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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Digne-Les-Bains
Valensole

Valensole Plateau – The Grand Fountain loop from Valensole

Hard

4

riders

Valensole Plateau – The Grand Fountain loop from Valensole

06:01

88.4km

1,460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence

Waypoints

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Parking

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13.4 km

Valensole Plateau

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Very nice to drive, fantastic view. Blooming lavender, grain and herb fields alternate. A feast for eyes and nose.

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18.8 km

Viewpoint towards Puimoisson

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Great vantage point on the way to Puimoisson.

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34.0 km

Col d'Espinouse (838 m)

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Cimbing from the South is probably the easier choice. With only 838 meters it's a rather low Col but a nice excursion. There are comments here on Komoot saying it's …

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53.2 km

Col de Puimichel

Mountain Pass

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57.7 km

Col de Puimichel

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The Col de Puimichel from Le Castellet is 11km long with an average gradient of 3.2%. The maximum gradient is 8%, towards the middle of the climb.

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58.2 km

Puimichel

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Puimichel is a commune in the French department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and has 237 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Digne-les-Bains. The village on a hill has 1 cafe annex grocery store. Puimichel has its own observatory.

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85.9 km

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87.8 km

Valensole

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It's not just Lavender in Valensole! Here you will find beautiful architecture in an ancient village. The place is a victim of its own success, but remains very beautiful.

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88.2 km

The Grand Fountain

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Small town on the plateau, surrounded by lots of lavender. Restaurants and souvenir shops in the town.

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88.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.7 km

19.5 km

6.30 km

1.28 km

696 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.6 km

20.9 km

7.40 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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