Lionel Pascale ADT Drome

Col des Tourettes

In the heart of the Massif du Diois

Altitude 1126 m

Massif du Diois

Département Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

West side topo

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The Col des Tourettes is located in the Massif du Diois. Starting from La Charce (enjoy the view of its castle), the ascent is long at 15.2 km, but the first 10 km consist of a leisurely climb up the Vallée de l'Oule, where you will pass from the Drôme to the Hautes-Alpes departments.
The Col des Tourettes is located in the Massif du Diois. It's shortly after Montmorin that the difficulties begin: the road twists and turns on several switchbacks to make its way between the Montagnes de Maraysse and Chauvet on a gradient often averaging 6%.

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South side top

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From L'Épine, the southern slope of the Col des Tourettes is short and climbs in 2 stages. The first is an easy 2.2 km as far as the intersection with the D26. For pass hunters, the Col de la Saulce (877 m) is just a stone's throw away - follow the D994 for 250 m. The second time, an infernal 3.3 km ramp at an average gradient of almost 8% awaits you...

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Valdoule / Garde-Colombe

13 Valdoule / Garde-Colombe

36 km
2 h 30 min
Medium
The P’tites Routes du Soleil® leaves behind the Oule Valley to enter the Pays Rosannais area. Although this stage mainly consists of descents, there are still a few little passes to cross. The first in the series, the Col des Tourettes (1,126m), is well worth the effort. The picturesque surroundings and exceptional views are rewarding. You then descend into the Buëch Valley. A bit further on, take on the Col de Serre-Larobe (1,014m), which may be small, but it’s tough! Descending again, you pass via the Col de la Saulce (877m). All told, this stage makes you jump from one valley to the next as you enter the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales.

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