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Tour de la Baume by bike
Description
Winding along both slopes of Montagne de la Baume, this 21-kilometer trail lets you explore the area around Sisteron while passing through the small village of Entrepierres. It’s the perfect opportunity to take a short break and discover the diverse landscapes just outside the city.
The route starts in an urban area, leaving Sisteron and following the Durance River southward.After crossing the Durance (near the wastewater treatment plant), the route climbs toward the village of Entrepierres via the D217. Pass through the small village until you reach the base of a rocky cliff. You’ll go around Montagne de la Baume. You then follow the GRP trail of the Grande Traversée des Préalpes to the Col de Mézien (814 m). From there, you can begin a beautiful descent on the D3. This road offers a panoramic view of the Durance Valley and then of Sisteron and its citadel from the heights. The return to town is via the bridge over the Durance.
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Public transport
Let’s limit our trips and use public transportation and carpooling: zou.maregionsud.fr
Advice
The Sisteronais Buëch region has been designated an “Espace Cyclosport” by the French Cycling Federation and meets high standards for welcoming road cyclists. Recommended stop at the Citadel of Sisteron: www.citadelledesisteron.fr
Advised parking
Parking lot of the climbing site of La Baume, Sisteron
Access
From Sisteron (1 km), exit through the tunnel under the citadel and take Route D 951 toward La Motte-du-Caire to reach the Baume Bridge.
Arrival
Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
Departure
Tourist Information Office, Sisteron
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