Chemins du Soleil [from Barcillonnette to Sisteron]

Forest

Lake, waterfall and river

Off the beaten track

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Les Chemins du Soleil offers two routes through the heart of nature to explore the Pre-Alps:

From the Rhône Valley to the Provençal Alps (Valence–Gap–Sisteron)
From Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea (Thonon-les-Bains–Nice)

In total, more than 1,400 km of mountain bike trails designed “by mountain bikers for mountain bikers” and certified by the FFC.

Part of this major route is described on this page and follows the 77 km of marked trails between Barcillonnette and Sisteron.

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VTT - CCSB
Sisteron
Chemins du Soleil [mountain route]
Off the beaten track
Hard
5h
52,5km
+2031m

Description

On the section from Barcillonnette to Sisteron, you can split the stage into two separate days by spending the night near Laragne.

Departure : Barcillonnette
Arrival : Sisteron
Towns crossed : Barcillonnette, Ventavon, Savournon, Garde-Colombe, Laragne-Montéglin, Lazer, Upaix, Mison, Poët, Val Buëch-Méouge, and Sisteron

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

Along these mountain bike routes, you’ll find suitable lodging options that will allow you to plan your stops however you like.
To continue south of Sisteron, a more challenging route connects Sisteron, Thoard, and Digne-les-Bains: “the mountain route.”

Information desks

Place des Aires, 05300 Laragne-Montéglin

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

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

4 points of interest

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.
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
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.