2. Step 2 : Savournon - Laragne

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This stage, with little elevation gain, takes you from farmland through a forest trail before descending into the heart of the magnificent deep gorges, following the “Le Riou” stream until you reach the village of St-Genis. From there, the trail passes near the Riou lake before heading east toward Eyguians. The gentle, pleasant trail alternates between forests and farmland. In several spots, both in the stream and at the pond, you’ll have the chance to cool off. The route continues mainly along forest trails before reaching the higher ground and then the center of Laragne-Montéglin.

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Place des Aires, 05300 Laragne-Montéglin

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

4 points of interest

Lake and river
Channe stream
Originating at Rocher de la Pisse, near the summit of Beynon, the Channe stream flows through the entire valley before emptying into the Canal des Grès. It crosses the “Tour du Buëch” regional hiking trail at a bridge on the road between Savournon and the Jubéo parking lot.
Lake and river
The Riou
The Riou takes its source at the bottom of the valley, digging beautiful gorges. It then comes to fill the Riou lake, very popular spot among tourists and locals during hot Summer days.
Lake and river
Riou canyon
Taking its source in the heart of the national forest of Beynon, the Riou dug its gorges. The Gorges du Riou connects the Jubéo Forest and the village of Saint-Genis.
Lake and river
Riou lake
Fed by the stream of the same name, Lac du Riou is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike during the summer.
With supervised swimming in July and August and plenty of amenities (tables, restrooms, playground equipment, and more), Lac du Riou is the perfect place to stop for a refreshing break.