Looking for the best road cycling routes in Ecrins? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful natural park in around Gap below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Alpe d'Huez via the Col de Sarenne

54.2km

05:42

2,130m

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

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(46)

5,308

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2. Col de la Croix de Fer

64.7km

04:01

1,800m

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

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3. Tour of Lac de Serre-Ponçon from Embrun

93.3km

05:29

2,310m

2,300m

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

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4. La Bèrarde from Bourg d'Oisans

65.1km

03:35

1,300m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. On the border of Hautes Alpes and Alpes-De-Haute-Provence

124km

06:39

2,450m

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

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The best road cycling routes in Ecrins

1. Alpe d'Huez via the Col de Sarenne

2. Col de la Croix de Fer

3. Tour of Lac de Serre-Ponçon from Embrun

4. La Bèrarde from Bourg d'Oisans

5. On the border of Hautes Alpes and Alpes-De-Haute-Provence

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