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Orpierre · Hautes-Alpes

ORPIERRE - Col de Pierre Vesce cycle loop

This cycle loop links Orpierre, Villebois-les-Pins and Laborel via Col de Pierre Vesce. The winding roads cross from Hautes-Alpes into Drôme, with a sustained climb to the pass and views of the Baronnies provençales landscapes.

The church and hills of Orpierre, the starting village for the Col de Pierre Vesce cycle loop.
The church and hills of Orpierre, the starting village for the Col de Pierre Vesce cycle loop. Photograph taken on 21 July 2013; the pass is not shown.
Fredurb1 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits · Resized and compressed to WebP; proportions preserved; may be cropped for display. Derivative versions under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Plan your visit

Address
Place du village, Orpierre
Access and precautions
Route on roads open to traffic, with a sustained climb to the pass. Bring water, a helmet and suitable equipment; check the weather and local restrictions.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
23.2 km
Difficulty
Moderate
Prices
Check prices with the venue on its official website.

Information checked on · Parcs naturels régionaux de la région Sud · Chemins des Parcs

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