Aux portes de la vallée du Jabron by mountain bike

Panorama

Summit and pass

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Perched high above Sisteron, this technical trail at the entrance to the Jabron Valley offers a ride through varied terrain (marl, mountain passes, woodlands, ridges, and more). A few portages are required, but they’re well worth it for the many scenic viewpoints. The route passes through the village of Valbelle, at the foot of Mount Lure.

Follow mountain bike trail No. 15 (VTT N°15)
Black level (difficult) on an e-MTB

Description

Starting from the Sisteron Tourist Office, follow the Chemins du Soleil route through the town center. Take the botanical trail and the Molard ridges (viewpoint), which are technically challenging. A short portage is required.
Head toward the Col de la Mairie and then the Pas de St-Pensier, alternating between technical sections, marl, and woodland until you reach the Chatillon spring.
A climb up a shaded trail leads, with a short portage, to the Pas de l'Essaillon, located at the foot of the Pierre Impie rock (climbing site).
Then head down into the Jabron Valley (viewpoint) and reach the village of Valbelle, at the foot of Mount Lure.
The return trip follows trails and paths. Head to the Gournias Bridge (a great spot for swimming in the summer) via the Saint-Dominique Chapel on the Thor Plateau. Return to Sisteron partly via the GR trail to complete the loop at the tourist office.

Departure : Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
Arrival : Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
Towns crossed : Sisteron, Val Buëch-Méouge, Bevons, Noyers-sur-Jabron, and Valbelle

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Recommended route for e-mountain bikes
Some sections require pushing the bike.

Information desks

1 place de la République, 04200 Sisteron

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/sisteron@sisteron-buech.fr 04 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

2 points of interest

Flora
Molard botanical trail.
The Molard botanical trail offers an enjoyable walk. Go in search of the region trees, shrubs, and plants. The interpretation boards allow you a better understanding and identification of the different plant species you can find during the trail.
Panorama
The Molard viewpoint indicator
The Molard viewpoint indicator offers a wonderful outlook onto the village and the valley of Sisteron to the Laraganais. Thanks to the viewpoint indicator, you can easily notice and identify the different surrounding summits.