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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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The mythical tunnel du Parpaillon

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3.0

(1)

11

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The mythical tunnel du Parpaillon

10:52

111km

2,960m

Gravel riding

At the end of a kilometer long unpaved climb you reach a tunnel, high in the French Alps at 2600 meters. The dark gateway is as mysterious as it is ominous. Anyone who dares to enter the tunnel sends shivers down their spine. Inside it is cold, wet and dark,…

Last updated: July 5, 2024

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17.0 km

Col de Pontis

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The Col de Pontis is not well known, but it is definitely one of the most beautiful climbs in France. But be careful, because it's not easy at all. Especially …

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28.6 km

One of the tunnels in the Ubaye Valley that you will pass through on your Pilgrimage. Make sure you bring lights. Cause without it you won't see the end of the tunnel.

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77.3 km

Climb to the Parpaillon Tunnel

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You can easily ride this ascent to the Tunnel du Parpaillon with a gravel bike. The gravel is very loose in only a few places. Enjoy the beautiful landscape!

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111 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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45.8 km

36.7 km

16.9 km

5.95 km

3.56 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

36.8 km

14.4 km

7.03 km

609 m

312 m

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Highest point (2,640 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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February 21, 2023

At the end of a kilometer long unpaved climb you reach a tunnel, high in the French Alps at 2600 meters. The dark gateway is as mysterious as it is ominous. Anyone who dares to enter the tunnel sends shivers down their spine. Inside it is cold, wet and dark, pitch dark. The subsoil is marshy and also

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April 20, 2023

Looks incredible

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