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Fortifications of Colmars – Champs Pass loop from La Foux d'Allos

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castellane

Allos

Fortifications of Colmars – Champs Pass loop from La Foux d'Allos

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Fortifications of Colmars – Champs Pass loop from La Foux d'Allos

05:28

86.1km

2,500m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.5 km for 6.02 km

After 26.6 km for 74 m

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 27.0 km for 6.50 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 52.9 km for 6.84 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 59.7 km for 6.02 km

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8.04 km

Issole State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Alpine village with shops, bars and restaurants. There is also a fountain inside the town with very fresh water. It is worth going inside the town.

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15.0 km

Fort de Savoie

Highlight • Castle

Castle kept in perfect condition.

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15.1 km

Fortifications of Colmars

Highlight • Historical Site

In these areas all the towns are very beautiful and well-kept.

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26.5 km

Champs Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gorgeous pass with very little traffic and perfect asphalt.

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26.7 km

The Col des Champs is a 2087 meter high mountain pass in the French Alps that connects Colmars and Saint-Martin-d'Entraunes. The pass height also forms the border between the departments of Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Usually the pass road is open to traffic from May to October.

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43.1 km

Drinking water

Highlight • Rest Area

Before starting the long climb to the Col des Champs it is best to stock up on water.

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45.5 km

Saint Martin

Highlight • Other

Junction that takes you to Col de la Cayolle.

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86.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.7 km

241 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.7 km

376 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,090 m)

Lowest point (1,040 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Fortifications of Colmars – Champs Pass loop from La Foux d'Allos

Issole State Forest

Fort de Savoie

Fortifications of Colmars

Champs Pass

Col des Champs

Drinking water

Saint Martin

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