4 days of cycling to conquer the breathtaking panoramas of the Haute-Provence Geopark and the Verdon Regional Natural Park. Departures from the tourist office in Château-Arnoux from April to November, from 2 to 12 people.
The complete route: 452km – 7753 D+
Day 1: Château-Arnoux => Montclar
Distance: 99km
Positive altitude difference: 2271 m – Negative altitude difference: 1380 m
A first stage that will appeal to climbing enthusiasts. Starting in the Durance Valley towards the High Provence region, a day of superb alpine scenery, numerous switchbacks, passing near the Serre-Ponçon lake nestled in the mountains and ending in the Blanche valley at the Montclar resort.
Day 2: Monclar => Digne-les-Bains
Distance: 122km
Elevation gain: 1897m – Elevation loss: 2681m
Short variant: 99km – 1239m elevation gain – 2026m elevation loss
This second stage will allow you to warm up with an easy start, then the route continues with a series of ascents and descents along small roads and through magnificent gorges. You'll cross the Clues de Barles before arriving in Digne-les-Bains.
Day 3: Digne-les-Bains => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 130km
Elevation gain: 1916m – Elevation loss: 2020m
This stage offers you a typically Provençal experience with the crossing of the Valensole plateau and lavender fields, then heading towards the expanses of olive trees in the Durance Valley and the rocks of the Penitents of Les Mées.
Day 4: Château-Arnoux => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 101km
Elevation gain: 1669m – Elevation loss: 1668m
Cross through Champtercier, the birthplace of philosopher and astronomer Pierre Gassendi. Pass over the Pas de Bonnet pass. Continue to Thoard, a perched medieval village in the Vallée des Hautes Duyes, and cross the Col de Fontbelle. This pass, reaching an altitude of 1.304 meters, is often used in one of the special stages of the Monte Carlo Rally.
Reservation by telephone: 00334 92 64 02 64- Deposit required when booking (50%)- Payment of the balance on the day of departure- Refund if early cancellation- Cancellation without charge in exceptional circumstances
Day 1: Château-Arnoux => Montclar
Distance: 99km
Positive altitude difference: 2271 m – Negative altitude difference: 1380 m
A first stage that will appeal to climbing enthusiasts. Starting in the Durance Valley towards the High Provence region, a day of superb alpine scenery, numerous switchbacks, passing near the Serre-Ponçon lake nestled in the mountains and ending in the Blanche valley at the Montclar resort.
Day 2: Monclar => Digne-les-Bains
Distance: 122km
Elevation gain: 1897m – Elevation loss: 2681m
Short variant: 99km – 1239m elevation gain – 2026m elevation loss
This second stage will allow you to warm up with an easy start, then the route continues with a series of ascents and descents along small roads and through magnificent gorges. You'll cross the Clues de Barles before arriving in Digne-les-Bains.
Day 3: Digne-les-Bains => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 130km
Elevation gain: 1916m – Elevation loss: 2020m
This stage offers you a typically Provençal experience with the crossing of the Valensole plateau and lavender fields, then heading towards the expanses of olive trees in the Durance Valley and the rocks of the Penitents of Les Mées.
Day 4: Château-Arnoux => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 101km
Elevation gain: 1669m – Elevation loss: 1668m
Cross through Champtercier, the birthplace of philosopher and astronomer Pierre Gassendi. Pass over the Pas de Bonnet pass. Continue to Thoard, a perched medieval village in the Vallée des Hautes Duyes, and cross the Col de Fontbelle. This pass, reaching an altitude of 1.304 meters, is often used in one of the special stages of the Monte Carlo Rally.
Reservation by telephone: 00334 92 64 02 64- Deposit required when booking (50%)- Payment of the balance on the day of departure- Refund if early cancellation- Cancellation without charge in exceptional circumstances
Included
Included
Luggage transfers from one stage to the next for 3 days. Half-board accommodation in a 3-star gîte d'étape in Verdaches on the first evening: sports dinner (wine and coffee included), breakfast in the form of a sweet and savoury sports brunch. Overnight stay in multiple rooms (sheets included but bring your own towels). Half-board accommodation in a 3-star guesthouse in Moustiers Sainte-Marie, sports dinner (wine and coffee included), breakfast in the form of a sweet and savoury sports brunch, overnight stay in a room with sheets and towels. Tourist tax.Not Included
Not Included
The supplement for a double or single room. The supplement for luggage transfers (if less than 4 people). The assistance-cancellation insurance. The supplement for reception at the tourist office outside opening hours (luggage collection): + 20€ / group.
To plan: stops at restaurants or bakeries for lunch breaks.Services
Services
Parking nearby
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
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Credit transferAccepted customers
Accepted customers
- Level black - very hard
Openings
Openings
From 1 April 2025 until 15 November 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact 3 days cycling Tour - Grand Tour Provence-Alpes
- www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com
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