Puimichel – Col d'Espinouse (838 m) loop from La Brillanne-Oraison

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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La Brillanne

Puimichel – Col d'Espinouse (838 m) loop from La Brillanne-Oraison

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Puimichel – Col d'Espinouse (838 m) loop from La Brillanne-Oraison

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74.2km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Luberon

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.74 km

Castellet

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Nice little place

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Puimichel is a commune in the French department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and has 237 inhabitants. The place is part of the district of Digne-les-Bains. The village on a hill has 1 cafe annex grocery store. Puimichel has its own observatory.

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20.6 km

Puimichel Pass

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Beautiful views, beautiful driving

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31.5 km

D8 - Great route

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The D8 is quiet, has little traffic, and offers beautiful views. It's worth driving along.

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32.2 km

View of the mountains

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Small road and great views of the mountains.

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39.9 km

Col d'Espinouse (838 m)

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Cimbing from the South is probably the easier choice. With only 838 meters it's a rather low Col but a nice excursion. There are comments here on Komoot saying it's …

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57.2 km

Steep descent

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Coming from Entrevennes, there's a very steep descent here. Be careful.

Getting up to Entrevennes is a pretty steep climb, even for e-bikes, but the reward is a beautiful plateau. What mountain goats 😁

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74.0 km

Spiral Stone Staircase

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Located at an altitude of 349 m, in the Durance Valley, opposite Oraison, this town lies at the crossroads of multiple communication routes. The village is known for its tulip …

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74.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.5 km

1.30 km

919 m

500 m

Surfaces

73.2 km

684 m

210 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

June 9, 2025,Lurs - Oraison - Puimichel - Bras d‘Asse - Entrevennes - Oraison - Lurs

A very beautiful tour, but one that's quite challenging. The scenery is fantastic. The D8 is particularly easy to ride, with good surface and little traffic. The climb up Entrevennes is quite challenging, even with an e-bike, and more for the hardy. On the high plateau, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent view.

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