VTT n°15 - Les crêtes de Draix

The FAMOUS, 125 km for 3150 m of positive elevation gain in 3 days. Real Enduro mountain biking, steep and committed descents in the black earth, and the best Enduro Specials of the Val de Durance, the perfect formula for seasoned riders. Stay in GPS tracks.In 3 days/2 nights, full board in hotels (dinner not included on day 2). Departure from the tourist office in Château-Arnoux. Transfer to the starting point at La Javie north of Digne-les-Bains by shuttle with mountain bike trailer. Possibility to book on the dates of your choice, all year round. From 2 to 20 people. Day 1: La Javie – > Digne les Bains – 38km / 1061 D+ / 1298m D- New route Day 2: Digne les Bains – > Château-Arnoux – 57km / 1152m D+ / 1276m D- Day 3: Château-Arnoux – > Château-Arnoux – 31km / 918m D+ / 918m D- Longer and shorter GPX tracks provided. Predictable : the picnic on the day of arrival.

The XCO VTT Stadium in Haute-Provence in Château-Arnoux is designed for high-level training. Located in a natural area, free and open all year round, it brings together 4 courses. Parking and departure from the Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux (connection 2,5km)You have the choice of 4 routes: • Red/black course: 5,9 km – 210 m altitude difference – 15 XCO apparatus (jumps, wooden modules, rock garden, dual slalom, stairs, banked turns, etc.) • Blue route: 2,2 km – 100 m difference in altitude • Green route: 1,5 km – 50 m difference in altitude • Natural pumptrack • A fun handling area: 20 pieces of equipment The XCO MTB stadium in Haute-Provence is located at the heart of the Val de Durance MTB singletrack network, which allows you to extend the experience and training on unique natural terrain in France (600 km of marked MTB routes around the Stadium). The tourist office, specialized in mountain biking, will assist you in preparing your stay: · Tourist reception and information point (maps, GPS tracks, topoguides, etc.) · Bike washing station, repair workshop, mountain bike rental, e-bike recharging, cycle store · Marked mountain bike, road bike, gravel, trail routes · Specialized accommodation “Accueil Vélo” · National high-level training center · Weight room with high-end equipment · Doctor, physiotherapists…

THE AUTHENTIC, 210 km for 5310 m of positive elevation gain in 4 days. The best All Mountain, Enduro and Cross-Country tracks in the Provence Alpes mountain bike area.A 4-day/3-night, full-board trip in guesthouses (dormitory or private room supplement) and hotel, departing from Verdaches. Bookings are available year-round for your preferred dates. Departure from the Val de Durance Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux, with shuttle transfer to the starting point via mountain bike trailer. Groups of 2 to 20 people. Day 1: Verdaches > Digne-les-Bains 54km / 1517m D+ / 2012m D- Day 2: Digne-les-Bains > Peyruis 62km / 1419m D+ / 1531m D- Day 3: Peyruis > Château-Arnoux 51km 1214m E+ / 1299m E- Day 4: Château-Arnoux > Château-Arnoux 43km / 1161m elevation gain / 1160m elevation loss Longer or shorter GPX tracks possible. Predictable : the picnic on the day of arrival.

The MAXIGEANT, 260 km for 6250 m of positive elevation gain in 5 days. This stay requires very good physical capacity because of the distances, for experienced mountain bikers. Beautiful Enduro passages in the Terres Noires. Stay in GPS tracks.In 5 days/4 nights, full board in hotels and stopover lodges (dormitory or room supplement), free dinner on day 4. Departure from the Val de Durance tourist office in Château-Arnoux in the morning. Transfer at the start by shuttle with mountain bike trailer to the starting point in the Alpes de Montclar resort in the Blanche valley. Valid every day from April to November. Type of terrain: alternating tracks and singles Possibility to book on the dates of your choice. From 2 to 18 people. Day 1: Seyne-les-Alpes > Verdaches – 50km – 1326m D+ / 1402m D- Day 2: Verdaches – > Digne les Bains – 47km – 1101m D+ / 1690m D- Day 3: Digne-les-Bains – > Peyruis – 66km – 1451m elevation gain / 1474m elevation loss Day 4: Peyruis – > Château-Arnoux – 52km – 1214m D+ / 1300m D- Day 5: Château-Arnoux – > Château-Arnoux – 43km – 1161m elevation gain / 1160m elevation loss Longer or shorter GPX tracks possible. Predictable : the picnic on the day of arrival.

De l'arrière grand père au petit fils, la poire Sarteau n'a cessé d'accompagner notre quotidien. C'est aujourd'hui avec fierté que nous faisons goûter notre poire confite à la saveur exceptionnelle et authentique.Nous avons à cœur de préserver le savoir-faire artisanal de notre territoire et de le faire découvrir aux papilles gourmandes.