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France
Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Digne-Les-Bains
Malijai

Col d'Espinouse – Col de Puimichel loop from Malijai

Hard

4.0

(1)

28

riders

Col d'Espinouse – Col de Puimichel loop from Malijai

03:39

74.8km

1,110m

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 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

557 m

Malijai

Highlight • Settlement

On the banks of the Bléone river and the canal, this village is perfect for taking a drink break before setting off again on the trails.

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2

1.15 km

Rock formation

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3

7.59 km

Col d'Espinouse

Highlight (Segment) • Other

The Col d'Espinouse is 5.3 km long with an average gradient of 6.9%. There are steeper sections with 10% ramps.

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4

24.5 km

La Bégude Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Although this town is attached to the neighboring village of Bras d'Asse, it is a very lively place next to beautiful country roads leading to Brunet and a nice little market on Mondays

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5

24.6 km

The Asse Valley

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Beautiful drive along the Asse. at the foot of the Valensole plateau

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6

61.5 km

Col de Puimichel

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Puimichel from Le Castellet is 11km long with an average gradient of 3.2%. The maximum gradient is 8%, towards the middle of the climb.

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7

61.7 km

View of the Observatory and Surrounding Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice stretch of road with fantastic panoramic views of the landscape and mountain peaks in the distance.

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66.5 km

Col de Puimichel

Mountain Pass

B

74.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.8 km

1.26 km

849 m

Surfaces

74.2 km

611 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 28 May

28°C

12°C

65 %

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