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Stage 2
eBike MNCA stage 2: St-Dalmas-Le-Selvage - St-Etienne-de-Tinée
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It is an exceptional day spent at the peaks! At the peak of biodiversity with the crossing of the heart of the Mercantour National Park! At the peak of the highest road in Europe, at 2802 m, in an almost lunar atmosphere!
moderate
Distance 43.4 km
4:00 h
1,351 m
1,722 m
2,806 m
1,138 m
- At the upper exit of the village (1475 m), take the right road that climbs to the col de la Moutière (14 km of ascent at an average 8%). This route was successively a Roman road, strategic road then... tourist road.
- Enter the National Park and arrive on the Sestrière plateau, a magical place, land of larches and marmots.
- Continue climbing, vast nature, magnificent scenery, the col de la Moutière (2438 m) soon in sight!
- Continue for 4 km on a balcony along a wide path until joining the Bonette road (2550 m).
- Now, by road, head to the summit of the Bonette; 4 km with an end at... 18%. Prepare your calves, save a bit of battery (watch out for the thin air!*) to reach 2802 m! Stunning view, lunar atmosphere!
- That's enough for the climb, start the descent! First possible stop at the Fourches camp: a former high mountain military barracks recently restored!
- Bousiéyas, a model of mountain architecture, a magnificent hamlet! We recommend a short stop: café, drink, meal in the sun!
- End of the stage, reach Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée (1230 m), the main village of the valley with many places of interest and heritage site visits.
* watch out for the thin air
Author’s recommendation
Follow the VTT marking corresponding to the route: The circuit is marked with red "VTT FFC" arrows accompanied by a "e-bike Metropolis Nice Côte d'Azur" logo.
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
2,806 m
Lowest point
1,138 m
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Track types
Asphalt
11.7 km
Forested/wild trail
3.2 km
Path
38 m
Road
28.5 km
Safety information
- The national park is a protected and regulated area: use only the trails authorized for MTB riders
- Follow the marked trails, do not take shortcuts and respect the direction of the routes.
- Before starting a route, check that it suits your level, check the condition of your MTB and leave your route with someone.
- Be cautious, courteous and slow down when overtaking other users.
- Be extra careful during hunting season and get information on ongoing hunts.
- If you meet livestock guardian dogs (= patous), get off your bike, avoid sudden movements and go around the herd.
- Respect private property, cultivated areas and close the gates after passing.
- Behave in an eco-friendly manner: take back your waste and respect the fauna and flora for preserved nature.
- Always be sure to carry the IGN map corresponding to the concerned itinerary.
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 get on the bus regardless of the ticket used. To check all fares, click here: www.lignesdazur.comGet Timetable to destination
eBike MNCA stage 2: St-Dalmas-Le-Selvage - St-Etienne-de-Tinée
Directions
Consider carpooling.Coordinates
DD
44.283234, 6.863397
DMS
44°16'59.6"N 6°51'48.2"E
UTM
32T 329515 4905551
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Equipment
- Wear a helmet, plan protective gear and repair accessories.
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Watch the weather: Mountain weather changes quickly, plan warm clothing.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
43.4 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
1,351 m
Descent
1,722 m
Highest point
2,806 m
Lowest point
1,138 m
Weather at the starting point
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