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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Gap
Saint-Sauveur

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sauveur

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Gap
Saint-Sauveur

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sauveur

Hard

4.6

(20)

895

riders

View of the Durance River – Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint loop from Saint-Sauveur

03:13

45.8km

890m

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: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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1.99 km

View of the Durance River

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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

3.78 km

View of Embrun and the Durance Valley

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3

17.6 km

Saint-Claude fountain

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Fountain on the side of the road, in the heart of the village of Les Rousses

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4

21.2 km

Descent to Savines

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Very nice descent with a view overlooking the lake.

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5

21.3 km

Saint-Apollinaire Viewpoint

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From this point you can admire the beautiful Lake Serre Ponçon.

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33.3 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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View of the Lac de Serre-Ponçon and its very blue waters. Created in 1959 thanks to the construction of a dam on the Durance, it is very popular!

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7

35.6 km

Very nice to pass over this bridge but pay attention to the traffic.

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8

38.5 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Great view of the blue lake.

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45.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.6 km

11.3 km

1.66 km

145 m

125 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

444 m

155 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

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Sunday 5 July

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11°C

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