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

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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

Hard

10

riders

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

02:52

25.5km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

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!

Tip by

2

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!

Tip by

5.79 km

Col de Cavalier

Mountain Pass

4

7.18 km

Pope's decline

Highlight (Segment) • Other

5

12.9 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 …

Tip by

15.7 km

Baisse du Pape

Mountain Pass

B

25.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

1.51 km

1.25 km

578 m

402 m

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

4.49 km

148 m

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Thursday 5 November

11°C

7°C

55 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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