Views of the Durance – Vauban Fortress loop from Ailefroide

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Views of the Durance – Vauban Fortress loop from Ailefroide

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749

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Views of the Durance – Vauban Fortress loop from Ailefroide

03:06

60.3km

1,050m

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 5, 2026

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After 57.5 km for 1.42 km

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After 58.9 km for 1.44 km

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.46 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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7.41 km

Vallouise

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Beautiful little village, worth stopping to admire the church.

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13.0 km

Water Fountain in Parc National des Écrins

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Very good and very fresh water.

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17.9 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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30.3 km

Ascent to Col d'Izoard

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This is where the ascent to Col d‘Izoard begins.

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31.5 km

Briançon

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The territory of which Briançon is the capital is called "Briançonnais"; it covers the northern part of the Hautes-Alpes department.

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31.9 km

View over Briançon and the former collegiate church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas

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Climb on the old fortification of Briançon to have an exceptional view of the ancient city and the View of the old collegiate church
Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas.

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31.9 km

Vauban Fortress

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Built by Vauban on a rock overlooking the town, this structure has been modified several times over the centuries. The first fortified medieval castle of the Dauphins, it was the …

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60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.8 km

4.90 km

4.27 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.9 km

409 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

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Comments

August 28, 2025,WTC Briançon Dag 5: Puy-Saint Vincent & route Ailefroide naar ‘Chalet Refuge du Pré de Madame Carle’.

Beautiful route. Passing the village of Les Vigneaux and the Croque Loisirs campsite (just past Puy-Saint Vincent). Vallouise is also a beautiful place.
I met Jaap in Vallouise, so we climbed to Chalet Refuge du Pré de Madame Carle together.
A steep climb: 8, 9, and 10% for the last 3 km.

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