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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Gap
Embrun

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Gap
Embrun

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

Hard

4.0

(1)

8

riders

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

03:28

45.8km

1,180m

Gravel riding

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: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.36 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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2.53 km

Durance Bridge

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This bridge is a crossroads for all routes around Embrum

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3.55 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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3.72 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

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You can also ride a road bike.

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5.20 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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Beautiful views, although the water level of this lovely lake has dropped a lot lately. It's a shame to see it compared to 10 years ago.

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18.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

21.1 km

Cabane de Pierre Arnoux

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Small wooden hut located at 1290m in the Morgon forests above Savines le Lac. The climb is about 9km and 700m of elevation gain on a well-maintained gravel forest track.

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32.0 km

Boscodon from the campsite

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Essential mtb route if you are in the lake of Serre-Ponçon

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43.4 km

Embrun - Alpine town with Tour de France history

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Beautiful, famous town that has hosted the Tour de France several times.

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45.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

10.0 km

4.50 km

1.65 km

993 m

878 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

13.0 km

11.9 km

4.17 km

367 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Friday 9 October

17°C

2°C

22 %

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