On the trails of Louis Pergaud — Loop from Pierrefontaine-les-Varans

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Pierrefontaine-Les-Varans

On the trails of Louis Pergaud — Loop from Pierrefontaine-les-Varans

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On the trails of Louis Pergaud — Loop from Pierrefontaine-les-Varans

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79.5km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24.5 km

Birthplace of Louis Pergaud

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House where Louis Pergaud was born on January 22, 1882, author of 'La Guerre des Boutons' and winner of the 1910 Goncourt prize with his collection of short stories entitled …

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47.6 km

Sainte-Radegonde Chapel climb

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Pretty, fairly regular climb over 3km at 5% on average.

It leads to the Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde, built in 1541 and a major place of pilgrimage in the region until 1950. …

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64.2 km

Dessoubre Valley and Val de Consolation

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The Dessoubre has its source in the Cirque de Consolation, at Consolation-Maisonnettes, and meanders through this superb valley. The valley is also classified as ZNIEFF (natural zone of ecological, fauna …

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68.8 km

Girardot Mill

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Mill of which we find traces from the 15th century which has had the name of Laval mill and Fauvel mill throughout its history. There were then several buildings there. …

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79.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.9 km

3.82 km

2.84 km

Surfaces

66.4 km

13.1 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

16°C

2°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2022,Vélo route boucle Louis Pergaud

Pretty loop that passes through the Grace-Dieu valley, then goes back to Belmont, where Louis Pergaud was born (author of "La Guerre des Boutons". We then pass Vercel-Villedieu-Le-Camp to reach the village of Loray which has one of the most beautiful round fountain.Then, past Plaimbois-Vennes, the climb allows you to enjoy a nice view of the Val de Vennes then …

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