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Col du Défens (1,230 m) – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

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Saint-Julien-Du-Verdon

Col du Défens (1,230 m) – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

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Col du Défens (1,230 m) – Lake Castillon loop from Saint-Julien-du-Verdon

03:00

62.4km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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After 24.9 km for 68 m

After 30.2 km for 146 m

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23.0 km

Col du Défens (1,230 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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24.9 km

Sentinel of the Asse – Andy Goldsworthy

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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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29.5 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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30.2 km

Notre-Dame d'Entraigues Church

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Worth seeing small church in the village.

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35.1 km

Small alpine pass on the N202 (Route Napoleon) between Barrême in the valley of the Asse and Saint-André-les-Alpes in the valley of the Verdon. There is also a small passport sign!
More information: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Col_des_Robines and alpenrouten.de/Robines-Col-des_point927.html

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59.2 km

Lake Castillon

Highlight • Lake

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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59.3 km

Tunnels in the Verdon Regional Natural Park

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

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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.0 km

20.4 km

5.77 km

205 m

159 m

Surfaces

62.1 km

210 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,260 m)

Lowest point (740 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

32°C

11°C

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August 2, 2021,Saint-Julien-du-Verdon -> Barrême

Superb stage, change of scenery, Alpes de Haute Provence, peaceful roads, magnificent landscapes and Tartonne!

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Col du Défens (1,230 m)

Sentinel of the Asse – Andy Goldsworthy

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Notre-Dame d'Entraigues Church

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