Sisteron Citadel – Les Tourniquets loop from Sisteron

Road cycling routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Forcalquier

Sisteron

Sisteron Citadel – Les Tourniquets loop from Sisteron

Hard

riders

Sisteron Citadel – Les Tourniquets loop from Sisteron

05:52

118km

1,770m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.33 km for 131 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.14 km

Sisteron Citadel

Highlight • Castle

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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1.40 km

View of Sisteron and the Rocher de la Baume

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.92 km

Durance

Lake

2.90 km

Le Buëch

Lake

39.6 km

View of Château de Tallard

Highlight • Other

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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77.5 km

View of Turriers

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Near the rehabilitation and functional rehabilitation center "l'eau vive", the road offers a panorama of the village and the surrounding mountains.

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78.7 km

Turriers from the pass road

Highlight • Other

81.3 km

Col des Sagnes

Mountain Pass

83.3 km

Les Tourniquets

Highlight (Segment) • Other

A real highlight on this route. This series of tight hairpins provides a unique experience when climbing and descending. At the top of them you will have a truly spectacular view.

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87.3 km

Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem Church of Bayon

Highlight • Religious Site

The medieval church of Bayon is a beautiful old church. There is a water fountain to refill bottles, and if this is closed, check out the cemetery, there is usually a water tap.

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108 km

View of the Sasse River and Surrounding Mountains

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An impressive view of the Le Sasse river below and the surrounding mountains. The road is not too busy and gives you an alternative to the main road to Gap.

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118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

2.85 km

2.43 km

502 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

3.38 km

337 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

15°C

-1°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

March 28, 2023,Route : Vallée de la Sasse

Loop concocted by Strava and corrected by me to avoid big roads. Super rolling, sun, wind not too strong: it was great. The ascent of the pass goes through a series of tight hairpins, "the turnstiles", which give a very alpine tone to the thing. And good descent afterwards, full ball. In short, the smile!

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