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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Forcalquier
Banon

Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Forcalquier loop from Banon

Hard

4.3

(12)

85

riders

Saint Michel l'Observatoire – Forcalquier loop from Banon

03:33

54.7km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.3 km

Saint Michel l'Observatoire

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Saint-Michel-l'Observatoire is known for its nights without light pollution, which has earned it the honor of having an astronomical observatory. The village is charming and has small squares, fountains and beautiful houses.

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22.6 km

Stone Bridge

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I leave it to the locals to comment on this bridge..

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27.2 km

Forcalquier

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Forcalquier is located between the Lure mountain and the Luberon, on the edge of the Via Domitia and is quite close to the Alps which can be distinguished when you …

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28.4 km

View of Forcalquier

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View of the city from above coming down from Le Murres

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31.9 km

Shelters

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6

31.9 km

Wonderful

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7

32.7 km

Laye Dam

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8

42.7 km

Harkis Exhibition in Ongles

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46.8 km

Grotte du Largue

Cave Entrance

B

54.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

4.65 km

4.64 km

879 m

236 m

114 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

815 m

214 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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