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Embrun

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

Hard

3.0

(1)

39

riders

View of the Durance River – Lake Serre-Ponçon loop from Embrun

02:12

27.7km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national des Écrins (aire d’adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

610 m

Embrun Old Town

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A nice place to visit

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2.75 km

View of the Durance River

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From here we enjoy a breathtaking view of the Durance and its turquoise water. If you have a moment, I encourage you to put your feet in the water before continuing your adventure!

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8.32 km

Picomtal Castle

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4

23.2 km

5

24.1 km

Ornithological observatory

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6

24.3 km

Lake Serre-Ponçon

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Lake Serre-Ponçon, located on the border between the departments of Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is the largest artificial lake in mainland France and the second largest in Europe. Created by a …

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

3.82 km

3.04 km

1.20 km

927 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

2.43 km

946 m

911 m

121 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Saturday 31 October

9°C

-2°C

51 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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