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 simply climbs and descends along small roads and through magnificent gorges. You'll cross the Clues de Barles, a majestic geological site emblematic of the Haute-Provence Geopark, 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 an unforgettable Verdon experience with breathtaking views of the emerald-coloured lake of Sainte-Croix and the typical crossing of the Valensole plateau and its countless lavender fields, then back into the Durance valley for a final evening stop.
Day 4: Château-Arnoux => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 101km
Elevation gain: 1669m – Elevation loss: 1668m
The final stage is the Tour de Fontbelle, one of the most beautiful cycling loops in the department. Its first section follows the Bléone valley before climbing towards Thoard, a perched medieval village in the Vallée des Hautes Duyes. The Col de Fontbelle is the highest point at 1.304 meters.
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 simply climbs and descends along small roads and through magnificent gorges. You'll cross the Clues de Barles, a majestic geological site emblematic of the Haute-Provence Geopark, 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 an unforgettable Verdon experience with breathtaking views of the emerald-coloured lake of Sainte-Croix and the typical crossing of the Valensole plateau and its countless lavender fields, then back into the Durance valley for a final evening stop.
Day 4: Château-Arnoux => Château-Arnoux
Distance: 101km
Elevation gain: 1669m – Elevation loss: 1668m
The final stage is the Tour de Fontbelle, one of the most beautiful cycling loops in the department. Its first section follows the Bléone valley before climbing towards Thoard, a perched medieval village in the Vallée des Hautes Duyes. The Col de Fontbelle is the highest point at 1.304 meters.
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 between stages for 4 days. Half-board accommodation in a hotel in Montclar (Espace Hotel) on the first night: sports dinner (wine and coffee included), sweet and savory sports brunch breakfast. Half-board accommodation in a hotel in Digne-les-Bains (Golf Resort Hotel) on the second night: sports dinner (wine and coffee included), sweet and savory sports brunch breakfast. Accommodation in a hotel in Château-Arnoux (Lac Hotel) on the third night: sports dinner (wine and coffee included), sweet and savory sports brunch breakfast. Tourist tax.Not Included
Not Included
Dinner on the third evening (nearby restaurants). Single room supplement. Luggage transfer supplement (if fewer than 4 people). Cancellation insurance. Supplement for assistance at the tourist office outside opening hours (luggage collection): + €25 per group.
To plan: stops at restaurants or bakeries for lunch breaks.Services
Services
Parking nearby
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
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Credit transferAccepted customers
Accepted customers
- Level black - very hard
Openings
Openings
From 1 April 2026 until 15 November 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact 3 days cycling Tour - Grand Tour Provence-Alpes
- www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com
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