Cimbing from the South is probably the easier choice. With only 838 meters it's a rather low Col but a nice excursion. There are comments here on Komoot saying it's only 2% avergae increase from both sides, which is not correct. Whilst from the South you have quite a few portions wiht low incline you also get your 7% plus especially near the top! Did the north to decent and felt that this needs quite some attention as the road is very narrow with the occasional car driving up and very sharp curves. If you don't like this type of decent you'll be constantly in the brakes. Which is not much fun really.

Maxence

February 10, 2024

The Col d'Espinouse peaks at 838m and has two very different sides. From Bras d'Asse, more than 10 km of climbing awaits you and be careful not to be fooled by its low average percentage because this pass has many passages at more than 7%, especially towards the end with the last 700 meters at 8% and above all this slope is very exposed to the wind which often blows very strongly. On the other side from the Chaffaut road the climb is around 3-4 km shorter, is not exposed to the wind but has a steep and regular gradient (6-7% on average and passages at 11%).

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0bi0ne

January 31, 2021

Lost on a road that is little, if at all, taken, this very accessible pass allows you to appreciate the surroundings on its ascent as its descent and therefore whatever the direction!

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Location: Saint-Jeannet, Digne-Les-Bains, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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