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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Riez

View of the Verdon Gorge – Galetas Bridge loop from Riez

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Riez

View of the Verdon Gorge – Galetas Bridge loop from Riez

Hard

4.9

(23)

147

riders

View of the Verdon Gorge – Galetas Bridge loop from Riez

03:40

69.0km

1,300m

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: March 30, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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141 m

Riez

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Riez is a small, quiet village in the Verdon Regional Natural Park, located 525 meters above sea level, at the foot of Mont Sainte-Maxime. It is very pleasant to walk …

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21.5 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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The most beautiful spot on the throat.

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21.5 km

Galetas Bridge

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A real postcard decor! On one side, the Verdon which comes out of the gorges, and on the other, the lake of Sainte-Croix. The Galetas Bridge offers one of the …

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32.2 km

Col d'Illoire

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At an altitude of 967 meters, the Illoire pass marks the gateway to and from the Verdon gorges, depending on your direction. It is located just above the small village …

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34.4 km

Superb view of the Gorges and Lac de Sainte-Croix

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Sublime view. Steep incline but not too much.

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39.3 km

Aiguines is a very pleasant village in the Verdon regional natural park, with calm and colorful alleys. It is dominated by the summit of Grand Margès, and offers remarkable views of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau.

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47.5 km

Verdon Gorge to Lake Sainte-Croix

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The Gorges de Verdun are a very popular place of natural beauty in France. You don't need to go in the water to enjoy this pearl. Nearby roads and bridges provide stunning views of the gorge below.

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69.0 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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68.5 km

286 m

176 m

Surfaces

68.8 km

176 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (480 m)

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View of the Verdon Gorge – Galetas Bridge loop from Riez

Riez

View of the Verdon Gorge

Galetas Bridge

Col d'Illoire

View of the Verdon Gorge

Superb view of the Gorges and Lac de Sainte-Croix

Aiguines

Verdon Gorge to Lake Sainte-Croix

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