Canadel Pass – Flower town of Bormes-Les-Mimosas loop from Bormes-les-Mimosas

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Toulon

Bormes-Les-Mimosas

Canadel Pass – Flower town of Bormes-Les-Mimosas loop from Bormes-les-Mimosas

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Canadel Pass – Flower town of Bormes-Les-Mimosas loop from Bormes-les-Mimosas

03:48

57.5km

870m

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 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de Port-Cros (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.68 km

Toulon-Ste Maxime cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Wonderful views of the Mediterranean.

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8.26 km

Bassin Beaumont

Lake

16.3 km

Canadel Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Canadel is 4.3 km long with a total drop of 239 m. The average steepness of the climb is 5.5% with some 10% steeper sections near the top before flattening out to 2%.

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18.8 km

Viewpoint

24.4 km

Col de Barral

Mountain Pass

34.8 km

Col du Caguo Ven

Mountain Pass

36.1 km

Bormes-les-Mimosas Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful view of the bay of Minosa.

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37.4 km

Flower town of Bormes-Les-Mimosas

Highlight • Other

After a strenuous bike ride you reach the magical place.

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40.5 km

Superb section of the Toulon-Sainte-Maxime cycle path

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The Chemin du Train des Pignes is a nice section of cycle path laid out on a disused railway line. It offers cyclists the opportunity to enjoy a well-maintained pedestrian section of cycle path.

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44.3 km

Old railroad

Highlight • Other

Ingenious bike path, no cars and enough space. Also suitable for racing bikes due to asphalt. The gradients are also moderate due to the railway line.

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52.1 km

Bregançon Castle

Highlight • Castle

Here you will pass many wine fields and marvel at great castle-style wineries.

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54.3 km

Griotte Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Pas de la Griotte is a small climb at an altitude of 72m. Nevertheless, on the way down, you can enjoy a view of the Mediterranean Sea. The climb …

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57.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.2 km

10.7 km

8.12 km

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.1 km

3.88 km

469 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

24°C

16°C

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Comments

November 11, 2024,Boucle inversee depuis Le Lavandou à la route des crêtes et au col de Canadel

Very easy by taking the loop in reverse. In recovery it is perfect

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March 29, 2024,Auf der „Route de Crete“: von Le Lavandou nach Candel

It's a steep climb, no problem thanks to the e-bikes; and once at the top we enjoy the "Route de Crete", which takes us parallel to the sea along the mountain ridge; with great, wide views that would have been even more beautiful if the visibility had been clear. The path takes us past flowering slopes, olive groves, old cork …

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September 19, 2022,Fahrradtour

Easy to moderately difficult tour from Pramousquier via Le Lavandou and Bormes-les-Mimosas, the Route des Crêtes to the Col de Canadel and back to the coast at Rayol. Magnificent view!

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April 14, 2023,Sortie à vélo + charette (Elliot) tour dans le lavandou

Coastal road there and back via the ridge road
Strong Mistral with beautiful lenticular clouds

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April 1, 2022,Le Lavandou - Bormes les Mimosas – Route des Crêtes

The ultimate highlight in holiday paradise. Conquer the mountains in gentle serpentines near Borm, enjoy a fantastic panoramic view on the ridge route, race downhill to the coast and roll back to Le Lavandou on the long-distance cycle path 😎

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