A French balcony road through Gorges du Bachelard
Gorges du Bachelard is a narrow, rocky canyon crammed with waterfalls, stone bridges, and soaring cliffs carved by the Bachelard River, located in the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in France. It's one of the French balcony roads.
Where are Gorges du Bachelard?
The gorges are located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country, within the Mercantour National Park, on the road to Col de la Cayolle.
When was the road through Gorges du Bachelard built?
The first road through the gorges (unsurfaced) was built in 1913. It remains a difficult place in which to pause safely, but the scenery finally softens, and the valley begins to broaden near Fours Saint Laurent.
How long is the road through Gorges du Bachelard?
The road through this canyon is called D902. It’s a small twisty road, in places as bit rough and gravelly, with several bridges. There are bicycles, motorcycles, a few cars and no trucks. The road is pretty steep and narrow but fully paved. It’s 40km (25 miles) long, running north-south from Uvernet-Fours to Entraunes.