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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful scenic routes in France
Scenic Route
· Parc naturel régional des Baronnies provençales
From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois
recommended route
Open
202.4 km
6:00 h
3,497 m
3,460 m
From the Baronnies to the Diois, the land of fine lavender, limestone mountains, steep gorges, and Clairette de Die!
Scenic Route
Border hopping - zigzagging over the German-French border
recommended route
178.1 km
8:00 h
1,638 m
1,596 m
There is much to discover on both sides of the Saarland-Lorraine border.
Scenic Route
· France
Route Napoléon
recommended route
323.4 km
5:01 h
4,267 m
4,048 m
A journey through southeastern France in the footsteps of probably the most impressive military leader in the country. The route combines coastal views with mountain panoramas and historic towns.
Scenic Route
· Alpes-Maritimes
Grand Corniche
recommended route
29 km
0:29 h
532 m
531 m
France's probably most scenic panoramic road runs at lofty heights above the impressive Riviera coast. Besides charming villages and traditional small towns near the coast, there are also some Roman buildings to visit.
Scenic Route
Via Aurelia - in the footsteps of the Romans
recommended route
Multi-day route
1,005.8 km
15:28 h
3,082 m
3,131 m
A historic trade route along the Italian Riviera: The ancient Via Aurelia still holds an irresistible charm today that is waiting to be discovered. Over a total of nearly 1200 km, it leads into the picturesque south of France.
Scenic Route
· Region Minett
Route at Minett - Grand Tour du Luxembourg
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
99 km
3:00 h
892 m
892 m
About 100 kilometers of varied riding routes – nature reserves – UNESCO biosphere-labeled region – a diverse cultural offering – a melting pot of history, industrial culture, modernity, and society – let yourself be enchanted by the "Grand Tour" and the loop in the Minett region.
Scenic Route
· France
From Sestri Levante to Saint-Raphaël
recommended route
Stage 2
371.1 km
5:58 h
5,426 m
5,424 m
This impressive day stage leads to the sights of the western Italian port towns and invites you to visit traditional fishing villages.
Scenic Route
· Combrailles Auvergne
Discovery tour - Unusual getaway in northern Combrailles
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
86.3 km
1:20 h
1,258 m
1,158 m
On the way to a circuit like no other! Atypical places, places of memory, remarkable heritage, we take you for a day off the beaten track, to discover the unusual corners of the north of Combrailles. Plan a bit of walking.
Scenic Route
· Luxembourg
Grand Tour du Luxembourg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
456.7 km
7:00 h
5,922 m
5,922 m
More than 450 kilometers of varied driving routes, nature reserves, regions full of diversity and contrasts, a rich cultural offering, plenty of history, and a paradise for culinary fans – let yourself be enchanted by the "Grand Tour du Luxembourg" and discover the country in the heart of Europe.
Scenic Route
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
The "Route of Landscapes" between the coast and the middle country of Nice
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
148.1 km
10:00 h
2,734 m
2,571 m
This route takes you to discover, between France and Italy, the full diversity of landscapes from the middle country of Nice to the Côte d'Azur, from the perched villages
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From Buis-les-Baronnies to Die - Across the Diois by Untitled
October 13, 2023
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