Road cycling routes in Upper Provence and Verdon
Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur,France
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Nothing beats toad cycling as a way to discover the magnificent landscapes of Upper Provence and Verdon which can be done at any pace you choose! Whether it's for a short loop or a longer ride, cyclists the roads of this beautiful part of Provence are there to be enjoyed by all.
From the low gorges of Verdon to the Plateau de Valensole, You can get on your bike and pedal your way through fields of lavender, olive trees, the lakes of Esparron and Saint-Croix, and picturesque Provencal villages!
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The most beautiful road cycling routes in Upper Provence and Verdon
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Around the lake at Esparron-de-Verdon
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
57.7 km
3:10 h
735 m
746 m
Tour the lake at Esparron-de-Verdon by bike!
Discover this superb cycling route and its many viewpoints in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon.
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Loop of the Low Gorges
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
27.7 km
3:10 h
540 m
540 m
Tourist discovery loop by bike (VTC and VAE), between the plateau of Valensole and the Low Gorges of Verdon.
Road Cycling
· Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Cycling along the water and the unique history of the Verdon
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
134.3 km
11:10 h
2,119 m
2,111 m
From the wild Lac d'Esparron to the shores of the famous Lac de Sainte-Croix, via the lower Gorges du Verdon, this 3-day tour by bike or electric bike invites you to discover this region... differently!
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
La Romaine Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
44.4 km
4:20 h
406 m
406 m
Cycle tour to discover the area's rich past,through the remains of different eras (from the Roman Empire to the 20th century).
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Loop of the Balcons d'Esparron
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
35.7 km
2:45 h
600 m
600 m
Discovery loop for cyclists (VTC and VAE) on the balconies of Lac d'Esparron.
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Loop of the Verdon Lakes
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
71.9 km
6:00 h
1,045 m
1,045 m
Cycle tour to discover the lakes of the Lower Verdon.
Road Cycling
· Gréoux-les-Bains
Petit Plateau Loop
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
37 km
3:00 h
420 m
420 m
A touring loop for leisure cyclists (VTC and VAE).
Road Cycling
· Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Loop of the Plateau de Valensole
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
54.1 km
4:30 h
515 m
515 m
Cycle tour on the Plateau de Valensole, between fields of lavender and cereals.
Road Cycling
· Parc naturel régional du Verdon
The Verdon dams - Cycling tour 04
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
64.5 km
4:30 h
1,177 m
910 m
This is a very rich cycle tour: diversity of landscapes, heritage and gastronomic discoveries are on the agenda!
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Le Verdon à vélo, au fil de l'eau et de l’histoire du lac de Ste Croix by Sam
August 10, 2020
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