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Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Valensole Plateau – View of Moustiers-Saint-Marie loop from Parking public de la maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon

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Digne-Les-Bains

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Valensole Plateau – View of Moustiers-Saint-Marie loop from Parking public de la maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon

Moderate

4.8

(12)

57

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Valensole Plateau – View of Moustiers-Saint-Marie loop from Parking public de la maison du Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon

02:06

26.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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1

1.18 km

Beautiful gravel road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rideable for any type of bike. Beautiful nature and almost no traffic.

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2

3.80 km

Climb to the Valensole Plateau

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The descent was not easy either, small steep bends, beautiful scenery.
It's a shame that cars are allowed to drive there too.

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3

6.20 km

Valensole Plateau

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The Valensole plateau is located at an altitude of 590m and bears the name of the town of Valensole. From the plateau there are views of the mountains in the distance and the lavender fields of the plateau.

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19.5 km

Ascent to the Valensole plateau

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It's the famous "16%", as it is nicknamed in the area! For nearly three kilometers, you will have to pedal hard to climb onto the Valensole plateau. But the rewards …

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5

22.2 km

View of Moustiers-Saint-Marie

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Great area to explore by bike!

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6

23.1 km

Bridge over the river

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7

24.4 km

Gravel trail between Moustiers and Lac de Sainte-Croix

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Gravel path without difficulty! Probably one of the most relaxing parts of the TransVerdon. The path winds through green expanses.

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26.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

8.82 km

1.19 km

185 m

117 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

10.0 km

2.13 km

117 m

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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