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Briançon
Risoul

Risoul – The Eygliers Tower loop from Risoul - Station

Hard

3.8

(4)

281

riders

Risoul – The Eygliers Tower loop from Risoul - Station

02:53

35.7km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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148 m

Risoul

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Once you reach the top of this long climb you can enjoy the beauty of Risoul and its landscapes.

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12.4 km

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3

16.3 km

4

16.8 km

Le Porteau

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This bridge called "port'eau" that you see spanning the Queyras road is a canal, the Salva canal, built by the engineer of the same name in 1872. This canal takes …

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18.2 km

Fairground

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Here was held the famous Saint-Luc fair where French and Italians from neighboring valleys came to sell and buy their cattle. Although the location has changed, the Saint-Luc Agricultural Fair …

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6

18.3 km

Castle present since the 13th century, nothing remains, even if writings attest to its presence. On the other hand, towers and fortifications make it possible to realize, even now, what …

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7

18.3 km

The Eygliers Tower

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Here is one of the towers of the walled enclosure of Guillestre. Construction work was underway in 1397 when the tower collapsed on itself due to poor workmanship. Ironically, this …

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18.8 km

Saint Sebastian Chapel

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One of the many votive chapels that dot the Guillestrois and bear witness to the harsh living conditions. Saint Sebastian is prayed for to fight against epidemics and in particular …

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27.6 km

Saint-Jacques Chapel

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This small, very old chapel is located on one of the many roads to Compostela. It was restored in the 13th century and in the 18th century. This historical reference …

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35.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

1.36 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

35.7 km

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Lowest point (900 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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