Provence

The Top 20 Mountain Passes in the Provence

Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes in the Provence and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.

Mont Ventoux

Col des Tempêtes

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Mont Ventoux
Road Cycling Highlight
A trip to the top of Mont Ventoux is a must when in Provence. A climb of almost 1,600 meters can be conquered on this outpost of the Alps, and …
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Col des Tempêtes
Road Cycling Highlight
The storm pass is one of the last bends of the final ascent. We discover a magnificent view and very close is the memorial dedicated to Tom Simpson who died …
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Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Col de la Madeleine
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
- Light climbs and beautiful, short descents
- Good road surface and lots of spots with a great view
Tip by Niclas
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Suzette pass
Road Cycling Highlight
Although the cols of the Dentelles de Montmirail are not exactly of alpine dimension, nevertheless some height meters are to overcome and in the sum one may be here also …
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Col du Lautaret
Road Cycling Highlight
The Col du Lautaret is the last recovery before heading towards the summit of the Col du Galibier. The Lautaret route can be quite busy with traffic, the best day to ride is Sunday when heavy goods vehicles are prohibited.
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Tip by David W
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Galibier pass
Road Cycling Highlight
Culminating at 2,642 meters above sea level, the Col du Galibier connects St-Michel-de-Maurienne to Briançon via the Col du Télégraphe and the Col du Lautaret. The first passage of the …
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Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Vence Pass
Road Cycling Highlight
Climb about 10 km long with always easy slopes. At the top excellent panorama.
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Tip by Fabrizio Garofolo
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Col de Vars
Road Cycling Highlight
The Vars pass is located at 2,108 meters and connects the Ubaye valley with the Embrunais. The Col de Vars is a typical passage of the Tour de France, crossed already 35 times since 1947.
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Tip by Andrea Alessandrini 'Travelsbeer'
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Col de Murs
Road Cycling Highlight
The Col de Murs from Murs is 10.5 km long with a total drop of 451 m. The average gradient is 4.3% with maximum gradients of 8.9%.
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Tip by David W
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