Gravel n°G3 - Grand tour des Pénitents
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Starting from Château-Arnoux, this Gravel route carries you toward the summits of Volonne. Between wild tracks and winding roads, you will set off to conquer the Bastides Blanches—the highest point, offering a magnificent panorama over the Lure mountain.

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The characteristics of the route.
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban (04)
  • Distance 56.01 km
  • Elevation gain 1350 m
  • Elevation lost 1350 m
  • Min. elevation 392 m
  • Max. elevation. 1020 m
  • Duration (depending on pace) 6h
  • Marking No
This physical challenge, with a 50/50 mix of dirt and asphalt, is designed for cyclists in search of authenticity, eager to master the rugged terrain of the Val de Durance while flirting with the Provençal azure.
The adventure continues with a technical descent toward Mirabeau before crossing the Col des Pénitents. After a flat stretch along the Durance canal, the experience becomes a geological spectacle: you will pedal at the foot of the famous Pénitents des Mées, a natural wonder unique in the world. The final climb back up to the perched village of Montfort will test your last reserves. This is the perfect route to experience Haute-Provence intensely, combining pure performance with the discovery of an exceptional natural heritage.
Area : Val de Durance
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