Col des Lèques, Mountain pass in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France

Col des Lèques is a mountain pass at 1,148 m in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, on the Route nationale 85 known as the Route Napoléon, between Castellane and Barrême. A black sign with white lettering on a grey post marks the summit, reading "Col des Lèques" and "Altitude: 1148 m".

The pass lies on the Route nationale 85, known as the Route Napoléon, between Castellane and Barrême. It was crossed in the 17th stage of the 2015 Tour de France from Digne-les-Bains to Pra-Loup, rated third category, with Poland's Rafał Majka first over the top. The 3rd stage of the 2020 Tour, from Nice to Sisteron, also passed here, led by France's Jérôme Cousin.

The pass lies on the Route nationale 85, known as the Route Napoléon between Castellane and Barrême. The sign at the summit reads "Col des Lègues" and "Altitude: 1148 m". The climb has been crossed in the Tour de France: in 2015 Rafał Majka led over it, and in 2020 Jérôme Cousin did.

The road over the pass is well-maintained and provides a steady climbing route that is accessible by bicycle and car year-round. Check weather conditions before heading up, as mountain passes can be unpredictable and road conditions may vary with the seasons.

The pass sign at the roadside reads "Col des Lègues" with an altitude of 1148 m, while the French Wikipedia article gives 1147 m. The climb has appeared in the Tour de France: on the 17th stage in 2015, from Digne-les-Bains to Pra-Loup, it was rated third category and the Pole Rafał Majka crossed first.