Peyruis is a region located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, nestled within the Durance Valley. The area is characterized by its diverse landscape, featuring verdant wooded hills, agricultural lands with olive groves and orchards, and the Durance River. This varied terrain offers a suitable environment for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Peyruis offers a range of outdoor activities for explorers. More than 50 routes are available across several sports…
95
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4.6
(113)
697
hikers
4.34km
01:32
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(31)
154
hikers
7.91km
02:39
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.9
(16)
114
hikers
7.19km
02:10
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(7)
24
hikers
7.38km
02:22
300m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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(6)
102
riders
63.4km
02:56
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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85
riders
64.1km
02:51
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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74
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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64
riders
62.8km
02:55
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
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66
riders
31.8km
03:12
870m
870m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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15
riders
35.5km
03:32
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.3
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18
riders
37.8km
03:37
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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10
riders
44.9km
03:35
550m
550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(1)
61
riders
45.1km
04:29
890m
890m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
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35
riders
31.8km
02:15
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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28
riders
34.2km
02:11
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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34
runners
23.1km
02:54
760m
760m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
4.28km
00:27
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
11.5km
01:30
460m
460m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
8.43km
00:54
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
riders
26.0km
02:23
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
10.0km
00:36
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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14
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
28.2km
02:41
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Peyruis offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 59 routes across these sports. More than 9,000 visitors have explored the area, with routes receiving an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars.
Peyruis provides 14 hiking routes. A notable option is the 'Tour de Praconteau,' a difficult 8.7-mile (14 km) forest circuit with a 1,640-foot (500 m) elevation gain, offering panoramic views of the Durance Valley. Another regional highlight is the 'Sentier des Pénitents' near Les Mées. Find more options in the Hiking around Peyruis guide.
Peyruis features 16 mountain biking routes. The 'Liaison VTT - Peyruis - Château-Arnoux' is a technical circuit with single-track trails. The 'Piste du Pas de Peyruis' is a multi-use dirt/gravel road suitable for mountain bikers and e-bikers. Explore more routes in the MTB Trails around Peyruis guide.
Peyruis offers 3 dedicated road cycling routes. The broader Durance Valley, where Peyruis is located, provides extensive opportunities, including segments of 'La Durance à vélo' (V862). This route follows the Durance Valley for nearly 280 miles (450 km). Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Peyruis guide for more details.
Peyruis has 12 touring cycling routes. The region is part of 'La Durance à vélo' (V862), a nearly 280-mile (450 km) route connecting historic sites and landscapes. A scenic 9.3-mile (15 km) segment, 'Tronçon 14 – De la Chapelle Saint-Donat à Cruis,' offers 360° views of the Durance Valley. More options are available in the Cycling around Peyruis guide.
Peyruis offers 14 routes suitable for jogging and trail running. The 'Piste du Pas de Peyruis' is a multi-use dirt/gravel road that accommodates trail runners. These routes traverse wooded settings and agricultural landscapes. Find more information in the Running Trails around Peyruis guide.
Komoot offers several guides for Peyruis, including Road Cycling Routes around Peyruis, Hiking around Peyruis, and MTB Trails around Peyruis. There are also guides for touring cycling, running, and gravel biking. These guides provide detailed information and route suggestions for various activities.
Peyruis is characterized by verdant wooded hills, the Durance River, and agricultural landscapes with olive groves, fields, orchards, and vineyards. Panoramic views of the Durance Valley and the peaks of Haute-Provence are common. The area also features historical remnants like feudal castle ruins and old fountains.
There are 59 routes available in Peyruis on komoot, covering sports such as road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. These routes have been explored by more than 9,000 visitors. The average rating for routes in Peyruis is 4.41 out of 5 stars.
The official website for the municipality of Peyruis is peyruis.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Peyruis can be reached by phone at 04 92 33 21 00.
Peyruis offers routes suitable for gravel biking. The 'Piste du Pas de Peyruis' is a multi-use dirt/gravel road that accommodates gravel bikers. This allows for exploration of the region's diverse terrain. More information can be found in the Gravel biking around Peyruis guide.

