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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

Hard

3

riders

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

03:28

45.8km

1,180m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.36 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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2.53 km

Durance Bridge

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This bridge is a crossroads for all routes around Embrum

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3.55 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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3.72 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

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You can also ride a road bike.

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5.20 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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6

11.1 km

Boscodon from the campsite

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Essential mtb route if you are in the lake of Serre-Ponçon

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18.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

21.1 km

Cabane de Pierre Arnoux

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9

43.3 km

Embrun - Alpine town with Tour de France history

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Beautiful, famous town that has hosted the Tour de France several times.

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.5 km

9.99 km

4.50 km

1.72 km

1.16 km

993 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

13.3 km

11.9 km

4.13 km

367 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Saturday 11 July

30°C

10°C

16 %

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