With its long biking trails and numerous lakes, Embrun is a "major centre" for outdoor activity.Tour de France 2008: Stage 15 - Embrun to Prato Nevoso
Lined with historical architecture, the town is located in the Alps near Ecrins National Park and the Serre-Ponçon Lake.Official Tourism Site: Embrun Situation géographique
2008 Tour de France
Embrun is the departure town for stage 15 of the 2008 Tour de France. On July 20, cyclists will trek 185 kilometers eastward to Prato Nevoso, Italy.Bikeradar.com: Stage 15: Embrun - Prato Nevoso
VeloNews reports that the route has long climbs and steep pitches, including a 16-kilometer uphill peddle into Prato Nevoso.VeloNews: STAGE 15: Embrun—Prato Nevoso (185km)
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