Tour de la Baume by mountain bike
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Sisteron

Tour de la Baume by mountain bike

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This 16-km loop runs along the base of the Rocher de la Baume and offers beautiful views of the Sisteron region. The most technically challenging sections are at the narrows and during the descent from the Baume.
Follow the mountain bike trail N°6 (VTT N°6)

Description

Starting from the Sisteron Tourist Office, follow the Chemins du Soleil route through the town and past the lake. The route crosses the Durance Bridge, passes at the foot of the Rocher de la Baume, and follows Napoleon’s historic road (offering a beautiful view of the town and the valley). A climb up a dirt track leads to Entrepierres. After the village, turn left toward Old Entrepierres and continue on a single-track trail called “Le Détroit” (you can stay on the small road if you prefer, which is easier). Ride on to the Col de Mézien (814 m). Finish on the north-facing slope of La Baume with a lovely trail that leads back to Sisteron, mostly along the Way of St. James (be careful on the descent; hikers use this route).
  • Departure : Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
  • Arrival : Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
  • Towns crossed : Sisteron and Entrepierres

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Recommandations

  • On the way back, visit the Citadel of Sisteron, built on a rocky outcrop.
  • This route follows in the footsteps of the “Chemins du Soleil” trail.
  • The main technical challenge is at the narrows and during the descent of La Baume

Information desks

1 place de la République, 04200 Sisteron

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/sisteron@sisteron-buech.fr04 92 61 36 50

Transport

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

Access and parking

From Gap (50 km), follow Route 85, then take the A12 from La Saulce to Sisteron.

Parking :

Parking lot near the Police station in Sisteron

1 point of interest

  • La Durance
    La Durance - CCSB
    Lake and river

    The Durance River

    More than a mere river, the Durance is a force of nature. From its source in Mongenèvre at an altitude of 2300 metres it rolls its way over 302 kilometres until it finally flows into the Rhône. Over time, there has been greater control by man over the river, particularly with the construction of the Serre-Ponçon dam, and it is an essential artery for the Hautes-Alpes. 
    Source : www.hautes-alpes.net

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