recommended route
FFC cycling route no. 18: The right bank loop
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Le BrocPhoto: Frédéric Aguilhon, Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
A ride on little frequented roads used by local cyclists but with a total approaching 2,000 m of positive climbs!
The route passes through many medieval villages perched above the Var valley. The itinerary allows discovering Bonson, quite unknown. It is located on a foothill of mount Vial, at the top of the promontory is an old military fortress overlooking the Var valley and the Estéron valley from the top of a rocky spur over 400 meters high. Access is via the Bréa road, the sacred road of the Alpes-Maritimes that leads to the Saint-Benoît church.
Then, the road to Roquestéron passes by old stations whose buildings are still standing: Collebelle, Vescous, Pierrefeu, Vallon le Rac, thus recalling the commissioning in 1924 of the railway line between Pont-Charles-Albert and Roquestéron. The line was quickly downgraded (1929) and the rails removed.
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Author’s recommendation
Route for experienced athletes - FFC color: Black
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
-Do not overestimate your physical capacities
-Get information before leaving on mountain weather and pass openings
-Remember to carry an ID and a number to call in case of danger
-Respect traffic lights
-Preferably use cycle paths when they exist
In other words: a sign may oblige you
If the "cycle path" sign is square: you decide.
If it is round you must take this lane compulsorily.
-Respect the environment and other road users
Tips and suggestions
All outdoor activities of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Find bus lines on : https://www.lignesdazur.com
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Directions
By the A8 motorway "La Provençale" :
From Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, take exit Villeneuve-Loubet / Cagnes-sur-Mer no. 47
From Nice take exit Cagnes-sur-Mer no. 48
Then take RM 336, the M 36 Expressway and M 2210 to join Vence directly
Parking
Marie Antoinette parking near the panoramic starting point - Paid surface parking - 153 spots
Coordinates
Equipment
-Wear an approved helmet
-Check the condition of your tires
-Take a repair kit in case of puncture
-Preferably take at least a flashing LED light to attach to the seat post to be seen by motorists, especially in the small tunnels that are common in the Metropolis
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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