Road bike route in the heart of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolis
Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur,France
Combining sea and mountains and blessed with an exceptional climate, Nice Côte d'Azur is the place to enjoy 100% of the superb roads from the Côte d'Azur to the highest peaks of the Mercantour.
Follow in the footsteps of the greatest champions, whose exploits have left their mark on the history of cycling, as you climb France's most beautiful mountain passes, or simply enjoy a family outing for the pleasure of riding.
Maps and trails
The most beautiful road cycling routes in the heart of the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC Cycling Circuit n°10: L'ETAPE DU TOUR DE FRANCE 2024
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
139.8 km
15:15 h
4,762 m
3,095 m
Experience the legend of the Grande Boucle on the same roads used by the Tour de France - that's what this route between Nice and the Col de la Couillole offers.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC Cycling Tour n° 38: THE LAST STAGE OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2024 C/LA MONTRE
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
59.7 km
2:00 h
1,095 m
1,091 m
To complete the 34km time trial on the final stage of the Tour de France 2024, between Monaco and Nice, the route will take you up to Port Hercule in the Principality via the climb to Beausoleil and the descent to Saint-Laurent d'Eze.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC cycling circuit no. 3: LE TOUR DU COL DE BRAUS
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
102.2 km
8:45 h
2,331 m
2,332 m
To tackle the Col de Braus (1,002m), with its many twists and turns and two gradients of 15%, is to share in the local history of cycling. The stele erected at the top of the pass in memory of René Vietto, Côte d'Azur champion from 1934 to 1952 and several times in the yellow jersey, bears witness to this.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC bike circuit no. 5: on the Tour De France routes (big loop)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
74.5 km
4:00 h
773 m
764 m
You will discover at your own pace and according to your level, the route of the first stage of the Tour de France which crosses the typical villages of the Niçois hinterland. This 70 km circuit extends your discovery by passing through the villages of Tourrette-Levens, Levens and not forgetting La Roquette-sur-Var, a village perched at 380 meters altitude, perched like an eagle’s nest above the Var valley.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC cycling circuit No. 12: Tour of the vineyards of Bellet
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
32.2 km
2:20 h
574 m
572 m
34 km long but with an elevation gain of 630 m, the tour of the Bellet vineyards takes the small road that climbs through beautiful Mediterranean vegetation of pines and olive trees, carnations and fragrant broom, leading cyclists to the perched village of Colomars.
Road Cycling
· Alpes-Maritimes
FFC cycling circuit no. 21: On the roads of the Col de Turini
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
54.8 km
3:30 h
1,584 m
1,575 m
Set out to conquer the legendary Col de Turini, following in the footsteps of Nairo Quintana, winner at the summit of the last stage of Paris-Nice 2020.
Road Cycling
· Alpes-Maritimes
FFC bike circuit no. 8: the 70.3 circuit (Half IRONMAN)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
93.2 km
5:30 h
1,211 m
1,211 m
Experienced athletes can take on the cycling course of the 2019 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships (half the distance of a full Ironman), with the ascent of the mythical col de Vence (963 m).
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC cycling route No. 34: the Bonette via the Moutière
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
51.2 km
5:00 h
1,712 m
1,712 m
Passes closed in winter!
This version offers the special feature of discovering a unique climb of the Bonette, almost without cars and somewhat unknown to cyclists.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
Itinerary n°1 - 2 days - Stage 1 Nice - Isola Village
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 1
109.9 km
6:30 h
2,743 m
1,886 m
A tour de force that takes you to the heart of the Tinée valley on little-travelled roads, with sublime views.
Road Cycling
· Nice - Côte d'Azur
FFC cycling route no. 24: the Tour of the 2 valleys
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
109.7 km
6:00 h
3,008 m
2,990 m
A tour de force that will have you crossing several legendary passes, including the climb to the sanctuary road of the Madone d’Utelle. During Paris-Nice 2016, the stage was won by Ilnur Zakarin ahead of Alberto Contador.
Road Cycling
· Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée
FFC cycling circuit No. 32: The loop of the 2 valleys from St. Sauveur/Tinée
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
117.9 km
6:30 h
3,168 m
3,168 m
A very sporty and varied route passing, for the most courageous, by the sanctuary of the Madone d’Utelle which offers a breathtaking 360° panorama from the orientation table.
With almost 40 road cycling loops for all levels, certified by the French Cycling Federation, it's easy to pedal your way through the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area:
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Follow the historic routes of the Tour de France and climb its legendary passes: the Bonette, Èze, Lombarde, Couillole, Turini and Saint-Martin,
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Enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Mediterranean coastline, the Var balconies and the Tinée and Vésubie valleys,
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Discover the region's rich heritage through charming hilltop villages, the magnificent Bellet vineyards (AOC) and olive groves (AOP).
Taste our beautiful region in just a few turns of the wheel!
Reviews
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FFC cycle route no. 1: Tour of Cap Ferrat by Elodie
December 19, 2021
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Community
Super joli et chemin agréable ! Par contre au niveau du dénivelé ma montre m'indique 524 d+
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Cols d'arrière pays. by Freddy
November 02, 2020
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Community
Joli parcours avec de bons pourcentages.
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