Fort de Viraysse

Col de Mallemort

Sport, Cycling sports, Mountain biking itinerary in Val d'Oronaye
24.1 km
3h 15min
Very difficult
  • Start from the Saint Ours car park.

  • Head south through the village to join a track that you follow for 3.2km.

    Turn left onto a less well-marked track which, after crossing the torrent, becomes very stony for 2km.

    After another ford, continue on this track for 2.6km to the Viraysse barracks, then to the Col de Mallemort 500m further on (steeper).

    Return via the same route, or via the PR towards Larche (very technical at first) then right towards Saint Ours.

    Variation: return journey from the pass to the Viraysse...
    Head south through the village to join a track that you follow for 3.2km.

    Turn left onto a less well-marked track which, after crossing the torrent, becomes very stony for 2km.

    After another ford, continue on this track for 2.6km to the Viraysse barracks, then to the Col de Mallemort 500m further on (steeper).

    Return via the same route, or via the PR towards Larche (very technical at first) then right towards Saint Ours.

    Variation: return journey from the pass to the Viraysse battery via the old military track. Panoramic views are guaranteed, but the climb is a little steep.
  • Departure
    Val d'Oronaye
  • Difference in height
    1267.99 m
  • Plain text rates
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  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
  • Accepted customers
    • Level black - very hard
1268 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 2716 m
  • Minimum altitude : 1522 m
  • Total positive elevation : 1268 m
  • Total negative elevation : -1268 m
  • Max positive elevation : 640 m
  • Min positive elevation : -576 m