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The banks of Serre-Ponçon
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Description
A relatively short loop that is nonetheless very varied. You'll enjoy some beautiful views of the mountains and, on the way back, an open panorama of the Durance and its valley.
From the car park, take the footbridge over the Durance. Follow the cycle path towards Baratier (short section under the N94) and head towards a roundabout.
Take the second exit towards La Mure (D240), drive 100 m then take another right fork. At the next crow's-foot intersection, take the Chemin du Grand Liou, which continues to the right.
Continue straight on, skirting fields, until you reach the village of Crots. Cross it heading west while admiring the château of Picomtal.
Just before you reach the N94, take a small tarmac road to the right and go through a tunnel to find yourself on the other side of the N94.
Now head towards the lake and then set off along the dyke, with Embrun as a backdrop. Rejoin the footbridge over the Durance to return to the starting point.
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Public transport
From Gap: Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : 5 times a day More information: zou.maregionsud.fr
Advice
Respecter le sens de circulation des parcours. Respecter les autres usagers de la route. Le port du casque est obligatoire N’hésitez pas à consulter info route 05 avant de partir
Advised parking
Embrun lake car park
Access
Follow the N94 from Gap or Briançon towards Embrun, then as far as the car park at the dam (D467).
Arrival
Embrun lake car park
Ambiance
This route includes a number of passages specially designed for safe cycling. So it's suitable for ages 7 to 77! Pleasant paths take you between mountain landscapes and farmland. The return journey to Embrun follows a cycle path along the banks of Lake Serre-Ponçon.
Departure
Embrun lake car park
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