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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castellane

Saint-André-Les-Alpes

Castillon Dam – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-André les Alpes

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castellane

Saint-André-Les-Alpes

Castillon Dam – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-André les Alpes

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Castillon Dam – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-André les Alpes

03:52

57.4km

930m

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: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

Col des Robines

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small alpine pass on the N202 (Route Napoleon) between Barrême in the valley of the Asse and Saint-André-les-Alpes in the valley of the Verdon. There is also a small passport sign!
More information: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_des_Robines and alpenrouten.de/Robines-Col-des_point927.html

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28.5 km

Col des Lèques (1146 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Lecques from Castellane is 9km long with an average gradient of 4.5%.

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40.0 km

Col de Cheiron

Mountain Pass

42.4 km

Castillon Dam

Highlight • Monument

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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43.8 km

D955 at Lac de Castillon

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Always beautiful views of the reservoir, unfortunately a bit more traffic.

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47.9 km

Viewpoint

49.1 km

Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

Highlight • Settlement

Small place on the Verdon and the Lac de Castillon.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Julien-du-Verdon and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Castillon

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49.5 km

Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

Highlight • Other

Nice little place near the Castillon reservoir, a campsite would also be possible here.

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52.8 km

Lake Castillon

Highlight • Lake

Lake Castillon results from a water reservoir at the Cheiron hill. When the dam was installed, water engulfed the village of Castillon and the Saint-Julien bridge.

This lake with azure waters is perfect for cooling off.

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54.3 km

Angles Bay / Le Verdon

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Here you can rent boats

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57.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

15.4 km

5.70 km

351 m

252 m

224 m

184 m

Surfaces

54.1 km

2.77 km

317 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

24°C

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Col des Robines

Col des Lèques (1146 m)

Castillon Dam

D955 at Lac de Castillon

Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

Lake Castillon

Angles Bay / Le Verdon

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