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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

02:39

50.2km

930m

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: July 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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Start point

Train Station

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8.01 km

View of Lake Castillon

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Nice views of the Lac de Castillon. However, fairly busy road.

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13.8 km

Route de Soleilhas

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A few slightly steep bends take you to spectacular viewpoints. Beautiful views are worth it!

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18.5 km

Route de Chaudanne

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A very nice climb to Lac de Chaudanne. The road is not too busy and there are some great views.

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23.7 km

Lac de Chaudanne

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It is a superb lake, with turquoise waters, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. The decor is breathtaking.

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29.3 km

Castellane

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Castellane is a superb town located on the edge of the Verdon, 724 meters above sea level. It is dominated by the Roc, a huge rocky outcrop around which the …

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29.4 km

Clock Tower of Castellane

Highlight • Monument

33.1 km

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

35.4 km

the lake was created by the dam being built. Beautiful surroundings, with good infrastructure, offers many opportunities for water sports, rest, cycling etc. Highly recommended also if you want to drive around by car

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35.6 km

Castillon Dam

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The Castillon dam was commissioned in 1948. With its 95 meters high and 200 meters wide, it is rather imposing! It also offers a great view of the Verdon.

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50.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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31.1 km

19.0 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.2 km

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

14°C

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Comments

May 10, 2023,Orgie visuelle aux lacs de Chaudanne et Castillon ☀️🤩

☀️ 16⁰C 💨↘️💨 (wind NO 18 at 50 km/h)
Crazy colors! 🤩
The turquoise lake of Chaudanne 🤩
A bucolic climb in the middle of trees and small houses, very speedy descents 🙃
The Castillon lake dam and its giant sundial 😃
Castellane, the rock at Serre and the chapel of Our Lady of the Rock

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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

View of Lake Castillon

Route de Soleilhas

Route de Chaudanne

Lac de Chaudanne

Castellane

Clock Tower of Castellane

Lake Castillon

Castillon Dam

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