Jausiers – View of Fort de Tournoux loop from Faucon-de-Barcelonnette - Plan la Croix / l'Argile

Mountain biking trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Barcelonnette

Faucon-De-Barcelonnette

Jausiers – View of Fort de Tournoux loop from Faucon-de-Barcelonnette - Plan la Croix / l'Argile

Hard

4.3

(3)

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Jausiers – View of Fort de Tournoux loop from Faucon-de-Barcelonnette - Plan la Croix / l'Argile

06:27

70.4km

1,750m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.70 km

Faucon-de-Barcelonnette

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Faucon-de-Barcelonnette has only a few hundred inhabitants and is picturesquely situated in the Ubaye valley. The clock tower, the Trinitarian church and the Saint-Etienne church, which was first mentioned in the 11th century, are worth seeing.

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10.2 km

Jausiers

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The last town before starting the climb to the Col de la Bonette. There are several places to fill. bottles of water and even food if needed. Also, it is a good stopover after climbing the Col de la Bonette.

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16.7 km

View of Fort de Tournoux

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Imposing former fortress built into the mountain.

More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_de_Tournoux

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34.0 km

View of Vallon des Lauzanier

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Panorama on the Vallone lauzaniers

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35.1 km

Panoramic view

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The valley is superb in winter. You can go ski touring, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing there.

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45.9 km

Upper Battery of Saint-Ours

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

50.3 km

Fountain, Toilets & Picnic Area

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a cute little hamlet, with public toilets next to the church and a water fountain at the picnic area

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66.3 km

Siguret Lake Trail

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Nice path that runs along Lake Siguret. With the Magnans castle in the background, Lake Siguret is an incredible place. Its landscaped and wooded surroundings make it a true MTB paradise.

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