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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Switchbacks of Col de Braus – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

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Road cycling routes
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Switchbacks of Col de Braus – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

Hard

3.8

(5)

465

riders

Switchbacks of Col de Braus – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

04:35

80.7km

1,800m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.3 km for 7.27 km

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

After 37.7 km for 839 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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24.3 km

Switchbacks of Col de Braus

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The famous pins that make the Col de Braus so famous.
A 15% finish and a balcony overlooking the stream with a breathtaking sea view.

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2

28.3 km

Fantastic View at Col de Braus

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Take your time up the ascent and you will admire the olive groves, and maybe spy the remnants of the old Route Royale, the salt road that linked Nice and …

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3

29.9 km

Braus Pass

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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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38.4 km

Pas de L'Escous

Mountain Pass

5

38.5 km

Spectacular Mountain Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful quiet ridge road

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6

45.8 km

Magnificent view

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Beautiful climb with sea views and views of the surrounding mountains.

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48.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

54.6 km

Handcrafted bakery ideal for a gourmet break on the road, open early (7h or even earlier, the baker is already there). Possibility to fill the gourds in the village fountains a few steps from the bakery.

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62.3 km

Col de Nice

Mountain Pass

B

80.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.4 km

10.9 km

2.40 km

588 m

261 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.1 km

490 m

116 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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