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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Castellane
Thorame-Haute

Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Thorame-Haute

Hard

5.0

(2)

18

riders

Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Thorame-Haute

02:35

39.9km

540m

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: March 28, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

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2.04 km

Sagnes Lake

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Located in the commune of Thorame-Haute, Lac des Sagnes is a hillside lake created in the 1960s by a group of farmers in order to have a water reservoir for …

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2

13.1 km

Bridge over the Issole

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Even smaller road D219, great scenery, little traffic.

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3

13.6 km

D219

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Small road, slight climb, beautiful scenery.

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4

17.4 km

Lambruisse

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At least there are 2 water points in the village.

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5

18.3 km

Last climb before the pass

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These are the only steep climbs with 2 bends from this side.

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6

20.1 km

Col du Défens (1,230 m)

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One of my favorite passes (1,230 meters) in this region that I know well. A good quality road, very little traffic, magnificent scenery and a very accessible climb on both sides.

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7

22.0 km

Tragedé de Laval

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Directly on the D219, there is a sign pointing to a memorial site for the Resistance.

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8

38.1 km

Lake des Sagnes

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Located in the commune of Thorame-Haute, Lac des Sagnes is a hillside lake created in the 1960s by a group of farmers in order to have a water reservoir for …

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39.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

270 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

270 m

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Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Monday 25 May

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