Le Petit et le Grand Buëch by bike

Geology

Lake, waterfall and river

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A hilly and varied route to explore the Grand Buëch and Petit Buëch valleys. The winding, rugged roads of the Serrois region will hold no more secrets for you!

Description

Starting from Serres, the route heads north on the D 27 to Sigottier, a small village nestled at the foot of the great limestone cliffs. Cross the Grand Buëch and continue to Aspremont.
Take the D 49, cross the Petit Buëch, and head to Chabestan. From there, a pleasant little loop leads to two isolated hamlets in the Veynois region: Oze and Le Saix. Head south to Savournon via the D 48. This village, located in the Val de Channe at the foot of the Château de l’Aigle rock (1,015 m), is home to the ruins of a keep.
Continue along the D 21, then skirt around the Germanette recreation center, a 15-hectare site featuring play areas and swimming spots.
Return to Serres, the starting point of this beautiful loop, in the heart of the Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park.

Departure : Tourist Information Office, Serres
Arrival : Tourist Information Office, Serres
Towns crossed : Serres, Sigottier, Aspremont, Bâtie-Montsaléon, Chabestan, Oze, Saint-Auban-d'Oze, Saix, Savournon, Bersac, Montrond, and Méreuil

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

The Sisteronais Buëch region has been designated an “Espace Cyclosport” by the French Cycling Federation and meets high standards for welcoming road cyclists.
On your way back from your ride, we highly recommend visiting Serres. This village bears witness to a rich history with its vaulted passageways (soustets).

Information desks

Place du Lac, 05700 Serres

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/serres@sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr 04 92 67 00 67

Transport

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

Access and parking

From Laragne-Montéglin (17 km), follow the D 1075 northwest to Serres.

Parking :

Tourist office parking lot in Serres.

1 point of interest

Pass
La Croix pass
The La Croix pass is the only direct road link between Savournon and La Bâtie-Montsaléon. At an elevation of 838 meters, it offers views of the Dévoluy massif, Montagne d'Aujour, and Montagne de Saint-Genis. At the summit, visitors can see a small statue of the Virgin Mary.