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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
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Brignoles
Aups

Col d'Illoire – lake view loop from Aups

Hard

4.6

(8)

128

riders

Col d'Illoire – lake view loop from Aups

03:05

54.9km

1,190m

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: August 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Verdon

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.46 km

Col de la Bigue

Mountain Pass

2

15.6 km

Beautiful view of Lac de Sainte-Croix

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On sunny days it's crazy.

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3

25.1 km

Aiguines

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Aiguines is a very pleasant village in the Verdon regional natural park, with calm and colorful alleys. It is dominated by the summit of Grand Margès, and offers remarkable views of Lake Sainte-Croix and the Valensole plateau.

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27.4 km

Descent From Col d'Illoire

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5

30.0 km

View of the Verdon Gorge

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6

32.2 km

Col d'Illoire

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At an altitude of 967 meters, the Illoire pass marks the gateway to and from the Verdon gorges, depending on your direction. It is located just above the small village …

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7

32.4 km

Sublime view. Steep incline but not too much.

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8

36.2 km

Hill Before Aiguines

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9

36.7 km

lake view

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From here, there is a superb panorama of Lake Sainte-Croix. When driving in the opposite direction to the lake, it's worth turning around one last shot to admire the view before continuing on!

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54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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54.8 km

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.8 km

181 m

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Lowest point (490 m)

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