Les hauteurs de Crots
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Les hauteurs de Crots

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A landscape fit for a postcard! From the Château de Picomtal to the banks of the Durance, this route boasts a natural and built heritage that is full of interest.

From the outset, at the foot of the medieval castle of Picomtal, the route begins with a climb, on which you can admire the panorama. Then it's on to the banks of the Durance, dominated by Embrun and its historic quarter. The return journey to Crots follows a landscape of arable fields, with no real difficulties.

Description

  1. From the centre of Crots, follow the small road that runs alongside the château of Picomtal at the bottom in the direction of Le Poêt, gaining height fairly quickly through a succession of bends.
  2. Take a short descent towards Baratier. Follow the D40 for a short stretch before turning right towards Crévoux.

  3. Carry on for nearly 3km then cross the Durance on a metal bridge (wooden floor) towards Embrun. Quickly, turn left and follow the route de la Digue, which is closed to vehicles.

  4. This road runs alongside the river and joins a footbridge to cross over the Durance again. Follow the cycle path towards Baratier (short section under the N94) and head towards a roundabout.

  5. Take the second exit towards La Mure (D240), drive 100 m then take another right fork. At the next crow's-foot intersection, take the Chemin du Grand Liou, which continues to the right.

  6. Continue straight on, skirting fields, until you reach the village of Crots.
  • Departure : Town centre car park, Crots
  • Arrival : Town centre car park, Crots
  • Towns crossed : Crots, Baratier, Saint-Sauveur, and Embrun

Forecast

Altimetric profile

Recommandations

  • Respecter le sens de circulation des parcours.
  • Respecter les autres usagers de la route.
  • Le port du casque est obligatoire
  • N’hésitez pas à consulter info route 05 avant de partir

Transport

From Gap:

  • Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : 5 times a day

From Embrun:

  • Zou! network : Line 69 / Frequency : 5 times a day

More information: https://zou.maregionsud.fr

Access and parking

Follow the N94 from Gap or Embrun to Crots and then the town centre.

Parking :

Town centre car park, Crots

Source

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