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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castillon Dam – Lac de Chaudanne loop from La Garde

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castillon Dam – Lac de Chaudanne loop from La Garde

Hard

5.0

(6)

287

riders

Castillon Dam – Lac de Chaudanne loop from La Garde

03:47

68.0km

1,490m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 46.2 km for 215 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.86 km

Castellane

Highlight • Settlement

Castellane is a superb town located on the edge of the Verdon, 724 meters above sea level. It is dominated by the Roc, a huge rocky outcrop around which the …

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10.7 km

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

3

13.0 km

Lake Castillon

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the lake was created by the dam being built. Beautiful surroundings, with good infrastructure, offers many opportunities for water sports, rest, cycling etc. Highly recommended also if you want to drive around by car

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4

13.2 km

Castillon Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Castillon dam was commissioned in 1948. With its 95 meters high and 200 meters wide, it is rather imposing! It also offers a great view of the Verdon.

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5

22.5 km

View of Lac de Chaudanne

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Upstream from Castellane, the Castillon lake is a sublime artificial body of water fed by the Verdon. The famous gorges of the river make the landscape even more beautiful by dressing the waters of the lake.

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6

24.4 km

Lac de Chaudanne

Highlight • Lake

It is a superb lake, with turquoise waters, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. The decor is breathtaking.

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7

34.8 km

Saint Barnabé Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Super climb, not too steep, with magnificent views of the Chaudane and Castillon lakes.

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8

46.4 km

Clue de Saint-Auban

Highlight • Gorge

Amazing view and no traffic.

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9

46.4 km

St Auban Gorge

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Very nice passage, suddenly you find yourself in fantastic places.

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66.1 km

Col de Luens

Mountain Pass

B

68.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.1 km

11.3 km

601 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.7 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,360 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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