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The route rises on a track, with superb views over Lac de Castillon. The trail then descends to Castellane, alternating between paths and wider tracks. The proximity of Lac de Castillon offers the possibility of a swim.
Departing from the village of Thorame-Haute, this mountain bike loop takes in forest tracks and paths. It runs alongside cultivated plots, pastures and coniferous forests, far from the hustle and bustle.
After reaching the village of La Mure along the picturesque “Train des Pignes” railroad line, this circuit climbs along a forest track below the Montagne de Maurel, then plunges into the Isole valley along a shady path.
Head for the Gorges du Verdon and the magnificent village of Rougon, facing the sublime point. The section follows the ancient Roman road through the hamlet of Chasteuil and the wild plateau of Suech… under the watchful eye of the Verdon vultures. Sensational!
The tour heads for La Valette, a typical mountain hamlet that has withstood the rigors of the climate. The return journey is a pleasant one along the left bank of the Issole.
A superb route through the Issole national forest. Climb alternating road and track to the summit of Chalvet, a world-famous site for hang-gliding.
From Rougon to La Palud-sur-Verdon, you’ll ride over the bubbling gorges of the Verdon and its emerald waters. The route then takes you to the beautiful abandoned hamlet of Châteauneuf les Moustiers, then to the hamlet of Les Chauvets, via the Roman road.
Starting out from Thorame-Basse or Château Garnier, the Chemins du Soleil trails take you to the hamlets of Château Garnier and La Bâtie, which have developed a sheep farming industry suited to the area’s farmland.
This route, reserved for the more athletic, combines loops 12 and 13.
The most athletic will complete this itinerary in 3 hours
The last “mountain” section climbs on track and then path to the Mondenier crests. The panorama that unfolds is breathtaking: Provence awaits you! A long, steep and technical descent takes you back to Moustiers.