Le Rocher de Beaumont by mountain bike

Panorama

Summit and pass

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A long climb, rewarded with an exceptional panoramic view overlooking the Serrois and a beautiful, technical descent along the GR® trail!

Follow the Mountain Bike Trail No. 8 (VTT N°8)

Description

In Trescléoux, take the RD 949 toward Montjay for 5.7 km.
At the intersection in the hamlet of Les Chabanas (746 m), turn right toward the hamlet of Les Courtilles, following the Merdary stream. Just before Les Courtilles, take the Beaumont trail at the right-hand bend. At the next fork, turn right again. Continue straight ahead on the main trail through the heart of the Beaumont National Forest.
Once at the Col d’Ubaye (1,086 m), follow the main trail—long and even—to the right.
At an intersection, continue climbing to the left and reach the famous Rocher de Beaumont (1,544 m). Enjoy the incredible panorama of the Serrois and ride back down a few dozen meters. At the intersection of the trails leading to the summit, follow the GR® 946 and the GRP® Tour du Buëch, which joins the Crête d’Aumagne (on the left as you descend). The technical descent to Trescléoux requires caution. Follow the GR® to the right along the cobblestone paths before reaching the village.

Technical descent to Trescléoux (caution)

Place du village, 05700 Orpierre

Place du Lac, 05700 Serres

Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

From Sisteron (30 km), follow the D 4075 and D 1075 to Eyguians. At the intersection, take the D 949 toward Trescléoux.

Parking :

Church parking lot, Trescléoux

Geology
Beaumont Rock
An exceptional viewpoint over the Buëch region, the Rocher de Beaumont, located at 1,545 meters, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of the surrounding mountain ranges. From here, the Digne Pre-Alps, the Dévoluy, the Écrins, and even Mont Ventoux are visible. The summit also offers a superb view of the village of Serres, the Buëch, and the Drôme Provençale. Communication antennas are installed on the rock, and these can be seen from the valley floor and the departmental road.