Lionel Pascale ADT Drome

Lesches-en-Diois

The village amidst the lavender fields

Altitude 1020 m

Massif du Diois

Département Drôme

West slope topo

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Once again, it's not a pass you'll be climbing, but a climb to the village of Lesches-en-Diois. Situated off the main road on the heights of the Montagne du Puy at 1020 m altitude, the climb up its western side - 6.4 km - will not be easy! In fact, a 3.2 km ramp at an average gradient of 7%, spread over 5 hairpin bends, catches you right from the start. You think you're done, but the gradient won't let you go - between 3.5% and 5.5% - all the way to the village of Lesches-en-Diois, very representative of the region with its country aspect set amid lavender fields.

Topo east side

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The east side - 6.2 km - is almost the twin of the west side. Here too, a good 1.8 km ramp at 6.5%, spread over ten or so switchbacks, catches you right from the start at Beaurières. The slope continues for the next 1,900 meters, with gradients varying between 5 and 5.5%. A little slack will be offered on the long straight that will guide you to Lesches-en-Diois.

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Die / Valdrôme

11 Die / Valdrôme

54 km
4 h 00 min
Medium
The Diois area certainly won’t provide you with a flat cycling stage! In fact, its charm comes from the contrasts between its steep-sided valleys, plateaux and mountains. Riding along, you can appreciate its varied attractions to the full. Leading you via unspoilt ways through pine forests, this stage of the P’tites Routes du Soleil® provides cyclists with an enchanting outing. From the banks of the Drôme River to the vine-clad slopes of the Pays de la Clairette area, picture-postcard scenes follow in quick succession, beautified by lavender, vineyards and walnut orchards.

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