Les Claux – Views of the Durance loop from Pelvoux

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Pelvoux

Les Claux – Views of the Durance loop from Pelvoux

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4.7

(6)

377

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Les Claux – Views of the Durance loop from Pelvoux

02:51

51.5km

1,130m

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: August 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 106 m for 139 m

Closed: • November-April

After 245 m for 2.01 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 2.25 km for 1.42 km

Closed: • November-April

After 3.67 km for 493 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 47.8 km for 493 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 48.3 km for 1.42 km

Closed: • November-April

After 49.7 km for 1.90 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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175 m

Ailefroide – Torrent du Saint-Pierre

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The Torrent du Saint-Pierre is a mountain stream that transports melt water through the deeply cut valley. The hike along the stream is very attractive and there are always new insights and views.

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4.27 km

Les Claux

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Les Claux is a small town on the course of the Gyr in the Pelvoux-Vallouise ski area. A short walk through the village with a great view of the surrounding …

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8.22 km

Vallouise

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Beautiful little village, worth stopping to admire the church.

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13.8 km

Water Fountain in Parc National des Écrins

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Very good and very fresh water.

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18.8 km

Views of the Durance

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I recommend driving along this street because there's little traffic and the view is excellent.

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22.7 km

Saint-Martin-de-Queyrières

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Beautiful place with its well-kept stone village and very nice to appreciate!

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24.5 km

Climb from L'Argentière-la-Bessée

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After crossing the bridge in L' Agentière-la-Bessèe over the La Durance, the ascent begins in the right-hand bend. The ascent runs for about 5km with a gradient of 5-7%.

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