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

Sisteron Citadel – Sisteron Citadel loop from Sisteron

Moderate

3.5

(2)

24

riders

Sisteron Citadel – Sisteron Citadel loop from Sisteron

02:03

36.8km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.50 km for 131 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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921 m

Sisteron Citadel

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You are standing on the road leading up to the citadel. Don't miss the chance to visit this fortress.

This eminently strategic site was an essential crossing point. This impregnable …

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1.30 km

Sisteron Citadel

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From time immemorial and at least since Roman times, Sisteron has been considered a strategic point, with its rocky outcrop overlooking the valley which opens the passage between Provence and …

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1.56 km

The city of Sisteron is distinguished by its unique setting of the Rocher de la Baume. The town was passed through by Napoleon on his march north after escaping from Elba. The city now has the Route de Napoléon.

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2.06 km

Sisteron Citadel

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Built on a narrow rocky spine facing the Baume rock bordering the other bank of the Durance, the citadel of Sisteron dominates the town. It includes bastion enclosures and a …

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7.85 km

Northeast Viewpoint

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Panoramas in different directions

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6

8.11 km

Mézien Pass

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very nice little road, no cars, a very nice view

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18.6 km

Provence served on a platter

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A quite exceptional panorama on a very little-frequented road. I highly recommend this route between the Col d'Hysope and Sisteron via the Col de Fontbelle

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24.1 km

Inscribed Stone

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The road that will take you to the Written Stone. A stone carving that dates back to the 5th century.

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36.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

1.61 km

1.48 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

445 m

211 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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