Three major mountain bike journeys in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
This VTOPO guide explores unspoilt nature between the Alps and Provence, with mountains, gorges, plateaux and hilltop villages. It presents routes of roughly 200 to 300 km, each divided into eight or nine stages; the detailed distances range from 200 to 293 km.
Alpes-Provence: 293 km
From Col de Larche to Manosque, the route crosses high Alpine pastures, wild valleys and geological reserves. It passes Lake Serre-Ponçon and Montagne de Lure, combining singletrack, heritage and iconic scenery.
TransVerdon: 248 km
From Col d'Allos to Gréoux-les-Bains, this itinerary links high mountains, the Verdon Gorge and the Valensole Plateau. Technical trails, mountain lakes and authentic villages accompany a journey along the Verdon from its source to its lower gorges.
Chemins du Soleil: approximately 200 km
From Sisteron to Castellane, the route offers Alpine views and visits Cousson and the Terres Noires. It crosses the Haute-Provence Geological Reserve to the Verdon, mixing wild trails and technical sections.
The guide describes the routes and their stages for multi-day mountain biking and bikepacking.