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Angles

Col du Défens (1,230 m) – Lake Castillon loop from Angles

Hard

4.0

(1)

6

riders

Col du Défens (1,230 m) – Lake Castillon loop from Angles

03:03

59.2km

1,000m

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: May 13, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 251 m for 70 m

After 4.98 km for 53 m

After 25.2 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

259 m

Steep Ascent to Angles

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The asphalt ends in Angles. Continue south on gravel bike.

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2

5.01 km

Lakeside Bar and Restaurant

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Great place to stop with a nice view.

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3

23.3 km

Col du Défens (1,230 m)

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One of my favorite passes (1,230 meters) in this region that I know well. A good quality road, very little traffic, magnificent scenery and a very accessible climb on both sides.

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4

25.3 km

This strange construction which sits in one of the bends of the Col du Défens is in reality a work by Andy Goldsworthy, a major figure in land art. It …

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5

29.8 km

Tartonne

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I recommend a little detour to Tartonne, because honey is produced there and the village has a very interesting salt water source.

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6

56.1 km

Lake Castillon

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Lake Castillon results from a water reservoir at the Cheiron hill. When the dam was installed, water engulfed the village of Castillon and the Saint-Julien bridge.

This lake with azure waters is perfect for cooling off.

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7

56.2 km

The tunnels are very short but it is better to have lights.

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59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

9.29 km

415 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.6 km

271 m

200 m

144 m

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

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Thursday 28 May

25°C

7°C

69 %

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