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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Villefranche-Sur-Mer

Braus Pass – Nice loop from Villefranche-sur-Mer

Hard

4.4

(10)

674

riders

Braus Pass – Nice loop from Villefranche-sur-Mer

04:18

76.6km

1,540m

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: August 14, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 73.0 km for 53 m

After 76.4 km for 313 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.26 km

View of Villefranche-sur-Mer Bay

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5.75 km

Parc Boron

Forest

24.2 km

Col de Nice

Mountain Pass

4

33.9 km

Fantastic View at Col de Braus

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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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5

35.5 km

Braus Pass

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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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6

37.1 km

Switchbacks of Col de Braus

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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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72.9 km

Nice

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I recommend going up from old Nice and down to the port. Very nice point of view with benches in the shade. Slightly further towards Mont Boron, there is a fountain with drinking water.

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73.0 km

Mont Boron

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74.1 km

Col de Villefranche

Mountain Pass

B

76.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.0 km

9.51 km

4.74 km

3.65 km

534 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.0 km

739 m

534 m

349 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

20°C

14°C

11 %

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