Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Thorame-Haute

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Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Thorame-Haute

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Last climb before the pass – Col du Défens (1,230 m) loop from Thorame-Haute

02:45

54.3km

900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

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2.04 km

Sagnes Lake

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Located in the commune of Thorame-Haute, Lac des Sagnes is a hillside lake created in the 1960s by a group of farmers in order to have a water reservoir for …

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18.3 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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20.1 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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22.0 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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26.6 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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27.3 km

Notre-Dame d'Entraigues Church

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Worth seeing small church in the village.

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31.7 km

Sentinelle

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Sentinelle is an art object created by the English artist Goldworthy, world famous for his works in the art form 'Land Art'.

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52.6 km

Lake des Sagnes

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Located in the commune of Thorame-Haute, Lac des Sagnes is a hillside lake created in the 1960s by a group of farmers in order to have a water reservoir for …

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54.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.8 km

455 m

134 m

Surfaces

53.8 km