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MTB route no.31 Larroque
Description
Pleasant yet challenging rolling route to discover the Le Riols enclave.
Starting from Milhars, you ascend via the road to La Garrigue and follow the path through the woods until you reach the Saulieu road. Turn right and continue towards Saulieu Haut, which you pass through, then take the rocky path to the church of Larroque. Continue on the gravel road to Ratayrens, and from there, proceed to the hamlet of Riols Bas, then to the village of Le Riols.Upon exiting the village after the cemetery, at the crossroads on the right with a charming small painted wrought iron cross, take the paved road and ascend from there to the heights and towards the sand and gravel quarry, which you cross to continue towards the village of Sommard. On the descent after the village, take the road to La Colombarié on the left, then turn right onto the gravel path. Then, descend back towards Milhars through woods and fields. Finally, after crossing the Cérou via the footbridge, you return to Town Hall Square.
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Additional information
Advised parking
Parking at the Milhars Community Center.
Labellisé Site VTT-FFC®
Ce circuit fait partie d'un Site VTT-FFC®, reconnu par la Fédération Française de Cyclisme comme un territoire regroupant une offre VTT de qualité.
Access
15 km northwest of Cordes via the D600.
Ambiance
In the beautiful Aveyron valley, you will discover the 12th-century church of Larroque, a peaceful place in the shadow of the rock. You can admire the ancient houses of the hamlet of Ratayrens.You will then pass through the village of Le Riols with its church and beautifully restored dovecote tower, and ascend towards the sand and gravel quarry that you will cross. Be cautious! On your return to Milhars, you will enjoy the stunning views of the Aveyron and Cérou valleys.
Arrival
Same place as the start
Departure
Town Hall Square in Milhars
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