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Tunnel du Parpaillon
08:58
95.7km
2,760m
Gravel riding
What a mystical place, the Tunnel du Parpaillon! An old military road leads to it, which was completed in 1901 but fortunately was never asphalted later. Because the gravel road is a true paradise and an absolute must for passionate gravel bikers.
You start this gravel adventure at the summit…
Last updated: August 13, 2024
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After 34.8 km for 9.23 km
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Start point
Parking
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29.2 km
Climb to the Parpaillon Tunnel
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Parpaillon Tunnel
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35.7 km
Gravel descent from the Parpaillon Tunnel
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60.2 km
The Balconies of the Durance
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95.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
69.5 km
20.7 km
5.27 km
319 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
71.7 km
14.7 km
6.71 km
2.75 km
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Elevation
Highest point (2,640 m)
Lowest point (880 m)
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December 16, 2023
What a mystical place, the Tunnel du Parpaillon! An old military road leads to it, which was completed in 1901 but fortunately was never asphalted later. Because the gravel road is a true paradise and an absolute must for passionate gravel bikers.
You start this gravel adventure at the summit of the Col
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January 7, 2024
very nice tour but we can do even more gravel less bitumen more dirt...
return via the risoul vars connection of the rolling track which climbs on the ridges return to vars
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