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Montagnac-Montpezat

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Montagnac-Montpezat

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Montagnac-Montpezat

Sainte-Croix bridge – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Montagnac-Montpezat

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Sainte-Croix bridge – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Montagnac-Montpezat

02:14

18.3km

410m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.89 km

Le Verdon

Lake

8.90 km

Lac de Sainte-Croix

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great view around the lake

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8.94 km

Sainte-Croix bridge

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On one side, the Verdon and the Sainte-Croix dam, and on the other, the Sainte-Croix lake. This is an incredible spot where it is good to get off the bike …

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11.2 km

Cabane du charbonnie

Ruins

11.7 km

The Sainte-Croix dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Verdon river which was built between 1971 and 1974. The construction of the dam made it possible to create the Sainte-Croix lake, the fourth largest artificial reservoir in France.

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13.5 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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Beautiful vantage point, at 35 degrees one would like to jump into the cool blue,

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15.8 km

View over the Verdon

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From the bridge, you have a beautiful view over the river. The road over it is quiet (at least in October).

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15.8 km

Sylvestre Bridge

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Magnificent view of Lake Montpezat and the Baudinard canyon from the bridge.

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18.1 km

Montpezat

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Swimming in the lake below Montpezat is prohibited.

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

5.24 km

4.59 km

2.36 km

427 m

Surfaces

7.73 km

4.42 km

2.65 km

2.60 km

353 m

277 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

25°C

12°C

69 %

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