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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Peillon

Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Peillon Sainte-Thècle

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Peillon

Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Peillon Sainte-Thècle

Hard

4.5

(2)

181

riders

Braus Pass – Col de Braus loop from Peillon Sainte-Thècle

06:31

109km

2,790m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

15.0 km

Switchbacks of Col de Braus

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The famous pins that make the Col de Braus so famous.
A 15% finish and a balcony overlooking the stream with a breathtaking sea view.

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2

19.0 km

Fantastic View at Col de Braus

Highlight (Segment) • Other

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 …

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3

20.7 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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4

20.7 km

Tolle Abfahrt nach Sospel

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Wonderful descent on a wide road with good asphalt. Hardly any traffic. Pure fun.

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5

32.1 km

Sospel

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In Sospel, you are already in Italy!

You will discover very pretty streets and alleys with colorful houses where it is pleasant to stroll, a superb baroque-style cathedral, but also …

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39.5 km

Col du Pérus

Mountain Pass

7

44.1 km

Brouis Pass (879 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pass at 879 meters that gives the feeling of being much higher, with a clear view of the surrounding meadows. Small inn with water.

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54.3 km

La Roya

Lake

9

64.2 km

Col de Vescavo – Olivetta San Michele Border Crossing

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Small and westernmost municipality in all of Liguria, Olivetta San Michele is located between Col de Vescavo and Airole, along the banks of the Bevera stream. Here the Ligurian Roiasco …

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69.9 km

Col de Vescavo

Mountain Pass

11

78.0 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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109 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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95.1 km

11.7 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

108 km

654 m

157 m

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Saturday 29 August

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