Twisty roads in France
Riding through the Drôme and Provence means travelling across gently winding valleys, sun‑lit hilltops and classic Provençal villages where olive groves meet mountain roads. Over 4 days and roughly 1,000 km, we set off from Valence and explored this region where the Alps ease into the south, moving from crisp mountain air down towards lavender fields and warmer landscapes. Highlights included passes through the Vercors, the olive‑grove terrain around Nyons and dramatic views near Mont Ventoux.
The video below provides a full report of the ride, showing the route, scenery and experiences from start to finish. In the sections that follow you’ll find the full route and downloadable GPS tracks.
Places we have slept
| Thionville | Enzo Hotels Thionville |
| La Chapelle-en-Vercors | Hôtel Bellier |
| Nyons | Une Autre Maison |
| Sault-de-Vaucluse | Le Nesk Ventoux |
| Avignon | Hôtel et Jardin |
Car/trailer parking: Parking Gery (TGV)
including extra loops
All my routes are mostly created by myself in MyRoute-App (MRA) whereby inspired by several other routes and sites. In MRA you can verify your route against all major map sources and you can download the routes in any format, suitable for your GPS.
NB. To navigate TET on my TomTom I use .ov2 files, containing a POI per 20 meter. These files are included in the download.
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