[Trek] Le Saint Michel by mountain bike
Take the RD 30 toward Laragne, then turn right toward “Beynaves / Le Chevalet.” At the two intersections, keep right.
Just after a bridge, at a bend, leave the paved road and follow the forest trail. This trail climbs through a fairly shaded area beneath the Chabre ridge. At the first major trail junction, go up to the right, then at the second fork, follow the more clearly marked trail to the left.
At the end of the trail, continue on the balcony-like path beneath the ridge (a roller-coaster-like trail, fun and with plenty of ups and downs).
At the intersection, head back up the forest trail to Beynaves. At the large crossroads, take the trail that descends to the right.
1 km further on, the GR turns sharply left onto a path. From here, you can continue along the trail, which narrows into a path leading to the summit of Rocher Saint-Michel (panoramic view overlooking Orpierre and the Céans Valley). Alternatively, head left toward Orpierre on the ridge trail below Saint-Michel. A few tricky and exposed sections may require you to dismount. Then, as the rocks become fewer, the roots take over! Your arms will be put to the test, but your bike handling skills will only improve as a result!
At the Paturle intersection, continue along the trail on the left, which ends at the bottom of the Ravin de Bagnols. You’ll need to cross a small stream to reach the road a little further up, which leads right back to Orpierre.
Return to Orpierre by following the road to the right.
Modified: 1 week ago