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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Embrun

Les balcons de la Durance – loop in the Écrins National Park

Moderate

4.5

(34)

468

riders

Les balcons de la Durance – loop in the Écrins National Park

02:17

34.0km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.40 km

View of Embrun

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From the plain of the Durance and between the meadows you look out over the city of Embrun.

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11.5 km

The Balconies of the Durance

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View of the very blue waters of the Durance from a pretty little hilly road.

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19.4 km

This village is located in a narrow passage formed by a geological lock at the entrance to Guillestrois. The Durance is boxed here between two mountain walls. A bridge was …

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19.6 km

Gravel path

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Great gravelroad along the railroad offering a quiet and scenic alternative to the busy mainroad.

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27.6 km

Châteauroux-les-Alpes

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Châteauroux, the capital of the Indre, was founded around 937 AD when Raoul the Fat, Lord of Déols, built Château Raoul on the left bank of the Indre, the name …

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34.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

3.03 km

2.70 km

1.76 km

626 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

2.65 km

2.42 km

485 m

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

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Friday 29 May

25°C

7°C

47 %

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Trail Reviews

Sylvia de Vries
July 3, 2023, Les balcons de la Durance – boucle dans le Parc national des Écrins

Lovely ride, I would only do the gravel part with solid tires, but it is certainly doable.

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Family tour in bicycle taxi mode, also taking the dog for a walk along the Les balcon de la Durance cycle path. Beautiful route with little car traffic. lots of bikes, especially racing ones, and fantastic views

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