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Cyclo n°1 - Le tour du Blayeul

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You will go up the spectacular and tortuous Bès valley, rich in geological curiosities then you will go around this emblematic mountain of the Dignois country before going back down through the Bléone valley. What a contrast between the two sides!

This 65 km loop takes you through mountain landscapes, north of Digne les Bains, to discover the geological particularities of the Geopark of Haute-Provence.
From Digne les Bains, take the road to Barles. At the edge of the town: the Promenade Museum and the Dalle aux ammonites.
Follow the direction of Barles, through the famous Clues de Barles, a breathtaking geological formation! Possibility of swimming in the Bès.
Cross Barles and continue towards Verdaches, via the clues of the same name.
Pass the Col du Labouret (2,1km at 4%) and observe the constructions: this pass marks the architectural limit between the Alps (sloping roofs) and Provence (flatter and tiled roofs).
Continue the loop through the villages of Haute Bléone: La Javie, Le Brusquet. At Marcoux, turn right and return via Clos de Jaline. The road joins the road to Barles, on which you started your route.

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Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h
Dist.
64 km
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Les Clues de Barles , 04140   Verdaches
Lat : 44.263037Lng : 6.341986

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Stay 2 days of Cycling - Tour Provence-Alpes

2 days of cycling in the heart of the Haute-Provence Geopark. Departures from the tourist office in Château-Arnoux from April to November, on the dates of your choice, from 2 to 12 people.The complete route: 451km – 7752 D+ Day 1: Château-Arnoux => Montclar Distance: 99km Positive altitude difference: 2271 m – Negative altitude difference: 1380 m A first stage that will appeal to climbing enthusiasts. Starting in the Durance Valley towards the High Provence region, a day of superb alpine scenery, numerous switchbacks, passing near the Serre-Ponçon lake nestled in the mountains and ending in the Blanche valley at the Montclar resort. Day 2: Monclar => Digne-les-Bains Distance: 122km Elevation gain: 1897m – Elevation loss: 2681m Short variant: 99km – 1239m elevation gain – 2026m elevation loss This second stage will allow you to warm up with an easy start, then the route continues with a series of ascents and descents along small roads and through magnificent gorges. You'll cross the Clues de Barles before arriving in Digne-les-Bains. Day 3: Digne-les-Bains => Château-Arnoux Distance: 129km Elevation gain: 1915m – Elevation loss: 2019m This stage offers you a typically Provençal experience with the crossing of the Valensole plateau and lavender fields, then heading towards the expanses of olive trees in the Durance Valley and the rocks of the Penitents of Les Mées.

Ferme de font Robert Avenue de la Bastide 04160 Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
- Provence Alpes Digne les Bains Tourisme -
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Office de Tourisme Provence Alpes Digne les Bains - 26/09/2025
www.dignelesbains-tourisme.com
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾