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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Forcalquier
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

Orchard Road – Les Mées Mountains loop from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

Hard

4.4

(9)

80

riders

Orchard Road – Les Mées Mountains loop from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban

03:59

62.0km

730m

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: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 56.2 km for 116 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

4.71 km

EDF Canal

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Mini cycle path against the railing which has the merit of existing and of avoiding rubbing shoulders with the many cars on the national road. Unlike other places along the national, here you can drive safely.

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8.51 km

Canal EDF

Lake

18.7 km

Col de Puimichel

Mountain Pass

4

24.1 km

Puimichel

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Puimichel is a commune in the French department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and has 237 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Digne-les-Bains. The village on a hill has 1 cafe annex grocery store. Puimichel has its own observatory.

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39.4 km

Orchard Road

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This very quiet little road passes through the middle of numerous plantations. It is the proximity to the Durance which allows for abundant watering. There are both apple trees and …

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44.7 km

7

45.3 km

Paillerols

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Passing through this tiny hamlet allows you to avoid the Oraison departmental road which is much busier.

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8

53.1 km

Unique rocky landscape in the town.

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9

53.5 km

Church in Les Mées

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Imposing church in the town and several bars, restaurants and a small supermarket.

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10

53.7 km

Les Mées Mountains

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Nice place and great rocky landscape.

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62.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.5 km

8.70 km

4.33 km

562 m

439 m

404 m

130 m

Surfaces

43.9 km

17.3 km

441 m

367 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Saturday 11 July

33°C

13°C

11 %

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