Buëch Gravel Adventure
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Laragne-Montéglin

Buëch Gravel Adventure

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Let’s go on a bikepacking weekend in Sisteron-Buëch! Two days of adventure: the joy of riding independently and freely, the chance to explore the region, and a wide variety of landscapes in the Laragne, Orpierre, and Serres areas!

Description

On the itinerary: starting from Laragne, 122 km with 2,670 m of elevation gain, or opt for the even more challenging route: 166 km with 4,650 m of elevation gain (see the map of the alternative route below).
  • Departure : Laragne-Montéglin
  • Arrival : Laragne-Montéglin
  • Towns crossed : Laragne-Montéglin, Garde-Colombe, Savournon, Bersac, Montrond, Serres, Méreuil, Trescléoux, Nossage-et-Bénévent, Orpierre, Étoile-Saint-Cyrice, Sainte-Colombe, Laborel, Izon-la-Bruisse, Ballons, Barret-sur-Méouge, Val Buëch-Méouge, Saint-Pierre-Avez, Mison, and Upaix

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Recommandations

Warning: This is a challenging adventure route. Be prepared to push your bike on some sections.
The versatility of this type of bike—the gravel bike—lets you ride along scenic country roads and veer off onto gravel paths, dirt roads, or trails. It’s a fun and varied sport.

Information desks

Place du village, 05700 Orpierre

https://www.sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr/orpierre@sisteron-alpesprovencales.fr04 92 66 30 45

Transport

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

Access and parking

From Sisteron (18 km), take the D 4075 and then the D 1075 north to Laragne-Montéglin.

Parking :

Supermarket Netto, Laragne

8 points of interest

  • Panorama

    Viewpoint

    On the climb up Vieil Eyguians, you’ll find a small bench where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Chabre, the Eyglière ridge, and the Rocher de Beaumont.
  • 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.

  • Panorama

    Viewpoint

    The paths crossing the forest of Jubéo lead to magnificent points of view on the Cirque de Genis and on the valley of Savournon. From there,you can admire the Riou gorges and the Pic de l'Aigle  that  stands out of the landscape.

  • Lake and river

    Source of Saint-Lagier

    The small source of Saint-Lagier crosses the route forestière du Château (forest road of the castle) passing under a bridge. The stream then flows into the Riou-torrent, as one of its many tributaries. They feed the river by digging the gorges of the same name. They also fill the lake of Riou.

  • 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

    Germanette lake and leisure center

    The Germanette lake offers a nice refreshing stop. Composed of three natural pools (for swimming, water and fishing activities) is an ideal relaxing place. Swimming is supervised from July 1st to August 31st. A beach bar is open during the summer season and a restaurant all year round.

  • Lake and river

    The Buëch River

     A tributary of the Durance, the Buëch Riover is a peaceful river that irrigates many apple fields  and other orchards along its course. Taking its source in Lus-la-Croix-Haute, the stream stretches for 85 kilometers and drops to an altitude of nearly 2,000 meters.

  • Geology

    The Méouge canyon

    Shaped by the same named stream , the Gorges de la Méouge are breathtaking. Protected site (Natura 2000 Zone), the gorges offer marvelous viewpoints accessible by the surrounding trails.

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