Gravel n°G2 - Grand tour de la Durance

  • Sport
  • Cycling sports
  • Gravel bike route
Base VTT Val de Durance, Avenue de la Bastide, 04160 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
Starting from Château-Arnoux, this route propels you from the very first kilometers onto a suspension bridge over the Durance river—the guiding thread of your adventure. Whether you are a climbing enthusiast or a lover of wide-open spaces.
This route takes you from the peaceful atmosphere of the canal toward the mineral gigantism of the Pénitents des Mées. This legendary rocky chaos towers over your efforts, offering a spectacular backdrop to test your endurance on a perfect mix of 60% trails and 40% paved roads.

The journey continues toward the Lac des Mées, an ideal spot to catch your breath before tackling the slopes leading to the perched village of Montfort. Between fragrant pines and ancient oaks, the path becomes playful in the woods of Châteauneuf-Val-Saint-Donat. Why choose this circuit? For its rare alliance of "Gravel" technicality and Provençal authenticity. Here, every pedal stroke tells a story—one of a wild territory where athletic performance meets the serenity of the Val de Durance landscapes.

Services

Car park

Accepted customers

  • Level bue - Medium

Environment

  • Forest location
Updated on 18 February 2026 at 09:27
by Office de Tourisme Provence Alpes Digne les Bains
(Offer identifier : 7273838)
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