Trail Trip Provence-Alps

TRAIL stay, 63km in 3 days (2060m D+) on diverse terrain, hilly and mountainous, ridge trails and summits. Stay for Trail fans with sublime panoramas of the Haute Provence Geopark! Longer variants possible.
3 days / 2 nights half-board on marked trails. Come and live a Trail experience in a land of pure emotions in the heart of the Alpes de Haute Provence. Discover a unique geological heritage and remarkable biodiversity by exploring the Haute-Provence Geopark.

Starting from the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux, the overall route of the TRAIL stay is quite demanding due to its many bumps and climbs but it offers breathtaking views. The terrain is soft which is good for the joints. Longer or shorter variations possible depending on the level. From 1 to 8 people, valid all year round, on the dates of your choice.

Day 1: Trail des 2 Tours in Volonne (from the accommodation) 17 km – 310 m D+
Trail possible at night depending on the arrival time - reflective markers on the headlamp. And possibility of adding an optional loop: Petit or Grand Tour du Lac: 5 km or 10 km without elevation gain on the banks of the Durance in an exceptional ornithological reserve (170 species of birds). From 15 p.m. installation in an unusual accommodation in an eco-cabin or guest house in Volonne. The service includes the Special Trailer Organic dinner: white meat, starchy foods, cooked vegetables and fruits (excluding drinks), sports breakfast (sweet and savory).

Day 2: Trail of the Balcons of the Durance in L'Escale, 28km – 850m D+
From the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux, the path follows the Tour du Lac to the center of the village of l'Escale (3.5 km connection). After crossing the village, a steep climb takes you to the pass with its panoramic view of the Durance valley and the Lure mountain. From 16 p.m. accommodation in a XNUMX-star hotel room in Digne-les-Bains. Full dinner based on local products (one drink and one coffee included), overnight stay in a room and sports breakfast (sweet and savory).

Ideas for additional activities: Trail des 3 chapelles in Digne-les-Bains (7km-300 D+), access to the aquatic leisure area of ​​the Spa thermal de Haute Provence, entry to the Musée Promenade (Geology-Contemporary Art), interpretation trail of the Chapelle St Pancrace…

Day 3: Cousson Summit Trail in Digne-les-Bains, 18km – 900m D+
From the hotel, a few kilometres of warm-up will take you to the start of the trail in the town centre. The route offers you a steep climb via the Chemin de Caramantran. Once on the flat area, the path leads to the high Cousson hills, an ideal refreshing place to take a breather and quench your thirst (fountain). The path continues to climb steadily and will offer you a clear view of the mountains around Digne-les-Bains at the Pas d'Entrages. A little more effort and a steep climb to reach the plateau and you will pass close to the Saint Michel du Cousson chapel perched on a rocky spur. You now have the summit of Cousson in your sights, take the time to admire the exceptional view of this emblematic summit. The descent will be mainly in the undergrowth, the terrain will be rather technical between stones and roots. Take the Cousson vertical kilometer route, it is a very steep descent which will take you past the intriguing Saint-Jean chapel and allow you to reach your vehicle parked at the hotel.
End of stay.