Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg
Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France
Point-to-point trail in Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion), Alpes-Maritimes, France. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 47.2 mi (76 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 8,734 ft (2,662 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 35 min
- High point
- 7,638 ft (2,328 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade des Andrieux 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge de la Cayolle 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 20.3 mi (32.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21.8 mi (35.1 km) from start
- Hut: Refuge de la Cantonnière 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from start
- Spring: Source du Var 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Saut du Var 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from start
- Picnic area 27.3 mi (44 km) from start
- Visitor center: Point d'information touristique d'Entraunes 27.4 mi (44.1 km) from start
- Emergency phone 34.9 mi (56.1 km) from start
- Visitor center 38.2 mi (61.5 km) from start
- Shelter 38.3 mi (61.6 km) from start
- Bike repair station 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme 38.3 mi (61.7 km) from start
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Questions about Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg
How long is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg is 47.2 mi (76 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 35 min. It climbs 8,734 ft (2,662 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,638 ft (2,328 m).
How hard is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
Parking at the start, Free. Closest lot to the start: Parking de l'école.
Are there water and toilets on Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
Drinking water on the way at 2.3 mi (3.7 km), 2.5 mi (4 km), 9.8 mi (15.8 km), 10.5 mi (16.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.3 mi (3.7 km), 27.4 mi (44.1 km), 30.9 mi (49.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
Best for Road & touring bike.
Where can you eat near Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
Chez Thierry, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Fromagerie, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Route des Grandes Alpes à vélo, étape 11, Barcelonnette / Valberg?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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