Moidieu-Détourbe is a quiet village in the hills east of Vienne, in the valley of the Gère, among fields, pastures and woods. It is a typical Bas-Dauphiné village, with a church, a few farms and houses, and a peaceful atmosphere. The surrounding hills offer pleasant views over the countryside.
The great attraction nearby is Vienne, about fifteen kilometres to the west, one of the most important Roman cities in Gaul. Its Temple of Augustus and Livia, built in the first century, is one of the best-preserved Roman temples in France, and the ancient theatre, cut into the hillside above the town, is used every summer for the Jazz à Vienne festival, one of the major jazz festivals in Europe. Across the Rhône, at Saint-Romain-en-Gal, a large archaeological site and museum reveal the remains of Roman houses, workshops and mosaics.
The riding around Moidieu is relaxed and scenic. Roads wind through the hills and along the valley of the Gère, with frequent bends, short climbs and descents. Surfaces are generally good, and traffic is light. The descent into Vienne offers views over the Rhône valley.
Fuel and food are available in Vienne and nearby towns. As a scenic stretch, Moidieu offers a calm, rural interlude on the way to the Alps or the Rhône valley. Vienne itself is well worth a stop, for its Roman heritage and its lively old town.