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Stage 2
Route n°1 - 2 days - Stage 2 Isola Village - Nice
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Photo: Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Participants will not be disappointed; riding part of a legendary Tour de France stage remains a highlight of their sporting careers.
After a few km of warm-up on a slight downhill, the slope of the Col de Saint-Martin reminds us of the Tour's passage.
This first-category col was climbed from this side by the riders of the 2020 Tour de France where Benoît Cosnefroy led over the summit.
This col was also on the Paris-Nice route with 3 summit finishes. The winners, all great champions: Simon Yates in 2017, Nairo Quintana in 2020, and Primož Roglič in 2021
Once past this first challenge, the route, after a very fast descent, reaches the Vésubie valley, where the scars of Storm Alex are still visible.
The village of Roquebillière-le-Vieux marks the start of the Col de Turini. An impressive series of hairpin bends and a pleasant coniferous forest will shelter riders in the final part leading to the summit at 1604 m altitude.
Following the Peira-Cava ridge through the forest, a long technical descent will bring us back toward Nice.
Starting almost from the city center, Saint-Roch district in Nice (Altitude 17 m), the last climb of the day awaits cyclists. The slopes of the Col d‘Èze rise quickly to finish the ascent at an altitude of 507 m.
The summit is located here, in a parking area next to the Hermitage inn near a sculpture remembering the passage of the Tour de France in 2020.
To finish this journey, riders just have to let themselves go towards Nice, the end of these two beautiful sporting days.
Author’s recommendation
Route reserved for experienced athletes and cyclists
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
BASIC RULES
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Choose a climb suited to your physical condition, don’t overestimate your abilities
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Check mountain weather and the opening status of the cols before leaving
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Carry an identity document and an emergency contact number with you
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Respect the environment
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Control your speed during descents
GOOD PRACTICES FOR GROUP RIDING
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Riding two abreast is allowed, but single file is required:
at dusk or when visibility is poor
When a vehicle intending to overtake signals its approach.
Public transport
The Lignes d’azur network offers a single fare across the entire Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. Validation is mandatory each time you get on the bus, regardless of the ticket used. To view all fares, click here: www.lignesdazur.com
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Equipment
-Wear an approved helmet
-Check the condition of your tires
-Take a repair kit in case of a puncture
-Preferably have at least a flashing LED light to attach to the seat post to be visible to motorists, especially in the small tunnels common in the Metropolitan area
-Remember to take a windbreaker or raincoat for the descent of the cols
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