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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Peille

Castillon Pass – Braus Pass loop from Peille

Routes

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Peille

Castillon Pass – Braus Pass loop from Peille

Hard

riders

Castillon Pass – Braus Pass loop from Peille

08:13

94.7km

2,830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 60.4 km for 839 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

After 63.7 km for 5.17 km

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.90 km

Arriving in Peille on your touring bike is a scenic and rewarding experience as you wind your way through the rugged landscape of the Côte d'Azur.
The village, perched on a hilltop, greets you with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. As you approach, you'll discover a beautiful mix of narrow, winding roads and lush greenery, with a final tunnel approach through the rocky cliffs adding a touch of enchantment to your arrival.

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7.89 km

Col du Saint-Bernard

Mountain Pass

18.9 km

Castillon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastically beautiful pass road without traffic, as this runs mostly on the new road.

Attention: the new road is closed to cyclists, because at the top of the pass there is a 1km long, single-lane tunnel. This highlight is located on the old road that runs exactly over the tunnel of the new road. Therefore it may happen that komoot sends you on the new road. Be sure to check before driving!

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28.0 km

Ouvrage de Saint-Roch

Fort

29.1 km

Sospel Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Historic town of Sospel, in the heart of the Bévéra valley, at the gates of the Mercantour National Park. Very pretty houses with picturesque colored facades.

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29.1 km

Sospel

Highlight • Settlement

In Sospel, you are already in Italy!

You will discover very pretty streets and alleys with colorful houses where it is pleasant to stroll, a superb baroque-style cathedral, but also the Pont-Vieux, as well as several still standing Maginot Line fortifications.

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34.4 km

Hairpin bends of Notre-Dame de la Ménour

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

Just after passing near Notre-Dame de la Ménour, a sanctuary dating from the 12th century, the road takes the form of a very beautiful serpentine with numerous hairpin turns. It's a pure delight for cyclists. Don't hesitate, before setting off, to stop at the chapel which overlooks the Gorges du Piaon from a height of 780 meters.

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60.2 km

Pas de L'Escous

Mountain Pass

63.5 km

Col de l'Adé

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This pass at an altitude of 1149 meters again offers some very beautiful views.

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69.0 km

Braus Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

People have been stopping to marvel at this view since the col’s famous switchbacks were constructed in the early 20th century. Take your time up the ascent and you will admire the olive groves, and maybe spy the remnants of the old Route Royale, the salt road that linked Nice and the coast to Piedmont and the Dukes of Savoy in Turin.

Col de Braus is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/2UvpAmH and claim your badge if you rode this classic.

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72.1 km

Ruins

94.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

37.1 km

1.87 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

36.9 km

13.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

28°C

21°C

25 %

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Castillon Pass – Braus Pass loop from Peille

Peille Village

Tunnel entrance to Peille

Castillon Pass

Sospel Old Bridge

Sospel

Hairpin bends of Notre-Dame de la Ménour

Col de l'Adé

Braus Pass

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