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Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui – Braus Pass loop from L´Escarène

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L'Escarène

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui – Braus Pass loop from L´Escarène

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Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui – Braus Pass loop from L´Escarène

02:50

25.5km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 7.11 km for 278 m

After 13.5 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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948 m

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect pit stop half way ride or before attacking our infamous Col de Braus, Col de Turini and any nearby climbs. My tip, espresso and almond croissant, yummy!

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1.04 km

View of L'Escarène

Highlight • Viewpoint

For a great photo of Escarene, jump on the bridge's sidewalk and just take it in!

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5.79 km

Col de Cavalier

Mountain Pass

10.2 km

Baisse du Pape

Mountain Pass

13.0 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 …

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15.8 km

Pope's decline

Highlight (Segment) • Other

25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

1.54 km

1.06 km

588 m

565 m

418 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

4.44 km

179 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

29°C

21°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui – Braus Pass loop from L´Escarène

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui

View of L'Escarène

Braus Pass

Pope's decline

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