Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

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Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

Hard

4.7

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Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane) – Col de la Colmiane loop from Col Saint-Martin

03:11

29.9km

1,080m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.49 km for 418 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

A cozy place to rest on GR5

Highlight • Other

Also, accessible by car.

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5.53 km

Saint-Martin Pass (La Colmiane)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col Saint Martin is an Alpine pass that connects the Vésubie valley with the Tinée valley. It is 1,500 meters high and the climb on both sides is quite challenging, with a length of approximately 16 kilometers and gradients between 5 and 9%. Enjoy the spectacular panorama, with views of the mountains of the Mercantour National Park and the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.

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7.11 km

Panoramic View of Saint-Martin-Vésubie

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Great scenic view at the surrounding mountains and villages in the valley down below, if you're coming from Col Saint-Martin going down to the village of Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

Magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the mountain villages in the valley as you descend from the Col Saint-Martin towards Saint-Martin-Vésubie.

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17.1 km

View of Venanson

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20.8 km

Water Source

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Rest area with several benches and tables. The refreshing water point here is perfect for filling up your water bottles or just cooling off.

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25.8 km

La Colmiane - from the parking lot to the summit

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The driveway from the car park is a relatively wide path with lots of gravel and, further up, also coarser scree.
After days of rain, small streams can also form. Partly quite steep with up to 13-15%

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27.9 km

Col de la Colmiane

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Colmiane, also known as the Col Saint-Martin, is 16.5 km long with an elevation gain of 1021 m. The average gradient of the climb is 6.2% with sections as steep as 9%. This climb was featured in the 2018 Paris-Nice race on stage 7.

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