Col de Braus from Sospel

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Difficulty points	391
Length	6.9 mi
Average gradient	5.7%
Steepest segment	9.9%
Total ascent	2093 ft

Difficulty points

391

Length

6.9 mi

Average gradient

5.7%

Steepest segment

9.9%

Total ascent

2093 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

15 hairpin turns

#75 toughest climb of Alpes-Maritimes

#87 most elevation gain of Provence

#63 longest climb of Alpes-Maritimes

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1 y 4.0

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A beautiful, quiet, gentle road leads to a large, touching ruined building opposite the René Vietto memorial, a local cycling icon from the 1930s.
It's a wonderful finish.
Along the way, a former military bunker.
An impressive sight. Opposite, a small virgin.
Very little traffic. Many sections of the road are new. Everything is soothing on this very pleasant pass.
Yes, a must-do.

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4 y 3.0

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Easy pass but still cool to do, especially with the hairpins that follow each other at the level of Saint Jean and we enjoy a beautiful view too!

Climbing times

5 mph	01:23:32
7 mph	00:59:08
9 mph	00:46:05
12 mph	00:34:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Braus can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Braus from L'Escarène is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Braus from Sospel.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Braus from Sospel. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de Braus from Sospel is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Braus from Sospel is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Braus from Sospel is 5.7%.

Col de Braus from Sospel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.9%.

The summit of Col de Braus from Sospel is at 3287 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:32 to climb Col de Braus from Sospel. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:08, and at 9 mph 00:46:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:37 is an achievable time.

Col de Braus from Sospel is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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