View of the Verdon Gorge – Lac de Chaudanne loop from Trigance

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Draguignan

Trigance

View of the Verdon Gorge – Lac de Chaudanne loop from Trigance

Hard

4.3

(3)

142

riders

View of the Verdon Gorge – Lac de Chaudanne loop from Trigance

03:18

62.1km

1,090m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 284 m for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.22 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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A gorgeous mix of colors.

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9.45 km

Castellane – Gorges du Verdon (partly)

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If you pass through in the morning, the area is not very busy.

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24.7 km

Lac de Chaudanne

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It is a superb lake, with turquoise waters, surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. The decor is breathtaking.

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26.6 km

Upstream from Castellane, the Castillon lake is a sublime artificial body of water fed by the Verdon. The famous gorges of the river make the landscape even more beautiful by dressing the waters of the lake.

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30.0 km

Route de Soleilhas

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A few slightly steep bends take you to spectacular viewpoints. Beautiful views are worth it!

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36.4 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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36.6 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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38.8 km

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

42.7 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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62.1 km

End point

Parking

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