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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Lucéram

Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Lucéram

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Lucéram

Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Lucéram

Hard

556

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Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Lucéram

03:53

48.8km

1,450m

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: June 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

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Start point

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4.54 km

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect pit stop half way ride or before attacking our infamous Col de Braus, Col de Turini and any nearby climbs. My tip, espresso and almond croissant, yummy!

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4.63 km

View of L'Escarène

Highlight • Viewpoint

For a great photo of Escarene, jump on the bridge's sidewalk and just take it in!

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9.00 km

Switchbacks between Touet-de-l'Escarène and Col de Braus

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Small beautiful pass in a great landscape with wonderful switchbacks.

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14.8 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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20.9 km

Col Saint-Jean

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Sospel go up towards the Col de Braus shortly after the Col de St. Jean, sj turn left into a hairpin bend and after 6 km you will reach the Col de Castillon.

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24.7 km

Col de Braus

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Nice climb with great virages. Took a selfie with Geraint Thomas and Larry Warbasse here ;-)!

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

1.15 km

588 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,000 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

22°C

32 %

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Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Lucéram

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui

View of L'Escarène

Switchbacks between Touet-de-l'Escarène and Col de Braus

Braus Pass

Col Saint-Jean

Col de Braus

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