In the heart of the Southern Region and the unique landscapes of theUNESCO Haute-Provence Geopark, Provence Alpes Agglomération is the largest mountain bike area in France with 2300 km of mountain bike trails. This area is certified by two cycling federations: the VTT-FFCT (French Cycling Federation) base and the FFC (French Cycling Federation) site. These two labels are recognition for the quality of the services and facilities offered.
80 courses marked on 4 sectors with circuits for all practices: hiking, electric mountain biking, X-Country, All Mountain, Enduro, Downhill, Gravel, night mountain biking...
Something to delight all two-wheel enthusiasts!
Over 50 marked routes are to be explored in order to discover Haute Provence. The essential circuit of the Black Lands makes Digne-les-Bains famous in the world of mountain biking (mountain biking off marked trails is strictly prohibited on this site). The legendary single-track trails in the Val de Durance sector are classified among the most beautiful and fun in France. The Evo Bike Park, ranked among the 10 most beautiful bike parks in the world (7 routes)! To find all the marked circuits, go to the website Provence Alpes Outdoor or download the mobile app!
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Word of experts
Our selection of the most beautiful mountain bike routes by theme:
Unmissable!
The Black Lands
A world-renowned destination, the Terres Noires are a true paradise for mountain bike enthusiasts. Just a few kilometers from Digne-les-Bains, these dark terrains offer spectacular, technical trails that attract riders from around the world. The steep descents, banked turns, and natural obstacles require total mastery of riding.
Mountain biking off marked trails is strictly prohibited on the black earth site.
Electrically assisted mountain bike trail
The Great Mountain Bike Crossings
These routes are great mountain biking itineraries lasting several days, marked out over hundreds of kilometres, and labeled by the French Cycling Federation. There are 13 Grandes Traversées VTT in France. The Provence Alpes mountain bike area offers 3, including 2 crossing Haute Provence!
Enduro Course
Ride peacefully, thrills guaranteed
The Best of Green Courses
Take on the challenge without going into the red
The Best of the Blue Courses
Take on the most technical trails
The Best of the Red and Black Courses
Cycling differently: Vélorail de Haute Provence
The commitment of the Tourist Office
Tourism Quality LabelTM
The Val de Durance Tourist Office in Château-Arnoux holds the Qualité Tourisme brandTM, guarantee of a welcome and rental of equipment constantly thought out and readjusted to allow you to experience this sporting activity in optimal conditions.
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Our suggestions for cycling holidays
Mountain bike stays
Our mountain bike stays are available in appetizing “menus”. Because our itineraries are tasty, it was obvious to present them to you in “à la carte” mode. So, here we go for an appetizer before warming up, discover our 1 to 4 night packages, available all year round.
All-inclusive stays…
- Le MAXIGEANT will appeal to collectors of Grandes Traversées MTB (210 km in 5 days/4 nights for 4600m of elevation gain) in full board with baggage transfer.
- The formulas GIANT et FAMEUX pass through the largest geological reserve in Europe, the Haute Provence Geopark and the emblematic site of Terres Noires – our stay page gives all the information.
- Two other formulas, MYTHIQUE and SUPREME, take place in the Val de Durance, an exceptional mountain bike site, famous for its single-track trails.
- And finally DUO a simplified formula in difficulty?
All MTB routes
VTT n°30 – La Napoléonienne
VTT n°29 – Le domaine du Prieuré
Liaison VTT – Château-Arnoux – Les Mées
Liaison VTT – Les Mées – Château-Arnoux
VTT n°18A – Enduro Baisse de Blanchard
VTT n°4 – La Saint-Jursienne
Parcours bleu – Stade VTT XCO de Haute-Provence
Parcours rouge/noir – Stade VTT XCO de Haute-Provence
