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Routes France Alpes-de-Haute-Provence Loop of the Balcons d'Esparron
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Loop of the Balcons d'Esparron

Road Cycling · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Discovery loop for cyclists (VTC and VAE) on the balconies of Lac d'Esparron.
moderate
Distance 35.7 km
Duration2:45 h
Ascent600 m
Descent600 m
Highest point564 m
Lowest point301 m

A touristic cycle tour starting from Gréoux-les-Bains. The itinerary follows picturesque roads on a balcony above Lake Esparron-de-Verdon, offering breathtaking views of the lake and its turquoise waters, its gorges and its creeks. The route continues to the village of Allemagne-en-Provence and its beautiful listed castle.

This route is suitable for mountain bikes and electrically assisted bikes (although the section from Allemagne to St Martin de Brômes has a very poor surface).

Recommended period: spring - autumn. Summer is not recommended.

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Maylis de Lorgeril 
Update: May 09, 2023
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564 m
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In case of emergency, contact 112

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APIDAE tourism data updated on 14/04/2020 by "Vélo Loisir Provence".
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Gréoux-Les-Bains
Coordinates:
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43.758600, 5.885890
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43°45'31.0"N 5°53'09.2"E
UTM
31T 732314 4849109
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Gréoux-Les-Bains

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43.758600, 5.885890
DMS
43°45'31.0"N 5°53'09.2"E
UTM
31T 732314 4849109
w3w 
///feeds.smugglers.curates
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Book recommendation by the author

Leaflet "Between Plateau, Lakes and Low Gorges" Guide "Le Verdon à vélo

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The most beautiful road cycling routes in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
France › Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur › Alpes-de-Haute-Provence › Esparron-de-Verdon

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Difficulty
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Distance
35.7 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
600 m
Descent
600 m
Highest point
564 m
Lowest point
301 m
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