Discover Sisteron, between geology and orchards in the heart of the UNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence with a small easy loop around the Baume mountain, whose vertical strata facing the citadel give you an overview of the geological richness of the place. The large loop will guide you to our hilltop villages via small roads in the middle of apple orchards.

Freewheeling bike ride between the Alps and Provence
Sisteron Buëch Tourist Office

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By bike between the citadel and the orchards

Cycle through the heart of Haute-Provence

Discover Sisteron, between geology and orchards in the heart of the UNESCO Geopark of Haute-Provence with a small easy loop around the Baume mountain, whose vertical strata facing the citadel give you an overview of the geological richness of the place. The large loop will guide you to our hilltop villages via small roads in the middle of apple orchards.

Freewheeling bike ride between the Alps and Provence
Sisteron Buëch Tourist Office

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Wild gorges and bucolic roads

Drive to the Méouge gorges

You will still find apples in Laragne-Montéglin, between gorges and valleys two loops take the roads lined with orchards to take you to the famous gorges of Méouge, classified Natura 2000 where you can take the time to read the information panels on the emblematic fauna and flora of this exceptional site.

Freewheeling bike ride between the Alps and Provence
Sisteron Buëch Tourist Office

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Between passes and lavender fields

Take on the peaks

Orpierre, offers you a getaway of passes in lavender fields. By following an easy loop starting from the medieval village, you will be entitled to a beautiful climb in the neighboring Drôme, and why not try the verticality on the way back? The via ferrata of Paturle opposite the village of Orpierre awaits you. The big loop for the strong ones, goes from Rosans to Orpierre passing by the perched village of Lagrand.

Freewheeling bike ride between the Alps and Provence
Xavier Mordefroid

Turnkey stay in freewheel between the Alps and Provence

You can also opt for all-inclusive stays to leave without worrying about logistics, on a 100% freedom cyclo-escapade by bike or mountain bike.

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100% freedom bike or mountain bike getaway

You can even go on a tour between Orpierre and Laragne, to discover the gorges of the Méouge, or the Céans valley by traveling along beautiful straight lines lined with orchards, small winding roads on the Lavender Routes with passes with breathtaking landscapes. The soft mobility associated with the touring ride gives you all the time you want to visit the medieval village of Orpierre, take a break for a swim in the turquoise water of the Méouge, or spend the afternoon listening to the lavender growers talk about their passion.

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