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Saint-André-D'Embrun

Eygliers Lake – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Saint-André-d'Embrun

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Gap

Saint-André-D'Embrun

Eygliers Lake – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Saint-André-d'Embrun

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Eygliers Lake – The Balconies of the Durance loop from Saint-André-d'Embrun

05:46

66.5km

1,920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Col de la Coche

Mountain Pass

23.6 km

Col de chérine

Mountain Pass

25.0 km

Homme de Pierre Viewpoint

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Be careful, this must-see is only worth it for its cairn and the view behind it. Otherwise, in the surroundings, it's all that you don't like during a mountain hike: …

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31.4 km

Risoul

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Once you reach the top of this long climb you can enjoy the beauty of Risoul and its landscapes.

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40.7 km

La Remise de Sophie

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Sandwiches, salads, coffee and local products!

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45.3 km

Le Guil

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Small wooden footbridge that allows you to cross the blue waters of the Guil and join the road to Saint-Guillaume, towards Mont Dauphin.

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47.4 km

Eygliers Lake

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Leisure center accessible free of charge and where it is possible to swim. Two restaurants on the banks and numerous shaded picnic spots.

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47.9 km

Eygliers Lake

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This 4 hectare natural body of water is perfect for families. Surrounded by herbs, it offers the possibility of soaking up the sun or resting in the shade. Swimming is …

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54.1 km

View of Saint-Clément - banks of the Durance

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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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58.2 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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66.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

28.7 km

2.02 km

1.15 km

459 m

151 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

24.3 km

9.88 km

5.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,380 m)

Lowest point (870 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

34°C

15°C

62 %

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Homme de Pierre Viewpoint

Risoul

La Remise de Sophie

Le Guil

Eygliers Lake

Eygliers Lake

View of Saint-Clément - banks of the Durance

The Balconies of the Durance

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