Cycling sports - Mountain biking itinerary

La crête Plombard

  • Distance24.66 km
  • Duration2h46
  • DifficultyVery difficult
  • Total altitude change+ 1000 m
  • TypeCircular
  • Departure/arrivalSaint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas
  • Route markingYes

This circuit, perfect for physical and technical mountain bikers, offers a magnificent downhill single, which must be earned after a few portages.

An unmissable route for sports enthusiasts, a single of almost 4km, a benchmark in the region. A short portage section before arriving on the famous ridge. Crossing it will make you forget your efforts. At the Sigala farm, you can follow up with circuit no. 4 (35km and 1500m D+). Point 1: Village square (km 0). Point 2: The cemetery (km 0.43 - 420m) Straight on for mountain bike n°5. Point 3: La Chapelle (km 2.5 - 465m) Left, follow VTT n°5. Point 4: Col de Maruen (km 6.12 - 780m) Follow Villeperdrix, VTT n°5 to the right (forward direction). Point 5: Les Barnauds (km 8.83 - 500m) Follow MTB trail no. 5. Point 6: Haut cimetière (km 9.6 - 470m) Climb up to the village. Point 7: Villeperdrix (km 9.72 - 480m) Follow signs for Col de Chaudebonne. Point 8: Col de Chaudebonne (km 13.23 - 763m) Direction Col Maruen. Climbing path, even the most athletic will have to push! When you reach the crest, keep left. Point 9: Point haut (km 14.53 - 945m) View of the Eygues gorges. Point 10: Col Maruen (km 16.67 - 780m) Follow VTT n°5 straight on (return direction). Point 11: Ferme de Sigala (km 19 - 557m) To the right, mountain bikes no. 5 and no. 3; to the left, mountain bike no. 4 (recommended for the more athletic). Point 12: Col de Fabre (km 20.52 - 560m) Go down the track on the left. Point 13: Le monestier (km 22.07 - 455m) Follow the signs to the finish.

Further information
  • French
Our tips

Details about route marking : Balisage VTT (Jaune) - Boucle N°5 noir

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Author: Conseil Départemental de la Drôme - Apidae Tourisme

Updated on 13/10/2026
Through Conseil départemental de la Drôme

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