ROUTE N°3 – From Camping to Vieux Mérindol and Propiac / Benivay-Ollon
A nature and heritage cycling tour of Drôme provençale
Direct access from the campsite
34/44 km
580/700D+
1h45/2h15
Level:road/gravel/VAE
Difficulty:easy/intermediate
Presentation
Departing from the Camping du Théâtre Romain in Vaison-la-Romaine, this tour takes you through the Drôme provençale towards Mérindol-les-Oliviers, on quiet, gradually undulating roads. The route continues to Vieux Mérindol, a hilltop village offering a remarkable panorama of the Provençal Baronnies, before reaching Propiac-les-Bains. This loop is for cyclists looking for regular effort, tranquillity and authentic discovery. A shorter, easier 34 km variant is possible without extending to Benivay-Ollon, returning directly to Propiac without passing through point 7.
Points of interest
- Mérindol-les-Oliviers – olive grove landscape
- Vieux Mérindol – ruins and panorama of the Baronnies mountains
- Propiac-les-Bains – former health resort
- Bénivay-Ollon
Advice & equipment
- Helmet recommended
- Sufficient water
- At point 7, toilets and picnic table in the shade. There’s also a starting point for a beautiful hike.
Map
Komoot
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