Barcelonnette – Faucon-de-Barcelonnette loop from Barcelonnette

Mountain biking trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Barcelonnette – Faucon-de-Barcelonnette loop from Barcelonnette

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Barcelonnette – Faucon-de-Barcelonnette loop from Barcelonnette

05:05

62.4km

1,710m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.0 km for 12.4 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 28.5 km for 18.8 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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406 m

Barcelonnette

Highlight • Settlement

Nice town in the Ubaye valley and base for cycling trips to the Col de la Bonette, Col de la Cayolle and Col du Parpaillon.

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9.85 km

Siguret Lake Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice path that runs along Lake Siguret. With the Magnans castle in the background, Lake Siguret is an incredible place. Its landscaped and wooded surroundings make it a true MTB paradise.

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10.5 km

View of Jausiers and the Ubaye Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this village, you can access the mythical Col de la Bonette-Restefond. It is the starting point for beautiful mountain bike trails in the surrounding mountains.

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25.0 km

Lake Eissauprés

Highlight • Lake

A wonder of a small lake in the ascent of the Bonnette.

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28.4 km

Caserne de Restefond

Ruins

29.8 km

Faux col de Restefond

Mountain Pass

31.6 km

Col de la Bonette

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Don’t look too hard at the Bonette’s claim – seen on signposts the length of the ascent from Jausiers in the north and from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée in the south – that …

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37.9 km

Lake Eissaupres

Highlight • Lake

As a stopover at the driveway to the Col de la Bonette. Wonderful rest area with benches to breathe.

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59.9 km

Faucon-de-Barcelonnette has only a few hundred inhabitants and is picturesquely situated in the Ubaye valley. The clock tower, the Trinitarian church and the Saint-Etienne church, which was first mentioned in the 11th century, are worth seeing.

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