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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col de la Pousterle – View of the Fournel Valley loop from Briançon

Routes
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Col de la Pousterle – View of the Fournel Valley loop from Briançon

Hard

6

riders

Col de la Pousterle – View of the Fournel Valley loop from Briançon

06:19

73.5km

2,160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Réserve naturelle des Partias

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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847 m

Briançon

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Briançon is a fortified city in the heart of the French Alps. At 1,326 meters above sea level it is one of the highest cities in France. Its fortifications, designed …

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23.8 km

Views of the Durance

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I recommend driving along this street because there's little traffic and the view is excellent.

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23.9 km

Outlook

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Always spectacular views

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26.6 km

A beautiful view from the entrance to Vallouise

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29.3 km

La Gyronde

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A beautiful alpine river that has its source in the glaciers of the Écrins massif.

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45.2 km

Col de la Pousterle

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After a long, unpaved climb, you reach the top of Col de la Pousterle. From here, you have stunning views over the Vallouise valley and Puy Saint Vincent. Once on …

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46.2 km

Col de la Pousterle

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South side of the Col de la Pousterle with impressive views over the Fournel Valley. Our favourite house climb, or descent.

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46.6 km

View of the Fournel Valley

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View from the other side of the Col de la Pousterle, close to Puy Saint Vincent. I like to light the barbecue here or interrupt my journey for a well-deserved stop with a view.

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73.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

26.6 km

4.80 km

2.99 km

2.08 km

404 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

27.8 km

8.31 km

4.24 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,880 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

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Sunday 31 May

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