Route forestière du Porfait – Bridge over the Perthus loop from Théoule-sur-Mer

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Grasse

Théoule-Sur-Mer

Route forestière du Porfait – Bridge over the Perthus loop from Théoule-sur-Mer

Hard

4.4

(10)

389

riders

Route forestière du Porfait – Bridge over the Perthus loop from Théoule-sur-Mer

05:17

52.2km

1,190m

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 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.6 km for 655 m

Open: • 6:00 AM-9:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

4.00 km

Parc de l'Estérel

Nature Reserve

8.09 km

Three Terms Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col des Trois Termes is the entrance to the Estérel Natural Park. It is located on the border between the departments of Var and Alpes-Martimes. It is 575m above sea level.

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16.4 km

Mont Vinaigre Ascent

Highlight • Climb

As you travel along the challenging Route des Cols, you will encounter the formidable Mont Vinaigre, a legendary climb that will test your endurance and cycling skills. This iconic climb, …

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20.2 km

Viewpoint

24.9 km

Route forestière du Porfait

Highlight • Trail

Magnificent landscape ... Stony but accessible course.

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29.9 km

Bridge over the Perthus

Highlight • Bridge

Shady spot to grab a bite. Up into the gully is a nice ride. First segment has become quite challenging on gravel, easy on mtb

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35.4 km

Pic du Perthus Occidental (274 m)

Highlight • Other

Beautiful road cut off from traffic with a view of the 2 peaks of Perthus.

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47.8 km

Col du Trayas

Mountain Pass

48.3 km

Viewpoint between mountain and sea

Highlight • Other

Smooth gravel track with beautiful views.

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50.4 km

Collet de l'Autel

Mountain Pass

52.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.5 km

2.71 km

1.60 km

1.22 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

9.58 km

1.40 km

165 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

24°C

13°C

0 %

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Comments

March 30, 2025,Boucle Route forestière du Porfait – Pont au-dessus du Perthus au départ de Le Clos des Pins

A very nice gravel ride with beautiful scenery.
Be careful with the first part of the route: it starts with road (not much), then moves onto trails that aren't necessarily accessible to city bikes, all the way to the highest point. The second part is mostly downhill on beautiful trails (some recently resurfaced). Easy GPS guidance.
The distance, elevation gain, …

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