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Stage 3
eBike MNCA stage 3: St-Etienne-de-Tinée - Isola 2000
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A stage in a very alpine setting where you will play hide-and-seek with the main road. A route that also immerses you in an intertwined border history.
moderate
Distance 28.2 km
3:15 h
1,133 m
293 m
1,990 m
865 m
- Along the small road that runs beside the Tinée, follow the markers until you reach the M2205C road where you turn left. At that point, take a look at the Clapière! The largest geological collapse in Europe!
- Proceed carefully for 350 m on this busy road, then take the cycle path on the right that leads to the hamlet of Bourguet (1054 m).
- Continue on the M2205 to Cialancier where you meet the cycle path again.
- Feeling adventurous? 5 km away, on the M61, is Roya (1500 m) and its restaurant in a wonderful setting!
- You then alternate between road and cycle path until the village of Isola (870 m). It’s time for a well-deserved break…
- Attack the long climb to Isola 2000 (17 km at an average of 6.5%). The route alternates between the current wide road and the old one, now a bucolic track. Watch for the signs and be careful because mountain bikers can also come down these routes, and there are bumps! aloura leva ti dàu mitan! (there are crazy ones, don’t stay in the middle)
- Short stop at Chastellar (1658 m), to take a breath and discover this place full of Franco-Italian history!
- You’re almost there! The arrival at the Isola 2000 resort is very close!
Author’s recommendation
- Follow the corresponding MTB route marking: The circuit is marked with red "VTT FFC" arrows accompanied by a "e-bike Metropolis Nice Côte d'Azur" logo.
- Following the October 2020 storms, reconstruction work of a footbridge is ongoing. The technical description of the route at points 3 and 4 has been adjusted accordingly.
All outdoor activities of the Metropolis Nice Côte d'Azur are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,990 m
Lowest point
865 m
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Track types
Asphalt
10.6 km
Dirt road
4.6 km
Forested/wild trail
1.1 km
Path
935 m
Road
10.6 km
Unknown
424 m
Safety information
- The national park is a protected and regulated area: use only the tracks allowed for mountain bikers.
- Follow marked trails, do not take shortcuts and respect the direction of routes.
- Before starting on a route, check that it suits your level, check the condition of your mountain bike and leave your route details with someone.
- Be careful, courteous, and slow down when overtaking other users.
- Be extra cautious during hunting season and inquire about ongoing hunts.
- If you encounter livestock guardian dogs (= patous), get off your bike, avoid sudden movements and go around the herd.
- Respect private property, cultivated areas and close gates behind you.
- Have an eco-friendly attitude: take your rubbish with you and respect wildlife and flora for preserved nature.
- Always carry the IGN map corresponding to the concerned route.
Public transport
The Lignes d’azur network offers a single fare across the entire Metropolis Nice Côte d’Azur. Validation is mandatory each time you board the bus regardless of the ticket used. To check all fares, click here: www.lignesdazur.comGet Timetable to destination
eBike MNCA stage 3: St-Etienne-de-Tinée - Isola 2000
Coordinates
DD
44.258002, 6.924982
DMS
44°15'28.8"N 6°55'29.9"E
UTM
32T 334358 4902623
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Equipment
- Wear a helmet, bring protective equipment and repair accessories.
- Watch the weather: Mountain weather changes quickly, bring warm clothes.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
28.2 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
1,133 m
Descent
293 m
Highest point
1,990 m
Lowest point
865 m
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