Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Rimplas

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Rimplas

Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Rimplas

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Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Rimplas

04:16

69.5km

1,900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 35.2 km for 74 m

After 35.5 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.46 km

PO de Valdeblore

Fort

11.9 km

Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane)

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Col Saint Martin is an Alpine pass that connects the Vésubie valley with the Tinée valley. It is 1,500 meters high and the climb on both sides is quite challenging, …

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13.5 km

Panoramic View of Saint-Martin-Vésubie

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Great scenic view at the surrounding mountains and villages in the valley down below, if you're coming from Col Saint-Martin going down to the village of Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

Magnificent views of …

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33.9 km

Damaged Road in Val de Vésubie

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massive road damage after the flood disaster. There is a drive around

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35.3 km

Lantosque

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The village of Lantosque offers the opportunity to enjoy a different kind of sport. Professionals in the discipline will take you on a more intimate discovery of the Vésubie Gorges, …

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50.0 km

Saint-Martin-Vésubie

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Saint-Martin-Vésubie is the last village before the Mercantour National Park. It is also a very special place for those who love nature and canyoning in particular.

Many courses are close …

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57.8 km

Saint-Martin Pass

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Col Saint Martin (el. 1500 m.) is a high mountain pass in the Alps in the department of Alpes-Maritimes in France.[1]

It is traversed by the D-2205 highway.[2]

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58.2 km

Col de la Colmiane

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The Col de la Colmiane, also known as the Col Saint-Martin, is 16.5 km long with an elevation gain of 1021 m. The average gradient of the climb is 6.2% …

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61.2 km

Saint Dalmas

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With its narrow streets and narrow houses, the village looks very much like the Corsican mountain villages.

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69.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.1 km

274 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

69.0 km

360 m

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

10°C

4°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 24, 2024,RdGA #7 La Colmiane / Col Saint-Martin, Col de Turini

Down, up, down, up, fini
With the Col de Turini we have reached the last major pass on the Route des Grandes Alpes.

What a fantastic route. Really highly recommended. But we were also incredibly lucky with the weather... and the group was fantastic too.
Many thanks to @Bea_Sportmietz for the great organization, the tour planning, the accommodation and everything …

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