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Le Poët-Laval – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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Le Poët-Laval – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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Le Poët-Laval – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from La Bégude-de-Mazenc

02:28

27.3km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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237 m

Site of the train accident on 18 October 1897, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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From Montélimar to Dieulefit, Le Petit Train du Picodon climbed around 300 metres in altitude. Barely noticeable today, the gradient led to a disaster. On October 18, 1897, a train started rolling backwards during a shunting maneuver in Dieulefit. Despite many attempts by the staff to brake the train, it only managed to stop halfway to Montélimar, here in La Bégude-de-Mazenc. Finally, a curve was too tight. Two carriages derailed. Fortunately, the passengers were able to jump off beforehand. Only a brakeman, who tried to stop the train until the very end, was killed.

Part 4 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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3.58 km

Jabron

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The most beautiful view of the Jabron. The river in the heart of the Drôme connects Montélimar on the Rhône with Comps in the mountains north of Dieulefit over a length of 39 km. At the beginning of the 19th century, ceramic, wool and silk factories were built along the river. The Jabron was the backbone of this industrial development, it provided energy in the form of hydropower and supplied the manufacturing processes with the necessary amount of water available all year round. Since the river is not navigable, the railway line was built.

Part 7 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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8.06 km

Jabron Crossing, Le Poët-Laval

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The Vallée du Jabron meanders through the heart of the western foothills of the French Alps, tightly embraced by mountains to the north and south. The Petit Train du Picodon once ran through the countryside from 1893 to 1936, a train that exuded more romance than speed at just under 15 km/h. The valley, which is very narrow between La Bégude-de-Mazenc and Le Poët-Laval, widens out here in both directions.

Part 8 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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8.40 km

Château de Brotin, Le Poët-Laval

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Like many estates, Chatêau de Brotin belonged to local nobles before the French Revolution. In this case, it belonged to a hospital order. The current name is due to Aymar de Brotin, a previous owner.

Part 9 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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11.6 km

Small Waterfalls of the Jabron River

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On the way to Jarbon, a waterfall to take some pictures.

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13.4 km

Le Poët-Laval

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Le Poët-Laval is a magnificent little village nestled between the Vercors massif and the Baronnies massif. It is one of the villages labeled "Most Beautiful Villages of France". What a pleasure to stroll through its pretty streets and admire its stone buildings! Dominated by an imposing medieval keep, Le Poët-Laval offers an exceptional panorama over the Jabron valley.

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18.7 km

View of Ravin de la Molle

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27.1 km

Bégude-de-Mazenc

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The old castle garden in Bégude-de-Mazenc is now public (the old castle has been converted into holiday apartments). The garden is open all year round and there is a bistro (Le Kiosk) near the intersection of rue Émile Loubet and rue Jean Jaurès.

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27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

11.9 km

1.61 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

7.36 km

5.36 km

1.36 km

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

37°C

18°C

34 %

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Le Poët-Laval – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from La Bégude-de-Mazenc

Site of the train accident on 18 October 1897, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

Jabron

Jabron Crossing, Le Poët-Laval

Château de Brotin, Le Poët-Laval

Small Waterfalls of the Jabron River

Le Poët-Laval

View of Ravin de la Molle

Bégude-de-Mazenc

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