Montagne de Lure Cycling Circuit

VLP Julien Abellan 2
Balade à VAE à Ongles
La Méditerranée à vélo - Olivier Octobre
Au café en terrasse à Forcalquier
La Méditerrannée à vélo - Olivier Octobre
À vélo dans les rues de Forcalquier
VLP Julien Abellan 3
Ongles allée de platanes
VLP Julien Abellan
Maison à Ongles
VLP Sylvie Palpant
Chapelle à Sigonce
38 km
2 h 32 min
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Forcalquier
Mountains

This short cycling adventure from Forcalquier leads to the foot of the mighty Montagne de Lure via the startling geological site of Les Mourres and the enchanting villages of Fontienne, Saint-Etienne les Orgues, Cruis and Sigonce. This circuit allows riders to make the most of exceptional views over the valley and the Alpine summits in the background, crossing fertile countryside.

Gradients and elevation

Ascents: 485m
Descents: 489m
Lowest point: 480m
Highest point: 722m

Road types

38km (100%) By road

Surface

37km (97%) Smooth
1km (3%) Unknown

The Cycle Route

This cycling circuit featuring many steep stretches leads riders through some of the Luberon’s most beautiful landscapes. The first slope takes you up to Fontienne via a splendid perched road. Then you head on to Saint-Etienne les Orgues, followed by an easy road taking you to Cruis, a charming Provençal village. Returning to Forcalquier, the cycling circuit crosses bucolic stretches of countryside.

SNCF train station

Forcalquier bus station

Don't miss

  • Forcalquier : the Citadel; the Couvent des Cordeliers; the geological site of Les Mourres; la Biscuiterie (for biscuits); Caves de Régusse (wine shop); France Montgolfière (for hot-air ballooning). 
  • Cruis: cloister and sundial 

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