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Château Loubet – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from Portes-en-Valdaine

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Château Loubet – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from Portes-en-Valdaine

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Château Loubet – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from Portes-en-Valdaine

01:08

18.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.7 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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29 m

Water point in Portes-en-Valdaine

Highlight • Other

Drinking water and toilets

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15.2 km

Former Petit Train du Picodon Station, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

Highlight • Historical Site

When you think of train station buildings in France, you immediately think of magnificent arrival halls. But the reality in Begude-de-Mazenc? Rather rustic. The modest brick building, located not far from the M. Loubet park, served as a train station from 1893 to 1936 - without pomp, but with charm. Passengers waited patiently on simple stone benches for the Petit Train du Picodon, while at least believing they were safe from the notorious Mistral. The municipality had hoped for at least a toilet - they only got a small room. Fortunately, the street was wide enough to allow the trains to cross. Functionality, instead of grand architectural dreams!

Part 3 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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15.2 km

Château Loubet

Highlight • Castle

Château Loubet (the old Chateau de Mas): Originally a castle-like fortified Provençal estate from the Middle Ages, from 1655 rebuilt like a castle, whereby the four medieval towers were preserved. The east and west facade and the chapel date from the 18th century, the south facade was extensively redesigned with battlements, new gables, windows and a parade balcony during the Romantic era. From 1905 it was the country residence of the former President of the Republic of France, Émile Loubet.

Info from:
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_B%C3%A9gude-de-Mazenc

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15.4 km

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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15.7 km

Émile Loubet Park, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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A park for everyone. The Parc Municipal Émile Loubet was originally part of the garden of the adjacent castle. That changed with the French President Émile Loubet (1899-1906). Coming from the region, as the previous owner, he allowed the village community to use it publicly. This spirit is still there. For the students and teachers of La Bégude-de-Mazenc, it is a place for activities in the fresh air.

Part 1 of the Petit Train du Picodon bike tour.

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15.9 km

Bégude-de-Mazenc

Highlight • Settlement

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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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

521 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

37°C

18°C

34 %

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Château Loubet – Bégude-de-Mazenc loop from Portes-en-Valdaine

Water point in Portes-en-Valdaine

Former Petit Train du Picodon Station, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

Château Loubet

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

Émile Loubet Park, La Bégude-de-Mazenc

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