Valaurie is a village located in the Drôme Provençale region of southeastern France, characterized by its elevated position on a low hill. This landscape offers views of the surrounding countryside, which features extensive vineyards, fragrant lavender fields, and rural paths. The area's diverse terrain makes it suitable for several outdoor sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Valaurie offers a variety of outdoor activities for enthusiasts, with more than 20 routes…
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Average rating
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4.0
(1)
10
riders
18.6km
00:54
260m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

2
riders
17.6km
01:01
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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76
riders
35.1km
01:46
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
39
riders
37.5km
01:46
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(14)
74
riders
26.3km
02:38
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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37
riders
33.4km
02:32
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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4
riders
26.5km
02:32
590m
590m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

3.0
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8
riders
29.6km
01:52
330m
330m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
46
hikers
7.79km
02:15
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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28
hikers
5.77km
01:36
100m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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14
hikers
10.4km
02:53
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
11
hikers
13.5km
03:45
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(5)
22
riders
28.4km
01:46
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
64.0km
04:11
830m
830m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
51.4km
03:09
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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12
riders
40.0km
02:33
450m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
8.90km
01:02
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
15.7km
01:51
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
12.8km
01:32
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
runners
7.45km
00:53
140m
140m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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7
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
39.4km
02:46
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
3
riders
32.1km
02:36
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
6
riders
40.8km
02:33
300m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Valaurie offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are more than 20 routes available across these sports. The region's diverse terrain caters to various interests and fitness levels.
Valaurie provides a network of mostly paved roads suitable for road cycling. Routes traverse scenic landscapes, including lavender fields and vineyards, and cater to various fitness levels. Specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Valaurie guide.
Mountain biking opportunities exist in Valaurie, particularly on the unpaved sections of various cycling routes. The varied terrain and rural paths offer engaging experiences for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Valaurie guide details specific routes.
Hiking is a popular activity in Valaurie, allowing visitors to explore the region's natural beauty. Trails range from easy walks to more strenuous options. The Hiking around Valaurie guide provides specific routes for exploration.
The Valaurie region offers cycling routes with varying lengths and difficulty levels, including options suitable for moderate fitness. Specific family-friendly routes can be identified within the sport-specific guides, such as the Cycling around Valaurie guide.
Valaurie is known for its perched village charm, extensive vineyards, and fragrant lavender fields. Historical landmarks include vestiges of a medieval castle, ramparts, and the 11th-century Saint-Martin church. The village's elevated position offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Valaurie's routes have been explored by more than 21,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 2,000 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Valaurie, including Road Cycling Routes around Valaurie, MTB Trails around Valaurie, Hiking around Valaurie, Cycling around Valaurie, Running Trails around Valaurie, and Gravel biking around Valaurie.
The official website for the municipality of Valaurie is www.valaurie.fr. This site provides information regarding local administration and services.
The Valaurie Mairie (Town Hall) can be contacted by phone at 04 75 98 51 28. For email inquiries, the address is valaurie.mairie@wanadoo.fr. These contacts are for local administrative information.
Yes, the area around Valaurie is suitable for touring cycling, with a network of mostly paved roads. These routes allow cyclists to explore the Drôme Provençale at a leisurely pace. The Cycling around Valaurie guide includes options for touring cyclists.
The terrain for cycling in Valaurie is varied, ranging from moderate rides to more challenging ones with significant elevation gains. Many routes feature mostly paved surfaces, ideal for road and touring cyclists, while unpaved sections cater to mountain and gravel biking.

