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View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Puy-Sanières

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Puy-Sanières

Hard

4.5

(2)

42

riders

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Puy-Sanières

01:50

24.7km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.48 km

View of the Durance River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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2

6.73 km

Ornithological observatory

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3

6.92 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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4

7.10 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can also ride a road bike.

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5

8.58 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views, although the water level of this lovely lake has dropped a lot lately. It's a shame to see it compared to 10 years ago.

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6

11.1 km

Boscodon Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

7

12.8 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the blue lake.

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8

16.7 km

Picomtal Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.84 km

3.54 km

2.38 km

784 m

336 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

2.57 km

2.16 km

675 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 4 November

13°C

6°C

87 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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