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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Christophe

August 28, 2021

Have a good trip, great scenery. Quiet climb

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Fabrice Rigalleau

June 20, 2023

On the western slope, after going up the long Asse de Clumanc Valley from Barrême, the difficulties really begin in Tartonne with a first ramp of 1.5 km at 6.5%. Then after a small flat area comes a nice final of 2.6 km where the slope will be around 7%. On this side you can see one of Andy Goldsworthy's sentinels, an ovoid-shaped cairn placed at the side of the road as part of an artistic trail created by this renowned artist practicing land art.
On the eastern slope, nothing very complicated until Lambruisse with 5 km where the hardest passage will not exceed 4.5%. On the other hand, things become tougher with the final including 1.8 km at 6.5% on average, but the last 350 meters are at 8.5%.
The road is very beautiful and quiet on both sides. This pass is enchanting.

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Location: Lambruisse, Castellane, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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