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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

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4.8

(33)

1,095

riders

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Lavage Bateau : Point Propre

03:12

45.6km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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4.83 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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View of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and its very blue waters. Created in 1959 thanks to the construction of a dam on the Durance, it is very popular!

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7.13 km

Savines Bridge on Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Very nice to pass over this bridge but pay attention to the traffic.

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9.99 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Great view of the blue lake.

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16.3 km

View of the Durance River

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From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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18.1 km

View of Embrun and the Durance Valley

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6

31.9 km

Saint-Claude fountain

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Fountain on the side of the road, in the heart of the village of Les Rousses

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35.6 km

Descent to Savines

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Very nice descent with a view overlooking the lake.

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35.6 km

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint

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From this point you can admire the beautiful Lake Serre Ponçon.

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45.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.6 km

14.8 km

1.93 km

273 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

2.21 km

155 m

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

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Saturday 27 June

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