Gravel n°28 - Tour du Val de Durance

Gravel Provence-Verdon stay, 155 km for 2400m of D+. Two days to discover the irresistible landscapes of Haute-Provence and Verdon. Bikepacking to take what you need for the night. Valid on the dates of your choice, from 2 to 12 people.Day 1: Château-Arnoux > Moustiers-Sainte-Marie: 73km / 1300m D+ /1100m D- Day 2: Moustiers-Sainte-Marie > Château-Arnoux: 83km – 1100m D+ – 1500m D- Departing from the Val de Durance tourist office in Château-Arnoux, the route begins with the Tour du Lac trail which runs along the Durance and passes at the foot of the Pénitents des Mées, the famous pointed rocks which rise majestically above the village. Then an ascent begins to the famous Valensole plateau, renowned for its countless lavender fields, flowering in June and July. The next day you will head towards the Montdenier massif, which offers a remarkable view of the Sainte-Croix du Verdon lake, with its emerald-coloured waters. A long track will take you to the Col de Saint-Jurs via the sublime Trévans gorges. Then you will return to the Val de Durance at the starting point of the stay to end the day at the tourist office in Château-Arnoux. Bike washing and showers are provided during opening hours. To plan: stops at restaurants or bakeries for both lunch breaks. Rental of Gravel bikes equipped with 10-liter saddle bags and 3-liter tube bags: – BH Gravelx Alu 2.0 – BH Gravelx Alu 1.0 1 size S and 1 size M Rental at ENDURANCE Cycles in Château-Arnoux: 00337.49.89.90.91 Price for 2 days: €70 per bike or €130 for both bikes

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 Route: 210 km – 3650 D+ Day 1: Château-Arnoux => Verdaches Distance: 108km Positive elevation: 2180 m Vertical drop: 1480 m This is a playful, very winding stage, you will appreciate the calm of the Geopark's little-used roads and the beauty of its passes. You will cross exceptional landscapes, with breathtaking views of Lake Serre-Ponçon and the great forests of the Blanche Valley. Day 2: Verdaches => Château-Arnoux Distance: 102km Positive elevation: 1460 m Vertical drop: 2150 m This second stage will allow you to warm up with an easy start in the heart of the Haute-Provence Geopark with the crossing, by small roads and sumptuous gorges, of the Clues de Barles. Then the rest of your stage will challenge you to climb two passes successively in the heart of wild and preserved nature. Longer variants possible for each day.