Le Grand Puy Bike Park, Seyne
Specifically developed bike park in the beautiful setting of Haute-Provence
Open from June through to September the chairlift in the beautiful village of Seyne-les-Aples, gives mountain bikers access to great DH (downhill) trails.
Situated in the Alpes de Haute Provence, between Digne-les-Bains and the Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Seyne is classified as "Station Verte de Vacances et Villages de Neige" and has been called "a little piece of Switzerland lost in the sun of Provence."
With the help of slopestyle, freeride and DH pro rider, Robin Chauvin, the trails at Le Grand Puy have been developed with sheer enjoyment in mind. Good for all levels of mountain biker, the varied runs give a good introduction to DH trails, as well as keeping the experts happy on the black run named 'The Committed', where they say "at the first corner you'll understand".
In addition to the downhill trails there is a pump track of banked turns, bumps and small jumps, aimed at helping improve technique and skill.
Open from the end of May, the chairlift runs each weekend from June until September 10:00 to 17:00, with additional opening on Thursday and Fridays in high season, July and August.
What to see
Sights in Provence
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Geoparc de Haute Provence, Digne les Bains
Located 28.7 km away
This unique natural area was designated as a 'Geoparc', the first of its kind, by UNESCO in 2000 and has since become the model for the development of Geoparks across the world.
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St Pancras Chapel, Digne-les-Bains
Located 30.8 km away
St. Pancras chapel was restored by a local team of volunterrs. It overlooks the town of Digne les Bains and offers a panoramic view of the various surrounding peaks.
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La Citadelle, Sisteron
Located 37.0 km away
Sisteron's citadel wouldn't look out of place in an episode of Game of Thrones, with its imposing high walls, fortifications and impressive location looking down over the town below.
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Cathedral Notre Dame des Pommiers, Sisteron
Located 37.0 km away
A Roman Catholic church that was once a catherdral and is now a national monument in France.
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Gorges de la Meouge, near Sisteron
Located 45.6 km away
The Méaouge canyon is classed as a biological reserve thanks to its diverse flora and fauna, some of which come from as far away as north Africa and Iberia.
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Gres d'Annot, Annot
Located 49.4 km away
35 million years ago the "Grès d'Annot" were born, a result of submarine avalanches composed of silt and sand.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Provence
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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La Chassagnette Restaurant
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
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La Cour d'Honneur Restaurant
Located in Avignon
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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Le Temp de Vivre Restaurant, Uchaux
Le Temps de Vivre is situated in the little hamlet of Les Farjons just down the road from Uchaux.
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Les Chenes Verts Restaurant, Tourtour
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
What to do
Things To Do in Provence
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
Where to stay
Hotels in Provence
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Lou Cardalines B&B, near Bedoin
Set in a traditional Provencal building, and carefully renovated, Lou Cardalines offers two guest houses with direct garden or terrace access.
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Hotel des Pins, Bedoin
Hotel des Pins has 25 rooms and suites, a restaurant, a terrace, and a garden.
Price: €1,498
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La Bastide des Bourguets B&B, Sault
Perched on a small cliff, this B&B enjoys great views of the village of Sault below.
Price: €1,610
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L'Escapade Hotel, Bedoin
Located in a charming small village, with free parking and bike storage.
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Le Guintrand Hotel, near Bedoin
This small hotel lies just to the east of Bedoin village in Sainte Colomb, within easy reach of Mont Ventoux.
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Mon Ventoux B&B, near Sault
This charming B&B has four individually decorated bedrooms, free WiFi and indoor storage for bikes.