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Puimichel

Col de Puimichel loop from Puimichel

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Digne-Les-Bains

Puimichel

Col de Puimichel loop from Puimichel

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Col de Puimichel loop from Puimichel

02:01

7.12km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.71 km

View of the Observatory and Surrounding Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice stretch of road with fantastic panoramic views of the landscape and mountain peaks in the distance.

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6.27 km

Puimichel Astronomical Observatory

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Amateur Observatory & professional workshop for telescope mirrors. The self-made telescope has 1 m mirror diameter. Sightseeing possible on request.

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6.33 km

Col de Puimichel

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The Col de Puimichel from Le Castellet is 11km long with an average gradient of 3.2%. The maximum gradient is 8%, towards the middle of the climb.

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7.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.50 km

1.19 km

422 m

Surfaces

4.19 km

2.40 km

407 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Thursday 14 May

16°C

4°C

55 %

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