VT 23 - ITINERAIRES Vélo VTT

Departing from Digne-les-Bains, set off on the “Terres Noires” mountain bike raid, renowned for its technical and physical trails and astonishing scenery.

Starting from the Villars-Colmars kiosk, through the larch trees, this loop follows a forest track to the cabanes du Puy. The trail descends to the hamlet of Chasse and returns via the hamlet access road.

Located at the foot of La Sapée, this tour follows a forest track up to the cime des Faïsses. After crossing an area of black earth, known as “robines”, the descent

Have you been hesitating between the TransVerdon adventure and the Chemins du Soleil? This section is shared by the two Grandes Traversées VTT, for a grandiose entry into the Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon!

Hunting loop enhanced. Cross the hamlet, a living testimony to a mountain village that has withstood the test of time. The circuit takes in the left bank of the Chasse through the hazelnut trees, with a surprising view of the hamlet.

This easy loop allows you to discover several remarkable elements of Tartonne’s heritage: Notre Dame d’Entraigues, a listed 12th-century church, and the Château de Maladrech, second home of the Gassendi family.

From Lac de Castillon to Castellane, at the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon, and on to Vauplane and Saint-Auban, take in the exceptional panoramas that characterize the Middle Verdon, between mountains and valleys.

From the kiosk, follow route 23 and before the huts, head for the Croix du Puy, where you’ll enjoy a remarkable view of the valley and Verdon villages.

This rolling, technically straightforward circuit offers a chance to see the countryside and visit unsuspected places, unspoilt witnesses to rural life in Haute-Provence.

The Champlatte mountain bike route is located on the heights of the hamlet of La Colle Saint-Michel, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks overlooking the Vaïre and Haut-Verdon valleys.