Drôme, Ardèche, Vaucluse, la Chaudière, Sunday 30 August 2026
The Chaudière pass (FR-26-1047), Situated between the Drôme and Roubion valleys, at the foot of the Trois Becs massif, to the east of the Saoû forest and to the west of the Montagne de Couspeau.
For a more convivial and peaceful setting, you will be welcomed at the village of La Chaudière, 2 km downstream from the pass, on the Saillans side.
Between 11 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., the organisers will be offering you a chance to get together and chat over refreshments based on regional products.


Mountain bike or Gravel circuit :
Group tour departs from the village of La Chaudière at 8.30 a.m.
21km route, 700m ascent (70% track, 30% trails), 7 passes, OR 20357871 which can easily be lightened by eliminating 1 or 2 return journeys (Col de Betton and Col d'Espenel with a possible gain of 9 km and 350m of ascent)
After a snack, the most courageous will be able to make a return trip to the Col de Serre Musat, 9km and 300m of ascent. OR 23959844
Note: In the gravel version, this route requires a good command of trails.
Road circuit:
2 routes are available
- From the north, leaving from the station car park in Saillans at around 8.30am: 29km ascent 820m 2 passes,
OR 22928970
- From the south, leaving from the rest area near the Bourdeaux cemetery at around 8.30am: 33km, ascent 880m, 2 passes, OR 22929017
In the interests of good organisation, please let us know a few days in advance if you will be attending.
Upcoming gpx tracks on ccTour
Contacts:
- Alain Benoist Tel: + 33 6 76 96 23 94 Mail : alain.benoist.dt04sw@gmail.com
- Alain Thibon Tel: + 3 6 37 31 54 76 Mail : thibona@wanadoo.fr