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Digne-Les-Bains

Gréoux-Les-Bains

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Gréoux-Les-Bains

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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4.7

(9)

276

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Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

03:38

72.2km

1,150m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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31.7 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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33.9 km

Typical Provençal road from Montpezat to Baudinard or back down to the Sainte-Croix dam. The additional meters of altitude due to the double crossing of the Verdon should be worth it compared to the alternatives.

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41.4 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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59.6 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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65.9 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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66.7 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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67.3 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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67.8 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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72.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.4 km

847 m

Surfaces

71.4 km

755 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

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May 13, 2023,Route : Les Lacs du Verdon

The unfavorable weather forecast for at least a week made me retrace my steps (since mid-June I will be near Allanche for the Grave Gravel).
Cyclo arrow loop I wanted to extend by about thirty km but the thunderstorms that thundered in the distance and came over me made me stay on the original loop. Yes I got drowned but …

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Sainte-Croix bridge – View of Esparron Castle loop from Gréoux-les-Bains

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Route de Montpezat

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