Pic Saint-Cyr by mountain bike

Flora

Forest

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The view from the summit of Pic Saint-Cyr and the long ridge walk more than make up for the effort of the climb.

Follow the Mountain Bike Trail No. 9 (VTT N°9)

Description

A very physically demanding route featuring a long, steady climb, a few sections where you’ll have to carry your bike, and a long, technical, and varied descent. This route offers several magnificent views of the region and the Méouge Gorges. In the spring, the ridge is covered with alpine flowers, especially peonies.

Departure : Parking lot in Antonaves
Arrival : Parking lot in Antonaves
Towns crossed : Val Buëch-Méouge and Saint-Pierre-Avez

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Trail for experienced mountain bikers: a long, steep climb and a portage at the end.

Information desks

Place des Aires, 05300 Laragne-Montéglin

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/laragne@sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr 04 92 65 09 38

Transport

Let’s limit our trips and consider public transportation and carpooling: https://zou.maregionsud.fr
On-demand transportation to the Méouge Valley and the Drôme region (book 24 hours in advance): 08 10 26 26 07

Access and parking

From Sisteron (17 km), follow the D 948 to Antonaves (entrance to the Méouge Gorges).

Parking :

Parking lot in Antonaves

1 point of interest

Geology
Saint-Cyr peak
Saint-Cyr peak offers a breathtaking view on the surrounding hamlets. When the weather is good, you can also observe from its ridge Ventoux Mount’s hilly area, the Platte summit and Chabre Mountain.