Hard gravel 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: November 19, 2025

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Parc naturel régional de la Sainte-Baume

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16.8 km

Col de l'Espigoulier

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very beautiful climb in the Sainte Baume park
9km - 728 m D+

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16.8 km

Espigoulier Pass

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Magnificent climb with a beautiful view of Marseille on arrival.

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17.0 km

The winding road that climbs from the town of Gémenos to the Espigoulier pass is impressive but the percentage that leads to this pass is not too high. The climb is very gradual. The view from the Col is splendid.

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View of Marseille from Col de l’Espigoulier

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The topographical pass height is approx. 200 m further east, the pass sign and the lookout point down towards Marseille are located here.

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17.8 km

Col de l'Espigoulier

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The strenuous climb is worth it for this view.

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20.3 km

Les lacets de l'Espigoulier

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From Gémenos, the Col de l'Espigoulier is reached after an 11.2km climb (574m elevation gain). The average gradient is 5.1%.
The Espigoulier's special feature? Its switchbacks! Like a beautiful mountain …

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22.6 km

Beautiful road

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the last 300hm to Pic are locked. I tried it but was nicely intercepted

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48.0 km

gué du layât

Viewpoint

52.0 km

Gouffre de la Plaine des Enfers n°2

Cave Entrance

55.3 km

Riboux

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The essential little break in Sainte-Baume.

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77.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

32.8 km

4.43 km

2.83 km

587 m

502 m

281 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

36.9 km

2.79 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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