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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Cheiron

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Cheiron

Hard

4.9

(9)

280

riders

Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Cheiron

03:16

58.2km

1,330m

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: April 3, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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909 m

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

4.78 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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6.20 km

Section through the gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

It's pretty amazing to pedal between the limestone cliffs! This section is really superb.

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18.0 km

From Collet de Péoumort to Châteauvieux

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Perfect road, impressive landscape and above all nobody on the road!

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34.9 km

Col de Luens

Mountain Pass

43.9 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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45.7 km

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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49.1 km

Route de Soleilhas

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A few slightly steep bends take you to spectacular viewpoints. Beautiful views are worth it!

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55.1 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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55.3 km

Lake Castillon

Highlight • Other

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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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.5 km

10.2 km

546 m

Surfaces

57.9 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

31°C

12°C

43 %

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Lac de Chaudanne – Castillon Dam loop from Cheiron

Castellane

Section through the gorge

From Collet de Péoumort to Châteauvieux

Lac de Chaudanne

View of Lac de Chaudanne

Route de Soleilhas

Castillon Dam

Lake Castillon

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