Distance 18.1km

Elevation 730m

Duration 3h

Difficulty Difficult

Cross the village to join a small road that winds through the ravine of La Grave and allows you to easily gain altitude. This circuit offers a beautiful panorama of the Durance valley and a descent on steep forest paths.

Description

Cross the charming village of Volonne via the ravine of La Grave to the Trois Bastides. Take part of the PR of the St Joseph chapel and at the crossroads of the track turn right. Then join the Bastide Blanche by a long rolling track on a false flat which offers a beautiful panorama of the Durance valley. Then, take a descent on steep forest paths. Start by crossing a dark beech forest which gives a rather magical atmosphere. Then return to your starting point.

Type : Marked loop

Distance : 18.1km

Elevation : 730m

Duration : 3h

Difficulty : Difficult

Max altitude : 1061m

Marking details

MTB Yellow

Cartographic references

Hike No. 12 on the Val de Durance mountain bike hiking map. IGN TOP 25 No. 3340ET and 3341OT

Comfort and amenities

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Parking

Updated on 26/12/2025 - Provence Alpes Digne les Bains Tourist Office - Suggest an edit: accueilpromotiondlb@gmail.com