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Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Lincel loop from Forcalquier

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Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Lincel loop from Forcalquier

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Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Lincel loop from Forcalquier

02:55

33.3km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.5 km for 83 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is known for its nights without light pollution, which has earned it the honor of having an astronomical observatory. The village is charming and has small squares, fountains and beautiful houses.

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16.6 km

Lincel

Highlight • Settlement

28.4 km

Stone Bridge

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I leave it to the locals to comment on this bridge..

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30.6 km

Salagon Gardens

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The Gardens of the Salagon Priory in Mane, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, are centered around one of the architectural treasures of Haute Provence: a medieval priory with contemporary stained glass windows …

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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

11.1 km

4.76 km

2.18 km

1.93 km

731 m

101 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

11.3 km

6.07 km

887 m

333 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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