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Sospel

Braus Pass – Sospel loop from Domaine de Sainte-Madeleine

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Sospel

Braus Pass – Sospel loop from Domaine de Sainte-Madeleine

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

Braus Pass – Sospel loop from Domaine de Sainte-Madeleine

02:28

30.5km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.8 km for 875 m

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

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Camping Site

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2.54 km

La Régalade Gravel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Nice alternative route to the Col de Braus. Lots of different coverings. Not too steep.

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14.0 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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18.1 km

Lacets de Faustó et Furiùs

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It often happens to find drifting enthusiasts.

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20.1 km

Col Saint-Jean

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From Sospel go up towards the Col de Braus shortly after the Col de St. Jean, sj turn left into a hairpin bend and after 6 km you will reach the Col de Castillon.

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24.6 km

Ouvrage de Saint-Roch

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25.6 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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25.7 km

Sospel

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Sospel, with its old bridge spanning the Bévéra river, its arcades, its washhouses and its old houses will charm you. You will clearly see an Italian influence, with the cheerful …

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25.9 km

Sospel Old Bridge

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Historic town of Sospel, in the heart of the Bévéra valley, at the gates of the Mercantour National Park. Very pretty houses with picturesque colored facades.

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25.9 km

Sospel Bakery

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The best barba, pan bagna, sandwiches, and everything in between.
Always with a smile, open all the time...
THANK YOU

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30.5 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

8.27 km

3.27 km

327 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

8.31 km

415 m

179 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Sunday 23 August

24°C

14°C

24 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 10, 2022,🇫🇷 PERDU

COL ST. JEAN-COL DE BRAUS.
Race against the approaching thunderstorm. Once without luggage.
Unfortunately lost - the other way round and still arrived soaking wet at the campsite 😏

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Braus Pass – Sospel loop from Domaine de Sainte-Madeleine

La Régalade Gravel Climb

Braus Pass

Lacets de Faustó et Furiùs

Col Saint-Jean

Sospel

Sospel

Sospel Old Bridge

Sospel Bakery

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