Hard gravel 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: December 4, 2025

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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Start point

Train Station

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2.08 km

Le Pont Neuf

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2.16 km

Pont Neuf over the Durance

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A bridge that can be easily crossed without getting off the bike.

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7.72 km

Eglise St Sauveur

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This church was not dedicated to one of the many people whom we venerate as blessed or saints and ask for their heavenly intercession with God, or - like so …

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7.77 km

Balcon de Saint-Sauveur

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From here you can admire Lake Sarre-Ponçon.

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8.33 km

Superb panorama of the lake

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worth stopping for 2 minutes to enjoy the view

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13.9 km

View of Embrun

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Breathtaking view of Embrun after a demanding climb!

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23.2 km

Col du Parpaillon

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Here the asphalt road ends and you can no longer continue on the BDC.

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23.3 km

Cabane des Espagnols

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Place of memory and rest in memory of the 500 Spanish Republican refugees requisitioned by the army in 1939 to take part in the renovation of the road that leads …

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43.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

14.2 km

1.41 km

154 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

12.4 km

4.70 km

2.33 km

424 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (800 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

11°C

0°C

44 %

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Le Pont Neuf

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Eglise St Sauveur

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Superb panorama of the lake

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Cabane des Espagnols

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