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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

La Durance – View of the Durance River loop from Pontis

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

La Durance – View of the Durance River loop from Pontis

Moderate

4.7

(19)

335

riders

La Durance – View of the Durance River loop from Pontis

01:36

29.2km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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1

4.80 km

View of Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Great view of the blue lake.

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2

10.7 km

La Durance

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3

10.9 km

Embrun - Alpine town with Tour de France history

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Beautiful, famous town that has hosted the Tour de France several times.

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4

11.3 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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5

12.7 km

View of Embrun and the Durance Valley

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6

20.3 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon from Puy-Sanières

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Still spectacular views of the Serre-Ponçon lake below. The balcony road is less traveled than the road that runs along the lake below opposite.

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7

22.0 km

Great view, great road

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8

25.3 km

Savines Bridge on Lake Serre-Ponçon

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

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29.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

12.9 km

1.90 km

297 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

466 m

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Highest point (1,190 m)

Lowest point (770 m)

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Saturday 22 August

28°C

11°C

14 %

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