Col d'Illoire – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Aiguines

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Brignoles

Aiguines

Col d'Illoire – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Aiguines

Hard

4.7

(19)

167

riders

Col d'Illoire – View of the Verdon Gorge loop from Aiguines

05:00

62.8km

1,850m

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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30 m

Aiguines

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Aiguines is a very pleasant village in the Verdon regional natural park, with calm and colorful alleys. It is dominated by the summit of Grand Margès, and offers remarkable views of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau.

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30 m

Marketplace

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Nice little town, some shops and restaurants, a beautiful castle and several hotels.

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2.73 km

Col d'Illoire

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At an altitude of 967 meters, the Illoire pass marks the gateway to and from the Verdon gorges, depending on your direction. It is located just above the small village …

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6.11 km

View of the Gorges du Verdon

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Beautiful view of the Gorges du Verdon. Road with traffic, of course, and probably even more at the weekend.
Impressive landscape.

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11.7 km

Verdon Gorge

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17.5 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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At the exit of the Fayet tunnel, the Comps road forms a perfect loop to observe the Verdon gorges. A narrow broken line allows you to stop for a few moments to admire the landscape.

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31.4 km

Viewpoint

41.3 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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If you can set it, you should avoid a tour on the weekend - the motorcyclists annoying.

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61.9 km

View of Aiguines and Lake Sainte-Croix

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Beautiful view of Aiguines and the Lac de Sainte-Croix.

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62.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.8 km

Surfaces

62.8 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

23°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2024,Die Südseite der Gorges du Verdon

The realization of a wish we had for many years: a visit to the Gorges du Verdon. Today we drove down the south side of the gorge from our hotel, which is located right next to the vertical cliffs "Falaises Les Cavaliers". First we drove about 10 km east to the 137 m high Pont de l'Artuby, where we were …

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