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View of Embrun – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Puy-Saint-Vincent

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Puy-Saint-Vincent

View of Embrun – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Puy-Saint-Vincent

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View of Embrun – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Puy-Saint-Vincent

06:32

95.5km

1,600m

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: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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3.88 km

La Gyronde

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A beautiful alpine river that has its source in the glaciers of the Écrins massif.

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15.0 km

Jardin des Simples

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In addition to picnic tables and a green area, there is water, power outlets and a roof

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25.7 km

Le Guil

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Small wooden footbridge that allows you to cross the blue waters of the Guil and join the road to Saint-Guillaume, towards Mont Dauphin.

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28.3 km

Plan de Phazy hot springs

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Appreciated since Roman times, the sources of the Plan de Phazy will have to wait until the 19th century for the composition of the water to be analyzed.

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47.6 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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48.9 km

View of Embrun

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From the plain of the Durance and between the meadows you look out over the city of Embrun.

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54.8 km

The Balconies of the Durance

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View of the very blue waters of the Durance from a pretty little hilly road.

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64.8 km

View of Saint-Clément - banks of the Durance

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This village is located in a narrow passage formed by a geological lock at the entrance to Guillestrois. The Durance is boxed here between two mountain walls. A bridge was …

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95.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.9 km

13.6 km

6.17 km

3.12 km

2.01 km

679 m

Surfaces

89.7 km

3.52 km

1.09 km

1.02 km

266 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

30°C

9°C

61 %

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La Gyronde

Jardin des Simples

Le Guil

Plan de Phazy hot springs

View of the Durance River

View of Embrun

The Balconies of the Durance

View of Saint-Clément - banks of the Durance

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