at the Col de Perty and its orientation table to enjoy an unparalleled panoramic view of Mont Ventoux and the Alps.
  • Whether you’re traveling for one or several days, tailor your itinerary to suit your preferences. The Sisteron Buëch region offers a variety of lodging options along the way: https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/organiser/hebergements/ 

Information desks

Rue Aristide Briand, 05150 Rosans

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/rosans@sisteron-buech.fr04 92 66 66 66

Transport

Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

Access and parking

From Serres (24 km), take the D 994 to Rosans.

Parking :

Parking lot in the village centre near the tourist office in Rosans.

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