 The first are generally done under forest canopy and the last are uncovered through the pastures, where cattle sometimes cross the road.While the valley roads are virtually flat, as soon as leaving the central square of Les Cabannes, riders face a very steep ramp to arrive at the height of the Château de Gudanes (commune of Château-Verdun).During the first kilometres, the tar road surface is smooth but then becomes granular, which adds to the difficulty.