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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Puy-Sanières

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Crots

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Puy-Sanières

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Crots

Easy

4.5

(2)

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View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Crots

00:43

11.0km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

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1.67 km

View of the Durance River

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From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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2.92 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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3.29 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

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You can also ride a road bike.

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4.77 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

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7.45 km

Lake of Écrins National Park

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9.36 km

Embrun - Alpine town with Tour de France history

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Beautiful, famous town that has hosted the Tour de France several times.

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10.0 km

Embrun Lake

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Walk along the Embrun lake. It is a very popular place for families and offers a range of water activities.

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

2.04 km

1.17 km

1.11 km

458 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

2.51 km

1.36 km

644 m

269 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

29°C

13°C

29 %

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