Grande boucle des Hautes Terres de Provence by bike

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Starting in La Motte-du-Caire, this long loop through the Hautes Terres de Provence offers a chance to explore this unspoiled region on the border between the Baronnies and Ubaye.

Description

A cycling route providing access to the central area of the Hautes Terres de Provence. Heading toward Clamensane (7 km), enter the Sasse Valley and follow it upstream to Bayons, after passing through its gorge.
From there, the road climbs through the “Tourniquets” to reach the Col des Sagnes (1,182 m). Descend with the Ecrins range in front of you, via Turriers, to the intersection with Route D 951.
Follow it to the right through Bréziers and down into the Val de Durance. Just after crossing the canal, turn left toward Rochebrune.
Continue through the Trois Lacs for 7 km. From there, tackle the steep 5-km climb to Piégut. The route then winds along ridges to the hamlet of “Les Garcins.” A winding descent leads to Curbans.
Follow the Durance River for 10 km to reach Claret for the final climb and the village of Melve. A few kilometers bring you back to the starting point.

Departure : Village center, la Motte-du-Caire
Arrival : Village center, la Motte-du-Caire
Towns crossed : Motte-du-Caire, Clamensane, Bayons, Turriers, Bellaffaire, Gigors, Bréziers, Rochebrune, Piégut, Venterol, Curbans, Claret, and Melve