2 days of cycling in the heart of the Haute-Provence Geopark. Departures from the tourist office in Château-Arnoux from April to November, on the dates of your choice, from 2 to 12 people.
The complete route: 451km – 7752 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: 129km
Elevation gain: 1915m – Elevation loss: 2019m
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.
Reservation by telephone: 04 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
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Included
Included
Luggage transfers from one stage to the next for 2 days. Half-board accommodation in a stopover lodge in Verdaches: sports dinner (wine and coffee included), breakfast in the form of a sweet and savory sports brunch. Overnight stay in a dormitory (sheets included but bring your own towel). 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.