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Sospel

Sospel – Braus Pass loop from Sospel

Hard

5.0

(2)

18

riders

Sospel – Braus Pass loop from Sospel

04:08

43.3km

1,290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.8 km for 875 m

Closed: • December 1-April 30 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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582 m

Sospel

Highlight • Settlement

Sospel, with its old bridge spanning the Bévéra river, its arcades, its washhouses and its old houses will charm you. You will clearly see an Italian influence, with the cheerful …

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923 m

Sospel

Highlight • Settlement

In Sospel, you are already in Italy!

You will discover very pretty streets and alleys with colorful houses where it is pleasant to stroll, a superb baroque-style cathedral, but also …

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14.0 km

Braus Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

People have been stopping to marvel at this view since the col’s famous switchbacks were constructed in the early 20th century. Take your time up the ascent and you will …

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16.8 km

Baisse du Pape

Mountain Pass

5

17.9 km

Farguet Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At Col de Farguet go down immediately to the right for Col de Braus avoiding circumnavigating the summit

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6

35.9 km

Lacets de Faustó et Furiùs

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It often happens to find drifting enthusiasts.

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7

37.6 km

Col Saint-Jean

Highlight • Mountain Pass

From Sospel go up towards the Col de Braus shortly after the Col de St. Jean, sj turn left into a hairpin bend and after 6 km you will reach the Col de Castillon.

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42.7 km

Sospel Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Historic town of Sospel, in the heart of the Bévéra valley, at the gates of the Mercantour National Park. Very pretty houses with picturesque colored facades.

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43.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

13.9 km

1.68 km

391 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

15.5 km

309 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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