Cycling Spots around Gap / Embrun
Hautes-Alpes
The area around Lac de Serre Ponçon offers stunning vistas over its azure-blue waters of this large reservoir. Here, you can choose from rides that venture close to the high peaks of the Hautes Alpes or opt for more rolling routes with fewer elevation gains.
Embrun stands out as the most charming town in this region, earning the nickname "Petit Nice" due to its Provencal influences and generally warm climate. You'll find numerous accommodations and excellent bike shops here, ready to provide advice and essential repairs. Heading south from the Lac de Serre Ponçon area, you quickly transition into Provence, cycling through fruit orchards, vineyards, and lavender fields.
For a delightful camping experience geared towards cyclists, consider Camping La Vieille Ferme. They offer tiny houses and glamping options and specialise in catering to cyclists. The campground organises weekly group rides and screens cycling broadcasts on a big screen on their shaded, cosy terrace. Of course, Embrun itself offers lots of other accommodation options as well.
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Planning your cycling trip
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