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View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

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3.0

(1)

34

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View of the Durance River – View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

02:37

33.0km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.53 km

Durance Bridge

Highlight • Other

This bridge is a crossroads for all routes around Embrum

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2

2.70 km

View of the Durance River

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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3

3.17 km

La Durance

Highlight • River

4

4.16 km

Ornithological observatory

Highlight • Other

5

4.36 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Lake

Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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6

4.53 km

Gravel Path Along Lake Serre-Ponçon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

You can also ride a road bike.

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7

6.01 km

View of Lac de Serre-Ponçon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views, although the water level of this lovely lake has dropped a lot lately. It's a shame to see it compared to 10 years ago.

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8

7.47 km

Picomtal Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

8.94 km

5.35 km

751 m

636 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

7.91 km

2.33 km

803 m

155 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,540 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Thursday 5 November

4°C

1°C

94 %

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