Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Grand Linche

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Marseille

Aubagne

Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Grand Linche

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Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Grand Linche

02:12

30.5km

650m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional de la Sainte-Baume

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.83 km

Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Highest road pass in the Bouches du Rhône. Magnificent switchbacks and a breathtaking view to the sea

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13.5 km

Col de l'Espigoulier and view of Marseille

Highlight • Mountain Pass

13.5 km

View of Marseille from Col de l’Espigoulier

Highlight • Viewpoint

The topographical pass height is approx. 200 m further east, the pass sign and the lookout point down towards Marseille are located here.

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13.5 km

The winding road that climbs from the town of Gémenos to the Espigoulier pass is impressive but the percentage that leads to this pass is not too high. The climb is very gradual. The view from the Col is splendid.

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13.7 km

View Pic de Bertagne

Highlight • Other

13.7 km

Col de l'Espigoulier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

very beautiful climb in the Sainte Baume park
9km - 728 m D+

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30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

522 m

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

October 24, 2023,2,5t Traumstraße

Hello Komootler, yesterday my navigation system led me to a 2.5t sign. Of course I didn't drive through there with the motorhome. But today I explored this road from the other side by MTB. A very impressive route. By the way, the 2.5t limit is only on one side. Probably because of the downturn. Of course no problem with the …

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