Rochebonne Castle

Departing from Le Cheylard, you'll head up the Eyrieux valley. The route rises after St-Martin-de-Valamas, before reaching the remains of the Château de Rochebonne and its remarkable views of the Mézenc-Gerbier massif.

Departing from the Gare district in Le Cheylard, you'll follow the 8 km “Dolce Via”, a former railroad line that has been converted into a soft path running alongside the wild Eyrieux gorges.

After 10 km, stop off at the Atelier du Bijou for a tour of the former Murat factory in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.

Then climb up a scenic road to the remains of the Château de Rochebonne, with its remarkable views of the Mézenc-Gerbier massif at over 980 m altitude.

At the 18th km point, take a bite to eat at Saint-Jean-Roure, before taking a small wooded road downhill for 4 km to the perched village of St-Cierge-sous-Le Cheylard.

After this scenic descent, head for the historic heart of Le Cheylard to discover the scientific and fun exhibitions at the Arche des Métiers, as well as jewellery-making techniques at the Maison du Bijou.

Classement & labels

• Open air

• Distance : 29.7 km
• Balisage : BALISE
• Dénivelé positif : 740 m
• Dénivelé négatif : 740 m
• Durée journalière : 180 min
• Type d’itinéraire : BOUCLE
• Nature du terrain : Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)

Équipements

• Charging station for 2 electric wheels
• Bicycle parking
• Car park
• Public WC
• Picnic area
• Toilets