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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Castellane
Saint-André-Les-Alpes

View of Lake Castillon – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

Hard

21

riders

View of Lake Castillon – Castillon Dam loop from Saint-André les Alpes

06:58

135km

2,390m

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: June 20, 2026

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After 117 km for 73 m

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Start point

Train Station

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22.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

53.4 km

Col de Toutes Aures

Mountain Pass

3

59.7 km

View of Lake Castillon

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice views of the Lac de Castillon. However, fairly busy road.

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66.3 km

Castillon Dam

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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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66.5 km

Lake Castillon

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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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68.8 km

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

7

72.7 km

Castellane

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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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81.7 km

Col des Lèques (1146 m)

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The Col de Lecques from Castellane is 9km long with an average gradient of 4.5%.

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84.9 km

Clue de Taulanne Rock Arch

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Nice winding section through the Clue de Taulanne, which starts with an archway and then follows a very nice rock formation.

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117 km

This strange construction which sits in one of the bends of the Col du Défens is in reality a work by Andy Goldsworthy, a major figure in land art. It …

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119 km

Col du Défens (1,230 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

One of my favorite passes (1,230 meters) in this region that I know well. A good quality road, very little traffic, magnificent scenery and a very accessible climb on both sides.

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135 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

93.0 km

40.9 km

726 m

186 m

129 m

Surfaces

132 km

2.42 km

139 m

101 m

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Highest point (1,430 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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