Barcelonnette – Parpaillon Tunnel loop from Barcelonnette

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Barcelonnette – Parpaillon Tunnel loop from Barcelonnette

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(6)

riders

Barcelonnette – Parpaillon Tunnel loop from Barcelonnette

06:25

70.9km

1,810m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.8 km for 3.58 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 31.5 km for 13.4 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 45.0 km for 4.60 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Barcelonnette

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town in the Ubaye valley and base for cycling trips to the Col de la Bonette, Col de la Cayolle and Col du Parpaillon.

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2.19 km

Barcelonnette

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Barcelonnette is the capital of the Ubaye valley. We breathe in its streets like a perfume of the south of France which is already announced. It is a very pleasant city.

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3.95 km

UBAYE

Highlight • River

cool off, rest on the tree trunk and enjoy the view all around

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13.0 km

View of Jausiers and the Ubaye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this village, you can access the mythical Col de la Bonette-Restefond. It is the starting point for beautiful mountain bike trails in the surrounding mountains.

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13.7 km

Siguret Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice path that runs along Lake Siguret. With the Magnans castle in the background, Lake Siguret is an incredible place. Its landscaped and wooded surroundings make it a true MTB paradise.

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38.1 km

Parpaillon Tunnel

Highlight • Trail

At the end of the 19th century, the roads in our Alpine valleys were in very poor condition, making travel long and perilous. By that time, for the Col du …

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60.2 km

The last town before starting the climb to the Col de la Bonette. There are several places to fill. bottles of water and even food if needed. Also, it is a good stopover after climbing the Col de la Bonette.

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66.5 km

Faucon-de-Barcelonnette

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Faucon-de-Barcelonnette has only a few hundred inhabitants and is picturesquely situated in the Ubaye valley. The clock tower, the Trinitarian church and the Saint-Etienne church, which was first mentioned in the 11th century, are worth seeing.

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70.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

21.2 km

11.3 km

4.36 km

2.49 km

1.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.8 km

21.9 km

9.15 km

4.10 km

1.89 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,620 m)

Lowest point (1,120 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

2°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2023,Col du Parpaillon - Route Barree

It was a wise decision to rent a couple of beaten-up mountain bikes. Unfortunately, the climb was closed because of 'road' works. In September I will get a second chance to ride this mountain pass during the Le Pilgrimage gravel event.

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