recommended route
VTT FFC route no. 2: The Férisson dairy farm
Mountain Biking
· Belvédère
-
Belvédère - Cirque de FérissonPhoto: Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur., Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
Selected alternatives for you
This out-and-back route takes us to the Férisson dairy farm and immerses us in an Alpine setting: at the foot of a mountain cirque and near the heart of the Mercantour National Park (protected and regulated natural area).
difficult
Distance 27.9 km
5:40 h
1,171 m
1,171 m
1,975 m
823 m
Follow the VTT FFC marking of route no. 2. This ride is very enjoyable on an electric-assist mountain bike.
All outdoor activities of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org
Author’s recommendation
- At the end of the climb, a picnic table allows you to eat and enjoy the Alpine panorama. You can even see the Mediterranean Sea on clear days!
- In summer, you will appreciate the coolness of the place, even in the sun.
- On an electric-assist mountain bike, start around 10 a.m. and enjoy your meal at the summit.
- Before starting the descent, take time to stop by the dairy farm and taste the cheese.
- Before May, there may still be snow and very low temperatures, be cautious; favor late spring and summer!
- After this route, visit the medieval village of Belvédère, which overlooks the Vésubie valley:
- Perched at 800 m altitude, nestled on the mountain side where many barns made of pink and gray stone cling, the village is made up of tall houses with an Alpine Piedmont character often linked together by a "cantoun" or covered passage. Belvédère or "Beautiful view" offers charming typical alleys, a welcoming central square close to its 17th-century church with a square bell tower.
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,975 m
Lowest point
823 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Asphalt
9.8 km
Dirt road
13.6 km
Forested/wild trail
116 m
Road
4.3 km
Unknown
0 m
Safety information
- The national park is a protected and regulated area: use only the trails authorized for mountain bikers.
- Follow marked trails, do not take shortcuts, and respect the direction of the routes.
- Before starting a route, check that it suits your level, inspect your mountain bike’s condition, and leave your route details with someone.
- Be cautious, courteous, and slow down when passing other users.
- Be extra careful during hunting seasons and get information about ongoing hunts.
- If you encounter herd protection dogs (patous), get off your bike, avoid sudden movements, and go around the herd.
- Respect private property, cultivated areas, and close gates after passing.
- Adopt eco-friendly behavior: take your trash with you and respect wildlife and flora to help preserve nature.
- Always make sure to carry the IGN map corresponding to the route concerned.
Tips and suggestions
All outdoor activities of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis are on https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org
Public transport
Find all information at: https://www.lignesdazur.com/
Get Timetable to destination
VTT FFC route no. 2: The Férisson dairy farm
Directions
In Nice, take the Grenoble road; after passing St Martin du Var, head towards the Vésubie valley until Roquebillière. From the Roquebillière commune, a road rises towards the village of Belvédère.Parking
The small Brec parking lot is free.Coordinates
DD
44.014163, 7.326114
DMS
44°00'51.0"N 7°19'34.0"E
UTM
32T 365828 4874807
w3w
///shaker.socket.faces
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Wear a helmet, bring protective gear 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
Difficulty
S0
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
27.9 km
Duration
5:40 h
Ascent
1,171 m
Descent
1,171 m
Highest point
1,975 m
Lowest point
823 m
Weather at the starting point
Statistics
Maps and trails
Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
Distance
Duration
Ascent
Descent
Questions and answers
Ratings and reviews
Help others by being the first to add a review
Photos from others