Col du Défens (1,230 m) – D2 in Tal der Issole loop from Moriez

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Castellane

Moriez

Col du Défens (1,230 m) – D2 in Tal der Issole loop from Moriez

Hard

3.5

(2)

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Col du Défens (1,230 m) – D2 in Tal der Issole loop from Moriez

03:32

50.8km

1,090m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Réserve naturelle Géologique de Haute-Provence

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.7 km

Fantastic descent on the D219

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Great scenery, small road, good asphalt.

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31.7 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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32.3 km

Last climb before the pass

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These are the only steep climbs with 2 bends from this side.

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34.3 km

Lambruisse

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At least there are 2 water points in the village.

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35.3 km

D219

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Small road, slight climb, beautiful scenery.

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39.0 km

D2 in Tal der Issole

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Small quiet street along the Issole, lots of shade in the morning.

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45.6 km

Bridge of seven arches (Brücke der sieben Arkaden)

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Interesting remains of an aqueduct.

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48.7 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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50.8 km

End point

Train Station

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