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Refuge du col d’Allos – Besse du Prenier descent loop from Allos

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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Castellane
Allos

Refuge du col d’Allos – Besse du Prenier descent loop from Allos

Hard

1

riders

Refuge du col d’Allos – Besse du Prenier descent loop from Allos

03:03

27.5km

960m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.86 km for 4.96 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 15.0 km for 255 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 15.4 km for 130 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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94 m

Allos

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The village of Allos is perched at an altitude of 1,400 meters in Haute Provence, more precisely in the valley of Haut Verdon and Val d'Allos on the edge of the Mercantour park.

The village is surrounded by Mont Pelat, Grande Séolane and the Trois Evêchés massif.

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280 m

Hotel Les Gentianes

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Inn. Simple but very well managed. Familiar, clean, very courteous.

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342 m

Issole State Forest

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Alpine village with shops, bars and restaurants. There is also a fountain inside the town with very fresh water. It is worth going inside the town.

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15.0 km

Col d'Allos

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col d'Allos is located at an altitude of 2,250 meters. It connects the Ubaye valley to that of the Verdon. Integrated into the Route des Grandes Alpes, it is a favorite of cyclists, and has also been part of 34 Tours de France.

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15.1 km

Allos Pass

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The Col d'Allos is located at an altitude of 2,250 meters. It connects the Ubaye valley to the Verdon valley. Integrated into the Route des Grandes Alpes, it is a favorite of cyclists, and has also been part of 34 Tours de France.

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15.3 km

Refuge du col d’Allos

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Nestled between Val d'Allos and Ubaye, this superb refuge allows you to eat and spend the night in an incredible setting.

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17.3 km

Baisse de Prenier

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This very panoramic pass marks the start of the ascent to the summits of Petit and Grand Cheval de Bois (2,754 meters and 2,838 meters above sea level).

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17.8 km

Besse du Prenier descent

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This section of the Transverdon is a superb marked descent. The terrain is varied with some nice lifts. You can access it via the Col d'Allos. Level S2-S3.

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27.5 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

10.5 km

1.01 km

272 m

203 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

6.21 km

3.85 km

708 m

540 m

220 m

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Monday 9 November

8°C

1°C

82 %

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