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Grande travers\u00e9e des Hautes-Alpes<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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An XXL mountain bike trip from north to south in the Hautes-Alpes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No cheating here. Real mountain biking. Committed, playful, drop-dead gorgeous. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Your itinerary6<\/em>key stages, from glaciers to lavender<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Grande Travers\u00e9e des Hautes-Alpes by mountain bike<\/a> is a thread stretching between the \u00c9crins and Provence. A unique track, the kind that stays with you for a long time… and in your head. Single tracks, scalpel-sharp descents, moods that change with every pass. You ride above the ridgelines, breathe in the altitude, vibrate with the earth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Day 1<\/em>La Grave \u2192 Le Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the hard stuff. High altitude monotraces facing the Meije<\/strong>, technical passages, high mountain atmosphere. You put your wheels down where you usually look up. Dry, mineral lines. The intro is clear: here, you have to earn it. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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L. Montico<\/div><\/div>

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Day 2<\/em>Le Mon\u00eatier-les-Bains \u2192 Embrun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wide open spaces. From the Col du Lautaret<\/strong> to the Boscodon<\/strong> forest, via the Vallon du Rabioux<\/strong>, it’s all about rolling out, pushing and thrusting. Playful, racy territory, roots and panoramic views around every bend. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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R. Fabregue<\/div><\/div>

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Day 3<\/em>Embrun \u2192 Savines \u2192 Chorges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Morning chill around the lake. Then it’s back to work. Balcony singles above Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/a><\/strong>floating in the warm air. Forest passages, playful switchbacks. You go down, you go up. You smile, you sweat. Good mountain biking, the real thing. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mr Molle<\/div><\/div>

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Day 4<\/em>Chorges \u2192 Montgardin \u2192 La B\u00e2tie-Neuve<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wild transition. Less traffic, more flow<\/strong>. The terrain alternates between open meadows and dense undergrowth. The scenery changes, the light softens. But beware: the climbs sting, the descents wake you up. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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J. Novak<\/div><\/div>

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Day 5<\/em>La B\u00e2tie-Neuve \u2192 Rabou \u2192 Veynes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The big chunk. Passage over the Col de la Gardette<\/strong>, then a plunge into the hanging forests of Rabou<\/strong>. It’s technical, demanding and playful. You pull curves just like at the bike park, except you’re alone, with the vultures as spectators. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crespeau<\/div><\/div>

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Day 6<\/em>Veynes \u2192 Serres \u2192 Laragne<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last line. The scent of the south begins to waft. It smells of garrigue, warm dust. Dry, fast singles, an enduro atmosphere. Legs get hot, heart too. You finish rinsed and satisfied. A real crossing. A real adventure. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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P. Domeyne – AD05<\/div><\/div>

Lavanderaie des Hautes Baronnies<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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6 days, 6 landscapes<\/div>

Each turn of the wheel brings a new discovery<\/p><\/div>

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Practical<\/strong> notebook<\/h2>\n\n
  • Key figures<\/li>
  • Bike home<\/li><\/ul>
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    Key figures<\/p>

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    Start<\/strong>: La Grave-Villar d’Ar\u00e8ne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Finish<\/strong>: Laragne-Mont\u00e9glin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    MAX. ALTITUDE<\/td><\/td>2 500 M<\/td><\/tr>
    ALTITUDE MIN.<\/strong><\/td><\/td>570 M<\/td><\/tr>
    DEVAL. POSITIVE <\/strong><\/td><\/td>17 000<\/td><\/tr>
    KILOMETRE<\/td><\/td>350 KM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Source: INSEE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Bike home<\/p>

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    In the Hautes-Alpes<\/strong>, there’s no shortage of mythical mountain passes and secret back roads that smell of lavender and larches. But when it comes to traveling by bike, one question often comes up: where can you put your handlebars without struggling? That’s where the Accueil V\u00e9lo<\/strong> label comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Behind this little green logo, you’ll find accommodation providers, rental companies, tourist offices and even sightseeing sites that bend over backwards for cyclists. Secure bike rooms, repair kits, route information, practical advice: everything you need to make your stopover as smooth as your pedal stroke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    From Brian\u00e7on<\/strong> to D\u00e9voluy<\/strong>, from Lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/strong> to the valleys of the Bu\u00ebch<\/strong>, certified pros have become reliable, friendly anchor points. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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