Pontaix – Lavender fields loop from Die

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Pontaix – Lavender fields loop from Die

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4.5

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Pontaix – Lavender fields loop from Die

03:56

67.0km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.38 km

Pontaix

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Nice little place on the Drôme, with castle ruins.

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9.82 km

Cycle route from Pontaix to Saillans

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National bypass. Indispensable to not feel like you're surviving on the main axis!

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18.6 km

View of the Drôme River from Espenel Bridge

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This small bridge spans the Drôme river and gives access to less frequented and more pleasant paths for cycling. Do not hesitate to take a swimming break!

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22.1 km

Tunnel Gallery Saillans

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Beautiful old tunnel gallery, must have been the old main street.

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25.2 km

Drôme à Vélo section

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Great rolling section along the water :)

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29.0 km

View of Roche Colombe and Lavender Fields

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After this wonderful mountain tour, we ride steadily downhill through lavender fields until we reach the Drome

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34.1 km

Lavender fields

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Along the cycle path, you pass field after field of lavender with an incredible scent.

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49.6 km

Railway bridge over the Drome

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Railway line between Valence and Die in the Drome valley

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67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

27.3 km

5.68 km

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.2 km

778 m

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

23°C

3°C

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Pontaix – Lavender fields loop from Die

Pontaix

Cycle route from Pontaix to Saillans

View of the Drôme River from Espenel Bridge

Tunnel Gallery Saillans

Drôme à Vélo section

View of Roche Colombe and Lavender Fields

Lavender fields

Railway bridge over the Drome

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