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Les trois massifs

Sport, Cycling sports, Cycle tourism route in Aubagne
112.5 km
5h
Very difficult
  • The route is so named because it takes you through three of the region's most emblematic mountain ranges: Sainte-Baume, Regagnas and Sainte-Victoire - and that's not all!

  • We're in Provence, and the sun is shining on the pretty villages you'll be passing through.
    The route begins with the ascent of the Col de l'Espigoulier. Proportionately speaking, it's to this region what Mont Ventoux is to Vaucluse, the pass to do over and over again.
    Next up is the Pas de la Couelle, otherwise known as "le petit Galibier". That's a promising start, but there's more to come, including the Mont Sainte Victoire and the return via the pretty villages north of Aubagne. Roads...
    We're in Provence, and the sun is shining on the pretty villages you'll be passing through.
    The route begins with the ascent of the Col de l'Espigoulier. Proportionately speaking, it's to this region what Mont Ventoux is to Vaucluse, the pass to do over and over again.
    Next up is the Pas de la Couelle, otherwise known as "le petit Galibier". That's a promising start, but there's more to come, including the Mont Sainte Victoire and the return via the pretty villages north of Aubagne. Roads that are a pleasure to pedal. A 112km route with 4 main climbs and 1883m of ascent. You'll need a bit of training to tackle it.
  • Departure
    Aubagne
  • Plain text period
    All year round daily.

    Subject to favorable weather.
  • Environment
    • Panoramic view
    • In the country
    • View over the vineyards
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Equipment
    • Parking nearby