recommended route
Multi-day route
Cycling route n°4: Nice - La Tour-sur-Tinée - Vallon de la Gordolasque - Nice
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Saint-Martin-VésubiePhoto: Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur., Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Over 3 days, climb 2 mythical passes of the 2020 Tour de France: the Col Saint-Martin and the Col du Turini. Discover villages perched high above the valleys. Discover little-known sites and enjoy quality mountain accommodation with the "Accueil vélo" label.
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Safety information
In case of emergency, call 112
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Public transport
- Nice airport.
- Train access: Nice station
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Equipment
Before setting off :
- Make sure your bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including tires and brakes.
- Make sure your bike is properly adjusted to your body type.
- Wearing a helmet is highly recommended
- Take along a repair kit
- Remember that the Highway Code applies to cyclists in all circumstances.
- Never ride with more than two people abreast, and keep to a single lane when traffic conditions dictate.
- Respect other road users as you would like them to respect you.
- Choose a route suited to your physical abilities
- Inform those around you of your itinerary
- Be aware of weather conditions
- A first-aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful.
- Know and keep emergency numbers.
- Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the side of the road.
- If you have to return home after dark, make sure you can see and be seen.
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Partir de Nice à Aspremont sur les traces des coureurs du Tour de France en empruntant le parcours de la 1ère étape du Tour 2020.
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