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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Saint-Marcel

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Saint-Marcel

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4.5

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821

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Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier – Col de l'Espigoulier loop from Saint-Marcel

04:41

91.3km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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After 0 m for 211 m

After 50.6 km for 239 m

After 91.2 km for 211 m

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Start point

Train Station

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17.0 km

Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Highest road pass in the Bouches du Rhône. Magnificent switchbacks and a breathtaking view to the sea

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26.4 km

Col de l'Espigoulier

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very beautiful climb in the Sainte Baume park
9km - 728 m D+

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38.0 km

Gémenos, Courtyard of the Barns

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Quiet historical inner courtyard for the coffee break.

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42.9 km

Colorful mosaic house

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Very funny designed old house.

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61.2 km

la coutronne

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Wonderful easy urban area outing

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61.6 km

From Gémenos, the Col de l'Espigoulier is reached after an 11.2km climb (574m elevation gain). The average gradient is 5.1%.
The Espigoulier's special feature? Its switchbacks! Like a beautiful mountain …

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64.1 km

Col de l'Espigoulier

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The strenuous climb is worth it for this view.

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64.6 km

Roussargue Pass

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Magnificent climb with a beautiful view of Marseille on arrival.

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91.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.8 km

13.8 km

5.40 km

929 m

334 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.6 km

554 m

137 m

128 m

Elevation

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Climb to Col de l'Espigoulier

Col de l'Espigoulier

Gémenos, Courtyard of the Barns

Colorful mosaic house

la coutronne

Les lacets de l'Espigoulier

Col de l'Espigoulier

Roussargue Pass

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