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Road bike routes in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Discover the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence by road bike, with picturesque roads and emblematic passes for cycling enthusiasts. Enjoy a varied route through unspoilt countryside.
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The 10 most beautiful road cycling routes in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

La Bonette - road bike cyclists
Road Cycling · Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC cycling route No. 34: the Bonette via the Moutière
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
51.2 km
5:00 h
1,712 m
1,712 m
Passes closed in winter! This version offers the special feature of discovering a unique climb of the Bonette, almost without cars and somewhat unknown to cyclists.
Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Road Cycling · France
The P'tites Routes du Soleil from Thonon-les-Bains to Nice
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Multi-day route
866 km
75:00 h
15,614 m
16,033 m
"A cycle tourist has no record of achievements, only memories…" This phrase from the writer Jean Taboureau perfectly sums up the spirit of the P'tites Routes du Soleil.
Grandes Itinérances
Road Cycling · Alps
Route des Grandes Alpes ®: the most beautiful mountain route in the world!
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Multi-day route
758.2 km
64:11 h
19,157 m
19,567 m
No need to travel to the other side of the world to offer yourself the most beautiful journey! 750 kilometers, 18 legendary mountain passes and 14 stages, the Route des Grandes Alpes is undoubtedly the most majestic mountain cycling route.
Grandes Itinérances
In Aiguines
Road Cycling · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Tour du Verdon by bike
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
258 km
15:47 h
4,000 m
4,000 m
The Tour du Verdon à vélo, designed for adventure-seekers, takes you on a journey of discovery through this unique territory, with its breathtaking panoramas and emblematic villages, as well as its lesser-known and more confidential areas.
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès du Pays de Manosque
The Luberon by bike
Road Cycling · Vaucluse
V863 - Around the Luberon by bike
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
240.3 km
23:45 h
2,620 m
2,630 m
Give in to the temptation of bike touring with this itinerary around the Luberon massif, signposted in both directions. It gives you the chance to discover all the resources of this exceptional region.
Vaucluse Provence
Les alpages à proximité du sommet du col de la Cayolle
Road Cycling · France
Route des Grandes Alpes - From Barcelonnette to Valberg (11)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 11
75.4 km
8:26 h
2,366 m
1,828 m
A long stage in the heart of the landscapes of the Ubaye with the ascent of the magnificent Col de la Cayolle (2326 m), the descent of the Val d'Entraunes, and a second ascent to reach Valberg!
Grandes Itinérances
road cyclist and snow-covered peaks
Road Cycling · Nice - Côte d'Azur
Climb of the Col de la Bonette
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
25.5 km
3:30 h
1,664 m
2 m
 The writer Antoine Blondin during the passage of the Tour in 1962, wrote: "this pass kills slowly". The Bonette is a unique experience. To be fully lived, certainly. To add to the trophy of any cyclist seeking a monument. Climbing the Cime de la Bonette means ascending the highest paved road in the Alps (2,802 m). Higher than the passes of the Iseran (2,770 m), the Agnel (2,744 m) and the Stelvio (2,758 m).
Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Road Cycling · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
The Verdon by bike, along the water and the history of the Ste Croix lake
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
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134.3 km
8:44 h
2,110 m
2,110 m
The fame of the Verdon is obvious and we all have in mind the stunning images of the Gorges, the Sainte Croix lake, the typical villages... But do you really know this territory, its history, its secrets? From the wild Esparron lake to the shores of the famous Sainte-Croix lake, passing through the lower Verdon Gorges, this 3-day itinerant trip by bike or electric bike invites you to discover this territory... differently!
Grandes Itinérances
Road Cycling · France
P'tites Routes Du Soleil - The balconies of the lakes of Chaudanne and Castillon (A19)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 19
34.4 km
2:51 h
632 m
488 m
The P'tites Routes du Soleil also include balcony passages over the lakes of Castillon and Chaudanne on the Alpes de Haute Provence side and a must-see detour to the Clue de Saint Auban on the Alpes Maritimes side.
Grandes Itinérances
Road Cycling · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
P'tites Routes Du Soleil - The Massif des Monges and the Vallée des Duyes (A16)
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 16
60.8 km
5:00 h
1,272 m
1,174 m
The Massif des Monges by bike - From Sisteron, the Col de Font Belle will lead you down to the Vallée des Duyes before reaching the Pays Dignois.
Grandes Itinérances
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The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence is the ideal playground for road bike enthusiasts in search of challenges and spectacular scenery. With its winding roads, mythical passes and breathtaking panoramas, this region of south-eastern France is a must-see destination for anyone who loves to pedal.

Road biking in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

The Alpes-de-Haute-Provence lies between the Hautes-Alpes and the Var, offering a unique blend of imposing mountains and gentle Provencal hills. This geographical diversity is reflected in the infinite possibilities the region has to offer adventure-seeking cyclists.

Where to go road biking in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence?

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, you'll find what you're looking for on the roads of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. A variety of routes wind their way through the verdant countryside, past picturesque villages and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine peaks.

Routes for racing bikes

Winding roads such as those leading to the Col d'Allos or the Col du Labouret are ideal for those who like a bit of elevation gain. You'll be able to test your limits while taking full advantage of the exceptional surroundings.

Road bikes and breathtaking scenery

Along the way, you'll discover a multitude of landscapes, from lavender fields to wild gorges and verdant forests. Every twist and turn offers visual surprises to make your experience even more memorable.

Best seasons for cycling in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

To get the most out of cycling in this region, it's best to choose spring (April-May) or autumn (September-October). These periods generally offer a pleasant climate, with fewer tourists on the roads.

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Cycle route no. 11 - The high valleys by Tamas
September 11, 2024 · Community
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4 bleu Les Balcons de la Rousine by Chris
August 26, 2022 · Community
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Col de Pontis by Lynn
September 16, 2021 · Community
Schöne Tour, auch die größere Straße ist weniger befahren als gedacht. Danke fürs Erstellen :-)
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Photo: Lynn Cautenbury, Community
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Allemagne-en-Provence Allos Angles Annot Aubenas-les-Alpes Banon Barcelonnette Barrême Bras-d'Asse Brunet Castellane Castellet-lès-Sausses Chaudon-Norante Claret Colmars Curbans Céreste Dauphin Demandolx Digne-les-Bains Entrages Entrepierres Entrevaux Esparron-de-Verdon Faucon-de-Barcelonnette Forcalquier Gréoux-les-Bains Jausiers La Condamine-Châtelard La Garde La Mure-Argens La Palud-sur-Verdon Le Chaffaut-Saint-Jurson Le Lauzet-Ubaye Les Thuiles Mane Manosque Montagnac-Montpezat Montclar Montsalier Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Méolans-Revel Niozelles Ongles Oraison Peyroules Pierrevert Piégut Pontis Puimoisson Quinson Redortiers Reillanne Revest-des-Brousses Revest-du-Bion Riez Rougon Roumoules Saint-André-les-Alpes Saint-Benoît Saint-Etienne-les-Orgues Saint-Julien-du-Verdon Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon Saint-Maime Saint-Martin-de-Brômes Saint-Martin-les-Eaux Saint-Martin-lès-Seyne Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire Saint-Paul-sur-Ubaye Saint-Pons Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon Selonnet Simiane-la-Rotonde Sisteron Soleilhas Tartonne Thorame-Haute Ubaye-Serre-Ponçon Uvernet-Fours Vachères Val d’Oronaye Val-de-Chalvagne Valensole Venterol Villemus Villeneuve (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) Volx

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