Pilon du Roi viewpoint – Pilon du Roi loop from La Rose

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Pilon du Roi viewpoint – Pilon du Roi loop from La Rose

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4.8

(5)

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Pilon du Roi viewpoint – Pilon du Roi loop from La Rose

04:26

48.4km

1,150m

Gravel riding

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: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.87 km

View of Marseille

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.1 km

The sun rises but the star stays!

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One of the best view of and around Marseille. This has to be done once ;)

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18.4 km

View of Marseille and the Mediterranean Sea

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Very nice release, lots of playful singles and climbs on dfci. Provide full battery recharging for electrics, very long outings

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22.6 km

Pilon du Roi viewpoint

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View on Cap Canaille (Cassis), Marseille, Pilon du Roi, Simiane and Gardanne's factory

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23.1 km

The king's pestle

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23.6 km

View of Sainte-Victoire and Pilon du Roi

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At the foot of the Pilon du Roi, view of the Sainte Victoire and the nuclear power station.

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23.9 km

Pilon du Roi

Highlight • Summit

25.5 km

Ascent to Col Sainte-Anne

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On the impeccable Chemin du Mimet, this gentle climb offers superb views below, up to the pass where you can see Sainte Victoire in the distance.

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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.6 km

5.36 km

2.89 km

2.44 km

1.98 km

179 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

8.44 km

1.55 km

1.52 km

965 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 13 September

30°C

13°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 4, 2023,TOUR DE L’ÉTOILE 💫

A little tour of the star to start the weekend off right. Incredible but true: half of the Col St Anne has been cleared! Big slice of fun downhill assured 👌

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