A tour around the Loubière

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Although this biking loop runs over a short distance, it requires an effort as intense as is the beauty of the landscapes you will go through! Explore the Sorgues valley and the Rougier de Camarès while cycling around the majestic Loubière plateau.

This ride offers you an extraordinary change of scenery: the Sorgues open valley on one side, the burgundy soils of the Rougier on the other, separated by the impressive wall of the Loubière. Be prepared to have your eyes filled with spectacular views, but save enough stamina for the steep final slope to Montaigut castle that awaits you at the end of the ascent.

Description

From the mountain bike service station, follow the RD7 towards the Sorgues Valley, then follow the river to Lapeyre.
Turn right towards Gissac before 5 km of steady ascent (6%).
Once you get to Gissac, take a right towards Montlaur. Then, go across the village and carry on your ride downhill on the main road.
At the crossroads, take the RD101 in the direction of Montlaur.
Turn to the right towards Montaigut castle and its dreadful ascending slope (8.5%) before heading your way down back to Sant-Affrique.

Departure : Mountain Bike Station, Rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique
Arrival : Mountain Bike Station, Rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique
Towns crossed : Saint-Affrique, Versols-et-Lapeyre, Gissac, and Vabres-l'Abbaye

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Altimetric profile

Transport

All the information is available on the Tourist Office website.

Access and parking

Saint-Affrique is situated 31 km southwest of Millau via the D 992 and D999 roads.

Parking :

Mountain bike station car park, rue du 12 Étoiles, Saint-Affrique

Accessibility

Emergency number :: 114

Source

Espace CYCLOSPORT FFC

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