The Village of Èze
Philippe Lemonnier
The Col d'Èze district between Menton and Nice
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Èze pass

Breathtaking sea view

Altitude 507 m

Massif des Préalpes de Nice

DepartementAlpes-Maritimes

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col d'eze versant est
In Menton, just a stone's throw from the border with Italy, the Col d'Eze is the final climb. Still with a few 5% gradients in its first part, it will become more rolling thereafter to allow you to enjoy magnificent views of the Mediterranean coastline and Monaco while appreciating the duty accomplished after 720 km and 18,000 m of D+!

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Col d'eze - profil versant ouest
From kilometer zero and without transition, you'll start on the Col d'Èze. The altitude may seem modest, but if you remember that you're starting from sea level... well, you'll have to climb almost 500 m in 11 kilometers. The 2 intermediate cols of Villefranche and Quatre Chemins and a few fairly sustained sections may already have you overheating, but the magnificent views over the Mediterranean coastline should make things easier.

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Sospel / Nice

27 Sospel / Nice

52 km
3 h 01 min
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Now here’s an unforgettable day’s cycling! Coming from the north, with your legs feeling the effects of tackling the Route des Grandes Alpes® (in part or in its entirety), the sight of the Mediterranean, signalling the end of your cycling adventure, can bring out powerful emotions! In contrast, heading north from Nice’s sumptuous Promenade des Anglais, you may feel giddy at the thought of all the cycling adventures to come. On the menu along this maritime stage are two significant rises, taking you to the Col d’Èze (507m) and the Col de Castillon (703m), as well as the resort of Menton and stunning views down on Monaco.

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