L’Alpes Provence Verdon – Espace Cyclosport

Follow in the footsteps of the world’s greatest champions on these mythical cols covered by the Tour de France, and your efforts will be rewarded by a breathtaking view of the Lac de Castillon on the descent of the Col de Toutes Aures. From Saint-André-les-Alpes, head for Barrême and the Asse Tartonne valley, then the Col du Défend, a wild road that takes you to Thorame-Haute for a refreshment stop at the fresh water fountains. Finally, a final effort on the Col de la Colle-Saint-Michel with its large pine forests to the summit, a heavenly landscape dotted with thyme. A descent with views over the Méailles plateau and the Vaïre valley before reaching d’Annot. A mountain trail to be savoured with sport

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