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Thoard is a dynamic medieval village. The town is full of streets and galleries. The bell tower of the 12th century church dominates the city perched on its rocky outcrop. We enjoy an ice cream there or sit at the inn. Village festivals punctuate the lives of residents throughout the year in this town where the surrounding area is concentrated. Beautiful views of the lavender fields make it a destination that smells of Provence.

From Sisteron, the Col de Fontbelle is 26.3 kilometers of climbs with segments at 6 or 7%, and others between 1.5 and 5%. In your ascent, passing the intermediate Mézien pass after the 6th kilometer tells you that you have made the first part complicated and that you are starting the second part, long but less steep. On the open parts of the pass, you can see the mountain of Gueruen and the mountain of Mélan and its Grande Aiguille.

Nice pass with almost no traffic.

The Col de Fontbelle culminates at 1304m. From the village of Thoard it is a climb of almost 13km which comes in two parts. The first is the most difficult with sustained percentages over almost 9 km including 3 at more than 8% on average which will take you to the hamlet of Mélan then the intermediate pass of Hyssop (1236m) where moreover an exceptional panorama will offer to you (we don't make an effort for nothing anyway). The second part is relatively simple with lower percentages, barely 2.5 km at 3% average which joins the col de Fontbelle located in the forest in a VERY isolated way

In this tiny little chapel you will be surprised to find one of Andy Goldsworthy's works. One of the most recognized artists in the field of Land-Art.

The Col de Fontbelle from Sisteron is 25km long with an average gradient of 3%.

In this pretty festive village, don't hesitate to take a break at the café or even better, eat a crazy ice cream!

In the alleys of the medieval village, the high stone houses, the low doors and the covered passages give an impression of intimacy and protection. The imposing gray stone church and the almost overwhelmingly high bell tower (12th century) make an impression.