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FR-05 Orpierre – Mountain biking: 24 km, 680 m elevation gain, 4 passes

Author description

Author : Philippe Chazottier
Course : carried out on 16 May 2026
Departure : Orpierre, car park at the eastern entrance to the village, on the left towards the bakery.

Tourist information

A walk through the Beaumont State Forest. On the way back, the route passes near the Saint-Cyrice Chapel.
Orpierre is a popular climbing spot.

Technical specifications

A cycle route at 95 %, suitable for gravel bikes, along lovely forest tracks, with no major difficulties.

4 collars

1 – Chanousse Pass1145 mFR-05-1145
2 – Col des Barroux1,178 mFR-05-1178a
3 – Lèbre Cuite Pass1,155 mFR-05-1150b
4 – Col Saint-Vincent1,084 mFR-05-1084

Keywords : Orpierre, Chabre, Beaumont, Centcols

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/24381311

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.

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