Departing from the charming village of Mercurol, the route is perfect for an introduction to gravel, as it's not very steep and you'll be riding on secondary roads and tracks through fruit plantations or alongside fields.

You'll come across two passages that may require you to put your foot down and push the bike, the first at the Chantemerle les Blés quarry and the second on the Bois de l'âne loop. Both are short sections.

This route allows you to discover the Drôme des Collines region, with its many fruit tree plantations and agricultural fields.
Along the way, you'll pass through villages where it's pleasant to take a refreshing break!