Tour du Duffre by bicycle

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Between Oule and Diois, bypass the Duffre, a famous summit easily recognisable in summer and winter thanks to its ski resort. Some beautiful hiking routes, some small wild roads, and wonderful panoramic views. Everything necessary gathered for bicycle lovers!

Description

From Serres, take the departmental road D 27 at the north until La Piarre. Overpass the village and cross Carabès pass before going back down to the Cheylard and reach Valdrôme (a detour towards the Valdrôme ski resort is possible. It is the most southern resort located 9 km away from the village.) Once in the Haut-Diois, you must go up the Fays pass.
When you are at the Establet, ride alongside the same name stream.
Reach the lovely and calm Oule valley and its villages (La Charce, Bruis, Montmorin…).
The route goes under the Duffre and hikes up to the Tourettes pass.
Go back down the departmental road D 994 and Epine village. Reach the departure point to end this ride.

Departure : Tourist office, Serres

Arrival : Tourist office, Serres

Towns crossed : Serres, Sigottier, Piarre, Bâtie-des-Fonds, Valdrôme, Saint-Dizier-en-Diois, Establet, Charce, Valdoule, Ribeyret, Épine, Montclus

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Recommandations

The Sisteronais Buëch is labelled « Espace Cyclosport » by the Cycling French Federation and meet some welcoming quality criterion for road cycling cyclist.
A detour towards the Valdrôme ski resort is possible. It is the most southern resort located 9 km away from the village: www.ladromemontagne.fr
Serres village visit recommended. This village shares its past with its vaulted passages (soustets).

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