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Vauban Fortress – Clarée Valley loop from La Salle-les-Alpes

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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La Salle-Les-Alpes

Vauban Fortress – Clarée Valley loop from La Salle-les-Alpes

Hard

4.3

(11)

838

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Vauban Fortress – Clarée Valley loop from La Salle-les-Alpes

06:14

91.5km

1,610m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 57.0 km for 3.88 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 61.0 km for 5.08 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

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Bus stop

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8.65 km

Vauban Fortress

Highlight • Castle

Built by Vauban on a rock overlooking the town, this structure has been modified several times over the centuries. The first fortified medieval castle of the Dauphins, it was the …

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20.0 km

Montgenèvre

Highlight • Other

Montgenèvre is a small town nestled between the Clarée and Suse valleys. It is famous for its eponymous pass, highly appreciated by cyclists.

In the ski resort, Montgenèvre offers a …

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20.5 km

Access to Montgenèvre and Napoleon Obelisk

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Obelisk dedicated to Napoleon Napoleon was inaugurated on April 12, 1804.
It is located at the entrance to the village of Monginevro (Italy side) and its history is linked to the construction of the road to the pass.

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23.5 km

Former SP24 Avalanche Gallery (Cycling Route)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Returning from Susa-Susa (direction Monginevro-Cesana) on 07/26/2004, we found ourselves, as we knew, in front of the tunnel forbidden to bicycles and with the entrance to the old road that …

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25.5 km

Col de Montgenèvre cyclist's tunnel

Highlight • Cycleway

A quiet bike path (stay left!) which avoids the main road going into the larger tunnel just to the right/north. The old road tunnel here is a strangely quiet section …

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56.5 km

Pian del Colle

Highlight • Parking

large car parks to start the tours towards the Valle Stretta and Colle della Scala

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61.1 km

Centro 37

Fort

63.3 km

Col de l'Échelle

Viewpoint

66.0 km

Clarée Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, on the French-Italian border, this destination offers more than 20,000 hectares of pure nature.
Along the Clarée, there are two pretty towns, Val-des-Prés and …

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75.6 km

Saint-Claude Church of Val-des-Prés

Highlight • Religious Site

Le Serre is a small locality attached to the town of Val-des-Près. The Piedmontese baroque-style Saint-Claude church has been listed as a historical monument since 1989. It dates from the 15th century. Its bell tower is typical of Briançonnaise churches.

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91.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.6 km

29.6 km

13.3 km

2.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.5 km

1.65 km

434 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,850 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Comments

July 18, 2023,Giro in bici

Hard especially if you have a 14 kg bike like mine, constant climbs at 8% with peaks at 10/11%

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Vauban Fortress – Clarée Valley loop from La Salle-les-Alpes

Vauban Fortress

Montgenèvre

Access to Montgenèvre and Napoleon Obelisk

Former SP24 Avalanche Gallery (Cycling Route)

Col de Montgenèvre cyclist's tunnel

Pian del Colle

Clarée Valley

Saint-Claude Church of Val-des-Prés

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