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Autour du Risou by bike
Description
This 60-km cycling loop takes you through the Rosans region. It offers a chance to explore the rugged Oule Valley via the famous Col des Tourettes, one of the highest mountain passes in the Baronnies Provençales (1,126 m above sea level). It then returns to Rosans via the unmissable Col de la Fromagère.
From Rosans, head down Rue Aristide Briand to reach Route de Gap, and follow it to the next intersection.
Take Route D 949 to Montjay via Saint-André-de-Rosans.
In Montjay, follow the D 226 and cross the Col de Serre Larobe (1,014 m) to reach the Serres/Rosans road.
At the intersection, take the D 994 for 2 km until you reach the junction with the D 26.
Begin the climb up the Col des Tourettes (with an average gradient of 7%). Follow the D 26 to La Charce.
In La Charce, take the D 338 then the D 25 to return to Rosans and its Place de l’Abbé Bicais.
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Public transport
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Advice
The Sisteronais Buëch region has been designated an “Espace Cyclosport” by the French Cycling Federation and meets quality standards for accommodating road cyclists.
Advised parking
Abbé Bicais place in Rosans
Access
From Serres (24 km), take the D 994 to Rosans. Turn right in the center of the village onto the D 25.
Arrival
Chruch, Rosans
Departure
Chruch, Rosans
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