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Mountain bike FFC circuit no. 53: The Madeleine Pass - La Colmiane
Mountain Biking
· Valdeblore
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Col de la MadeleinePhoto: Frédéric Aguilhon, Metropole Nice Côte d'Azur
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In search of a magnificent panorama over the Côte d'Azur.
difficult
Distance 18.8 km
3:00 h
542 m
542 m
1,732 m
1,284 m
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Author’s recommendation
Follow the mountain bike signage corresponding to the circuit number: The circuit is marked with orange "VTT FFC" arrows on which the circuit numbers to follow are displayed.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,732 m
Lowest point
1,284 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
2.3 km
Dirt road
1.1 km
Forested/wild trail
14.6 km
Path
609 m
Road
143 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 on a route, check that it is suitable for your level, inspect the condition of your mountain bike, and leave your itinerary with someone.
- Be cautious, courteous, and slow down when overtaking other users.
- Be extra careful during hunting season and inquire about ongoing hunts.
- If you encounter livestock guardian dogs (patous), dismount, avoid sudden movements, and go around the herd.
- Respect private property, cultivated areas, and close gates behind you.
- Adopt eco-friendly behavior: take your rubbish with you and respect the wildlife and flora to preserve nature.
- Always make sure to carry the IGN map corresponding to the route concerned.
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 board the bus, regardless of the ticket used. To check all fares, click here: www.lignesdazur.comGet Timetable to destination
Mountain bike FFC circuit no. 53: The Madeleine Pass - La Colmiane
Parking
Free parking at the La Colmiane stationCoordinates
DD
44.070829, 7.222216
DMS
44°04'15.0"N 7°13'20.0"E
UTM
32T 357636 4881276
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Equipment
- Wear a helmet, bring protective gear and repair accessories.
- Watch the weather: Mountain weather changes quickly, bring warm clothing.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
18.8 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
542 m
Descent
542 m
Highest point
1,732 m
Lowest point
1,284 m
Weather at the starting point
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