Avançon is a region located in the Hautes-Alpes department of the Southern French Alps, characterized by a diverse and captivating landscape. The terrain features rolling hills, open countryside, and extensive forests, alongside the dramatic Gorges de l'Avançon. Its proximity to the vast Serre-Ponçon Lake and the scenic Durance Valley creates a varied environment, supporting several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more.
Avançon offers a range of outdoor activities for those…
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(13)
115
riders
38.2km
02:04
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

109
riders
50.5km
02:31
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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186
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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251
riders
52.7km
02:42
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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16.5km
01:32
680m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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52
riders
45.8km
03:09
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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49
riders
49.2km
03:32
1,060m
1,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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28
riders
48.1km
03:18
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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37
hikers
4.04km
01:09
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
8.89km
02:34
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
hikers
6.73km
02:16
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
8.16km
02:29
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
43.0km
03:33
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23
riders
24.0km
01:45
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
37.6km
02:44
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
41.3km
03:41
1,290m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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9
riders
25.7km
02:43
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9
riders
21.8km
01:42
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6
riders
19.6km
02:11
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
14.8km
01:01
220m
220m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
9.45km
01:01
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.62km
01:00
380m
380m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
7.37km
00:53
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
7.38km
00:53
190m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Avançon offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 6 routes, with more than 36,000 visitors having contributed to an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.
Avançon is a destination for road cyclists, offering routes with well-paved surfaces and panoramic views. The Serre-Ponçon area provides scenic roads and challenging circuits. Explore available routes through the Road Cycling Routes around Avançon guide.
Avançon offers diverse hiking trails, from easy walks to more challenging ascents. Paths explore areas like the Gorges de l'Avançon, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Laus, and the Montagne de l'Aigle. Find detailed options in the Hiking around Avançon guide.
The region around Avançon is suitable for touring cycling, featuring a network of small back roads and cycle lanes, particularly along the Durance Valley. These routes accommodate various fitness levels and offer diverse landscapes. Consult the Cycling around Avançon guide for more information.
Avançon and the wider Serre-Ponçon region provide gravel biking opportunities on varied terrain, including forest tracks, forgotten roads, and high-altitude paths. These routes offer access to areas inaccessible by road bike and provide views of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Discover routes in the Gravel biking around Avançon guide.
Avançon offers mountain biking trails for various skill levels. The terrain includes wilder and more varied landscapes, providing a continuous succession of views. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Avançon guide.
Notable natural features include the Gorges de l'Avançon, offering picturesque hiking. The region is also near Serre-Ponçon Lake, one of France's largest artificial lakes, and Mont Colombis, which provides panoramic vistas. The Durance Valley features dramatic gorges and orchards.
Avançon provides options for jogging and running. The diverse landscapes, including rolling hills and forests, offer varied terrain for runners. Explore available routes in the Running Trails around Avançon guide.
Avançon is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 36,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Komoot offers several guides for Avançon, including Road Cycling Routes around Avançon, Hiking around Avançon, Cycling around Avançon, Gravel biking around Avançon, MTB Trails around Avançon, and Running Trails around Avançon.
Official information for Avançon can be found on the town hall's website, mairie-avancon.fr. For broader tourism information concerning the Serre-Ponçon Valleys, www.serreponconvallees.com is recommended. The Mairie d'Avançon can be reached at +33 4 92 50 30 14.

