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Braus Pass – Castillon Pass loop from L´Escarène

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

L'Escarène

Braus Pass – Castillon Pass loop from L´Escarène

Hard

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Braus Pass – Castillon Pass loop from L´Escarène

07:33

123km

3,370m

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: July 19, 2026

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2.01 km

Col de Nice

Mountain Pass

44.7 km

Pas de L'Escous

Mountain Pass

53.6 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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64.8 km

Ouvrage de Saint-Roch

Fort

65.7 km

Sospel

Highlight • Settlement

In Sospel, you are already in Italy!

You will discover very pretty streets and alleys with colorful houses where it is pleasant to stroll, a superb baroque-style cathedral, but also …

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67.2 km

Col de Castillon via the old pass road

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A quiet and little sought after pass near the summit thanks to the tunnel not accessible by bike. The Col de Castillon is 12 km long from Menton with an …

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72.7 km

Castillon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastically beautiful pass road without traffic, as this runs mostly on the new road.

Attention: the new road is closed to cyclists, because at the top of the pass there …

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98.3 km

Bay of Menton (view from Ste Agnès)

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Classified among the “Most beautiful villages in France”, Sainte-Agnès has also earned the label of “the highest coastal village in Europe”. Two assets that make it an essential stopover in …

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98.3 km

Route de Sainte-Agnès

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful climb towards the village of Saint Agnes. Little traffic and wonderful climbs overlooking the Cote d'Azur

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101 km

Viewpoint

103 km

Col de la Madone

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Famed as a training hill, exactly where the pros commence their battle with the clock on the ‘classic’ start is a constant cause of debate. Regardless of how long it …

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108 km

Peille Village

Highlight • Other

123 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

111 km

9.07 km

1.38 km

811 m

223 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

122 km

348 m

223 m

209 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Braus Pass – Castillon Pass loop from L´Escarène

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Sospel

Col de Castillon via the old pass road

Castillon Pass

Bay of Menton (view from Ste Agnès)

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