From one bank of the Durance to the other

Description

From one bank of the Durance to the other, this itinerary takes you on a tour of villages and hamlets. For the curious, they are home to a whole host of museums! You'll never be bored on this route! Views, some lovely roads and local heritage are all on the menu as you pass through the villages and hamlets neighbouring the Durance. On each stage, you'll be charmed by these typical places tucked away in the Durance valley. - From Embrun station, head down towards the town centre and, at the roundabout, go left towards Briançon. Continue straight on, passing the fire station and reaching a bend just before a large roundabout (shortly after passing under a railway bridge). - Now head towards Châteauroux-les-Alpes along the D994h. Then cross this municipality and continue straight on until you reach the N94. - Drive onto this lane, which can be fairly busy at times and, with caution, ride correctly on the right. After 4 km, enter Saint-Clément-sur-Durance. Cross the village and, after crossing the bridge over the Durance, turn right towards Saint-André d'Embrun. - This is followed by some gentle ascents and descents along the banks of the Durance, taking in the beautiful views. You will also pass through several hamlets before reaching the foot of Saint-André d'Embrun. - Continue straight on, staying on the D994d, towards Embrun. Continue for 4 km and, at the STOP sign, turn right and cross the Durance on a metal bridge (wooden floor) towards the citadel of Embrun. - Finally, take the last ascent back to the starting point.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Getting there

Start: Parking gare d’Embrun, Embrun (05).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/996010-D-une-rive-a-l-autre-de-la-Durance). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 475 m, Parc national des Écrins