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Villars-Colmars

Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Villars-Colmars

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

riders

Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Villars-Colmars

03:44

58.1km

730m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.5 km for 297 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.10 km

Pont de la Serre-cabane de grand Paul-sentier de Nonciere

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2

22.4 km

Bridge over the Issole

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Even smaller road D219, great scenery, little traffic.

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3

22.9 km

D219

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Small road, slight climb, beautiful scenery.

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4

26.7 km

Lambruisse

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At least there are 2 water points in the village.

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5

27.6 km

Last climb before the pass

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These are the only steep climbs with 2 bends from this side.

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6

29.3 km

Col du Défens (1,230 m)

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One of my favorite passes (1,230 meters) in this region that I know well. A good quality road, very little traffic, magnificent scenery and a very accessible climb on both sides.

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7

31.2 km

Tragedé de Laval

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Directly on the D219, there is a sign pointing to a memorial site for the Resistance.

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58.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

11°C

56 %

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