Often used by the Tour de France, the Col de Marie-Blanque is less steep from Bielle than from its other side, thanks in particular to the passage through the beautiful Bénou plateau. The average gradient is 5.4%, with some sections reaching over 11%.

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sébastien andre

May 24, 2025

Road cycling

Ascent of the Marie Blanque pass from Bielle quite easy and from Escot a wall🥵

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Vincent

March 4, 2026

Cycling

A legendary category 1 pass. Easier from Bielle because the magnificent Benou plateau offers a gentler incline before the final climb.

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Col d'Ichère – Marie-Blanque Pass loop from Sarrance

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Distance 11.2 km

Uphill 740 m

Downhill 150 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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63 %

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