recommended route
FFC cycling route No. 34: the Bonette via the Moutière
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Saint-Dalmas-le-SelvagePhoto: Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur., Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
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.
Heading towards Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, cyclists will climb the slope via the Moutière pass, with one of the most beautiful settings of the Métropole for those who love larch forests and the desert landscapes of high mountains. But note a gravel section allows joining the Bonette road! In perfect condition nonetheless.
Also be vigilant: The road services of the Métropole clear the Moutière pass road later than the Bonette road, so it is preferable to check before setting off. The return to Saint-Etienne is via the rapid descent of the pass by the road towards the hamlet of Bousieyas, located in the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
Author’s recommendation
Sporting route - FFC color: red - Very difficult
Check the opening status of the Moutière and Bonette passes before you leave!
Warning: a 3 km section of track is to be anticipated and is cleared of snow by warmth.
All outdoor activities of the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org/fr
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Emergency number: 112
Tips and suggestions
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
High-speed and express trains (TGV, Corail train) connect the Côte d’Azur to all French regions and major European cities.
- Find bus lines on: https://www.lignesdazur.com
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Directions
Nice is served by the A8 motorway "La Provençale" coming from Aix-en-Provence in the West and from the border in the East.
To reach Saint-Etienne de Tinée
the city center, five exits have been arranged to go directly to the district of your choice:
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Exit No. 52: Saint-Isidore
Direction Digne
Then take Route de la Tinée
Parking
Large Cartel parking, located on the RM 2205, very close to the starting sign of the route
Coordinates
Equipment
Before setting off:
- Ensure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including tires and brakes
- Make sure the bike is well adjusted to your body
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
- Carry a repair kit
- Remember that traffic laws apply to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never ride more than two abreast and switch to a single file when the traffic situation requires it
- Respect other road users as you would wish to be respected
- Choose a route suited to your physical abilities
- Inform those around you of your itinerary
- Check the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful
- Inform yourself and keep emergency numbers handy
- Respect the environment by not throwing food packaging on the roadside
- If you must return at nightfall, make sure to see and be seen
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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