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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Digne-Les-Bains
Sainte-Croix-Du-Verdon

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

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Road cycling routes
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Digne-Les-Bains
Sainte-Croix-Du-Verdon

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

Hard

4.8

(10)

308

riders

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon

03:40

70.7km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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6.95 km

Sainte-Croix bridge

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On one side, the Verdon and the Sainte-Croix dam, and on the other, the Sainte-Croix lake. This is an incredible spot where it is good to get off the bike …

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12.4 km

Le Verdon

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16.7 km

Lake Montpezat

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It is a superb lake, with clear turquoise waters. It is part of the Baudinard canyon. It is a real pleasure to pedal here!

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4

34.0 km

View of Esparron Castle

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This castle is magnificent. I appreciate discovering such beautiful sites just by arriving on site.

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5

34.4 km

Lake Esparron-de-Verdon

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It is a very nice village, perched at an altitude of 386 meters and dominated by a pretty medieval castle. It is pleasant to stroll through its alleys and admire …

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6

40.8 km

View of the Verdon River

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This is just the beginning… no need to pause every 50 meters to take pictures. 🫣

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7

41.6 km

View of Lake Esparron

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Located on the Gréoux road, this place offers a clear view of Lake Experron. The place is magnificent and worth a little stop!

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42.2 km

View of Lake Esparron

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If you are in the "Gorges du Verdon" region, you should definitely cycle to Lac D'Esparron, a great cycling experience

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9

42.8 km

Gréoux Dam

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From the dam, there is a superb view of Lake Esparron. A nice place to take a short break.

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70.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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70.1 km

685 m

Surfaces

70.1 km

591 m

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