Port of Nice – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Port of Nice – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

Hard

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491

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Port of Nice – Braus Pass loop from Nice Riquier

04:39

82.4km

1,810m

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: September 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 32.0 km for 7.27 km

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

After 39.4 km for 839 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Port of Nice

Highlight • Settlement

The port of Nice is a busy hive and some of the yachts are magnificent. It is worth a look when you pass by.

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26.0 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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30.0 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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31.6 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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37.1 km

Col de l'Ablé

Mountain Pass

40.2 km

Pas de L'Escous

Mountain Pass

40.2 km

Spectacular Mountain Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Beautiful quiet ridge road

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47.5 km

Magnificent view

Highlight • Other

Beautiful climb with sea views and views of the surrounding mountains.

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50.3 km

Viewpoint

56.4 km

At the Old Bakehouse in Lucéram

Highlight • Cafe

Handcrafted bakery ideal for a gourmet break on the road, open early (7h or even earlier, the baker is already there). Possibility to fill the gourds in the village fountains a few steps from the bakery.

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