Durance by bike

Durance à Vélo

A collection of 7 cycling routes.

Overview

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Fancy cycling along the Durance river? This route follows the valley in southeast France, between alpine terrain and Provençal atmosphere, very close to the river. It alternates between quiet minor roads, some busier sections, cycle paths and trails. The surface is mainly asphalt, with sections of gravel/dirt and a bit of cobblestones – a touring bike, hybrid or gravel bike is very suitable.

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Duration: 278.4 km
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Avg. speed: 4,292 m
Ascent: 5,456 m
Descent

Durance à Vélo

Routes in this collection

All 7 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Durance à Vélo: Le Monêtier-les-Bains → Guillestre

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Durance à Vélo: Le Monêtier-les-Bains → Guillestre

Cycling route in Le Monêtier-les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

From the spa village of Le Monêtier-les-Bains, you follow the upper Durance between the peaks of the Écrins and alpine valleys, up to Guillestre, the gateway to the Queyras. About 56 km with quite a bit of elevation (overall descending profile but with some good climbs). Mostly on paved roads, some…

56.5 km
Distance: 1,345 m
Ascent: 1,881 m
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Durance à Vélo: Guillestre → Embrun

Cycling route in Guillestre, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Heading towards Embrunais along the Durance: from Guillestre to Embrun, a short section (~22 km) but hilly (~700 m climbing) with beautiful valley views. Mostly on roads, often busy: caution and lights recommended. Departure from Guillestre, arrival in Embrun, overlooking Lake Serre-Ponçon and its …

22 km
Distance: 703 m
Ascent: 836 m
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Durance à Vélo : Embrun - Chorges

Cycling route in Embrun, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

From Embrun, a town perched above the Durance River and at the gates of Lake Serre-Ponçon, this stage runs to Chorges, a neighboring mountain town. Short but tough: about 21.5 km with nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain, featuring beautiful alpine views and possible glimpses of the lake. Caution on so…

21.5 km
Distance: 1,004 m
Ascent: 659 m
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Durance à Vélo: Chorges to Sisteron

Cycling route in Chorges, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Leave Chorges and roll along the Durance toward Sisteron on an 87 km ride that trends downhill but still packs some climbs. Expect a road-heavy mix with quiet sections and a few busier stretches. Views open from Alpine foothills toward Provence, and the finish under Sisteron’s citadel is a great re…

87.3 km
Distance: 1,067 m
Ascent: 1,742 m
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Durance à Vélo: Taillades to Pertuis

Cycling route in Taillades, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Cruise from Taillades at the foot of the Luberon to Pertuis on the Durance à Vélo. It’s about 49 km with a gentle net downhill, mostly quiet roads and paths, plus some gravel—ideal for a hybrid or touring bike. Expect wide Provençal scenery and a few short climbs. Wrap up in Pertuis, a friendly gat…

48.9 km
Distance: 150 m
Ascent: 252 m
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Durance à Vélo: Barbentane to Taillades

Cycling route in Barbentane, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

Easy riverside spin on the Durance à Vélo from Barbentane, just by Avignon and the Montagnette, to Taillades at the Luberon’s western edge. About 37 km, mostly paved with plenty of cycleway and hardly any climbing—more downhill than up. Roll past fields and orchards, then finish by Taillades’ old q…

36.8 km
Distance: 13 m
Ascent: 79 m
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Durance à Vélo: Avignon to Barbentane

Cycling route in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

A short, flat spin on Durance à Vélo from Avignon’s historic center to the village of Barbentane. Roll out past the city walls and the Palais des Papes, then follow calm roads toward the Montagnette. It’s about 5.5 km with barely any climbing—great as a warm-up or a family-friendly link. Start with…

5.5 km
Distance: 10 m
Ascent: 7 m
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