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L'Escarène – Braus Pass loop from Mont Méras

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Peille

L'Escarène – Braus Pass loop from Mont Méras

Hard

1,263

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L'Escarène – Braus Pass loop from Mont Méras

03:18

36.5km

1,230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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8.38 km

L'Escarène

Highlight • Religious Site

From the bakery to the bar in the shadow of the church, there is everything you need for a short break on the way. A cozy place with a magical ambience.

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8.67 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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8.76 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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13.1 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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18.9 km

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 admire the olive groves, and maybe spy the remnants of the old Route Royale, the salt road that linked Nice and the coast to Piedmont and the Dukes of Savoy in Turin.

Col de Braus is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/2UvpAmH and claim your badge if you rode this classic.

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25.0 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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33.7 km

Baisse du Pape

Mountain Pass

34.8 km

Farguet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At Col de Farguet go down immediately to the right for Col de Braus avoiding circumnavigating the summit

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36.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

4.56 km

2.02 km

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

6.84 km

6.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

21°C

24 %

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L'Escarène – Braus Pass loop from Mont Méras

L'Escarène

Boulangerie Pain d'Aqui

View of L'Escarène

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

Braus Pass

Col Saint-Jean

Farguet Pass

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