View of Château de Tallard – Tallard Castle loop from Valserres

Road cycling routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gap

Valserres

View of Château de Tallard – Tallard Castle loop from Valserres

Moderate

riders

View of Château de Tallard – Tallard Castle loop from Valserres

03:36

79.4km

850m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.32 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.27 km

Tallard Castle

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The small streets of the town of Tallard lead to its 10th century castle. Its exceptional condition is a reference for all history and architecture enthusiasts.

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40.2 km

Tour de garde - Magnificent viewpoint

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Perched village with its guard tower. A must on the border of the Alpes de Haute Provence

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49.5 km

Along the canal

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Road without traffic, great for cycling in peace.

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65.1 km

Purple Wooden Cart in La Saulce

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Old wooden cart adorned with flowers.

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70.5 km

The Castle of Tallard is one of the most important medieval monuments in the French Hautes-Alpes. It stands in the village of Tallard, about 20 km from Gap, in a dominant position over the Durance valley.

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70.8 km

Tallard Castle

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79.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.2 km

9.94 km

1.36 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.9 km

2.47 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 November

14°C

7°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 4, 2024,Le long du canal EDF boucle au départ du Stade Givaudan

Barely 2 km of national road to Tallard before turning right towards Bois Roland to reach La Saulce. 1 very large part along the canal from the La Saulce exit to Rourebeau.. the surface of the road which makes the loop passing through Laragne is of very good quality. The return via Monetier, Curbans, Tallard and Côte de Chateauvieux is …

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