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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Breil-Sur-Roya

Brouis Pass (879 m) – Roya River loop from Breil sur Roya

Hard

19

runners

Brouis Pass (879 m) – Roya River loop from Breil sur Roya

04:25

29.9km

1,600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.01 km

Church of Breil-sur-Roya

Highlight • Religious Site

2

5.96 km

Brouis Pass (879 m)

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Pass at 879 meters that gives the feeling of being much higher, with a clear view of the surrounding meadows. Small inn with water.

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8.28 km

La Cougoule

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4

19.2 km

Border Trail (Sentier Frontalier)

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Very fun route, some points hanged but just slide it and you don't notice anything

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5

21.9 km

Haute-Pienne

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Clinging to the steep slopes of the Nice hinterland, this small isolated hamlet consists of stone houses, cultivated terraces and is surrounded by ancient paths. Today, Haute-Pienne retains a calm and authentic character.

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28.6 km

Roya River

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The Swan Lake is an artificial water reservoir formed on the Roya River, very popular with kayakers. It crosses the small typical mountain village of Breil-sur-Roya, giving it a lot of charm!

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28.7 km

Superb intermediate level tour, with a wealth of varied landscapes for this beautiful loop.

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28.9 km

View of Breil-sur-Roya

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A medieval village perched at 300 m altitude where you can eat near the picturesque artificial lake with crystal-clear waters. Possible to walk around the lake, very pleasant.

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29.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

7.63 km

5.86 km

1.89 km

1.63 km

999 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

5.78 km

2.96 km

2.47 km

1.75 km

1.68 km

205 m

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Sunday 12 July

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