Les Tourniquets – Col des Sagnes loop from Turriers

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Turriers

Les Tourniquets – Col des Sagnes loop from Turriers

Moderate

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Les Tourniquets – Col des Sagnes loop from Turriers

01:10

18.6km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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178 m

Bakers

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Great bakers - pain au raisins were delicious! We arrived at 2pm, opening hours on the door said it should have been closed, but the open sign was on, so …

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1.04 km

Turriers from the pass road

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1.58 km

View of the Turriers

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This village has the particularity of being located on a natural hillock. In good weather, it benefits from remarkable views of the Alpine massif.

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5.69 km

Les Tourniquets

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A real highlight on this route. This series of tight hairpins provides a unique experience when climbing and descending. At the top of them you will have a truly spectacular view.

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9.38 km

Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem Church of Bayon

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The medieval church of Bayon is a beautiful old church. There is a water fountain to refill bottles, and if this is closed, check out the cemetery, there is usually a water tap.

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12.4 km

Col des Sagnes

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Coming from the south, you first have to drive a longer ramp of a few kilometers with a gradient of 5%, before you get to the "Les Six Tournants".

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15.1 km

Sagnes Pass

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The Col des Sagnes allows the passage between the Valleys of the Durance and the Grand Vallon. The road is almost deserted, the only noise we hear is that of the Sasse 🌊.

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