Nice Côte d'Azur

Between sea and mountains, simply unique!

Côte d'Azur and Mercantour
Departement and Region: Alpes-Maritimes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Main passes : col d'Èze, col de Castillon, col de Turini, col de Vence
Etape sur Route des Grandes Alpes® : Sospel / Nice
Stage on Route des Grandes Alpes® Gravel : Coaraze / Nice
Stage on P'tites Routes du Soleil®: Les Ferres / Nice

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Other villages and resorts near Nice Côte d'Azur

Suggestions for cycling loops around Nice Côte d'Azur

Our grands cols

Col d’Éze, only 5 km from the seaside, 7.8 km long, summit at 461m, elevation gain 447m.
Col de Vence, 1020m, 9.8 kilometers and 640m ascent.
Col Saint-Martin or Col de La Colmiane, at 1493m, 16.5 km long.
Col de la Lombarde at 2347m, border pass with Italy, 20.5km on the French side (south side) and 21.3km on the Italian side (north side).
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Events around cycling

- Arrival of the Paris-Nice (March)
- Paris-Nice Challenge (March)
- Nice Gravel Ride road version (April 19 to 21, 2024)
- Ultra Bike France Alpes-Côte d'Azur (June)
- IronMan France and Ironman70.3 France (June 16, 2024)
- Tour de France finish (July 19-21, 2024)
- Vinfast Ironman Women's World Championships (September 22, 2024)
- Transvésubienne (September 29, 2024)
- UCI Gravel World Championships 2025

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Cycling in Nice Côte d'Azur

The undeniable assets of Nice Côte d'Azur have seduced and inspired millions of visitors every year, for decades. There's nothing missing here! A must-see destination for many French and foreign visitors alike, Nice Côte d'Azur isn't just about the sea, the beach and palm trees. Cycling in all its forms (road bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes and VAE bikes), hiking, lakes and other outdoor activities are all part of a successful vacation.
For 2-wheeled enthusiasts, Nice Côte d'Azur offers grandiose landscapes and mythical roads, whether in the Mercantour National Park or in the Tinée and Vésubie Valleys, historic passes and green valleys, sporty gradients and gourmet stops, favorable weather as well as a warm welcome, rental services and adapted equipment. In town, 125 km of cycle paths pave the way for discovery and gentle mobility.

Mediterranean Sea and mountains

Nice Côte d’Azur proves both unique and multifaceted! Do you prefer sea or mountains? No need to choose! The combination, unique in Europe, of coastal towns (Cagnes-sur-Mer, Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, Beaulieu, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cap d’Ail and Eze) and high mountain resorts (Isola 2000, Auron, Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, La Colmiane, Roubion and Turini Camp d’Argent), with the perched villages of the hilly hinterland between the two (Vence, Saint-Jeannet, Gattières, Gilette and Falicon), allows for all manner of stays: urban, or in the great outdoors; for cultural or events breaks; at seaside resorts or up in the mountains; alone, as a couple, with family or friends. Boasting an international airport 15 minutes from Nice city centre, a wide choice of high-quality hotels, famous museums and fine heritage monuments, a splendid climate, a famed seafront, all sorts of festivals and an enviable way of life, Nice Côte d’Azur makes a perfect destination that can please everyone! Anyone who comes to stay will be staggered at how much there is to do.

Finishing on a high note

For 2-wheeler enthusiasts, the Alpes-Maritimes and Côte d'Azur offer grandiose landscapes and mythical roads, historic passes and green valleys, sporting gradients and gourmet stopovers, favorable weather as well as a warm welcome, rental services and adapted equipment. Criss-cross the Mercantour National Park and perhaps come across marmots or chamois...Cross numerous communes that rival each other in charm and authenticity (Saint-Dalmas le Selvage, Valdeblore, Saint-Martin Vésubie, Roubion, Roquebillière or even La Bollène-Vésubie)...

Cross several passes, including the impressive Col de la Bonette, on Europe's highest road. But also the Col d'Eze: last pass to cross, less than 5 kilometers from the coast, before discovering a remarkable panorama over the Mediterranean, as far as the Gulf of Saint-Tropez to the west and Italy to the east! Then enjoy a dip in the temperate turquoise waters of the Grande Bleue! Follow the cycle path for miles along the Baie des Anges, along the famous Promenade des Anglais. Pass through the tourist center and the historic old town, sample sun-drenched local produce and world-renowned, award-winning cuisine, stop for a café en terrass.

e and enjoy the moment. Take in the view from the top of the Colline du Château and marvel at the rich heritage and many gardens of Nice, the green city of the Mediterranean... What better way to finish the Route des Grandes Alpes®?

Coming back in winter

An ideal destination in any season, Nice Côte d'Azur attracts visitors from all over the world, drawn by its unique combination of heritage, culture, award-winning gastronomy, coastline, its green spaces, its festivals and Carnival, its extraordinary light and mild weather (even in winter), its 7 winter sports resorts (downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, ice climbing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding...).).

Renowned since the 18th century for its winter tourism, Nice is now on UNESCO's World Heritage List as a "Riviera winter resort town".

365 days a year, Nice Côte d'Azur is therefore a prime destination offering unique experiences for couples, friends and families.

Other events

Carnaval de Nice (February)

Nice Jazz Festival

Ultra-Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour (June 21 to 23, 2024)
Festival des Nuits du Sud - Vence (July)
Olympic soccer events Paris 2024 (July 24 to 31, 2024)
Nice Côte d'Azur by UTMB (October 3 to 6, 2024)
Marathon des Alpes Maritimes Nice-Cannes (November)
Meeting Hippique d'hiver (December to March)

Services

Tramway (3 lines)
Tourist information offices
Book your accommodation and activities on www.explorenicecotedazur.com

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Sospel / Nice

52,28 Km

3 h 01 min

Sospel

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Saint-Martin Vésubie / Sospel

51,22 Km

3 h 26 min

Saint-Martin Vésubie

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Alternative stage Barcelonnette / Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée

55,79 Km

3 h 43 min

Barcelonnette

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Alternative stage Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée / Saint-Martin Vésubie

58,89 Km

3 h 45 min

St-Etienne-de-Tinée

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Valberg / Saint-Martin Vésubie

59,20 Km

3 h 47 min

Valberg

Témoignages

Beautiful Nice ideal for a winter break great restaurants lovely people I'm looking forward to my next visit Maura Markey

Magnificent multifaceted region to admire and discover imperatively. Melie Rose

I love biking on the beaches @deepashri_krishnaswamy

Promise me we'll go back! y_marty

Life is sweeter in Nice @lesescapadesdagnes

FAQ

Has Nice Côte d'Azur ever hosted the Tour de France?
Nice Côte d'Azur has been a stage town for the Tour de France 36 times (since 1906) and a starting town twice (1981 and 2020). Nice will host the Tour de France Finish on July 21, 2024 (Monaco / Nice time trial - 34 km)
+ Nice - Col de la Couillole stage on July 19, 2024 (133 km)
What are the gastronomic specialties?
Classified as part of France's intangible cultural heritage, Cuisine Niçoise honors local produce. Look out for the "Cuisine Nissarde, le respect de la tradition" label to be sure you're tasting the best of Nice's recipes (socca, pan bagnat, petits farcis, raviolis daube, beignets de fleurs de zucchinis, pissaladière...).
How many people visit Nice every year?
5 million!
- 300 days of sunshine a year
- 10 kilometers of coastline, including 7,5 of which are beaches
- 300 hectares of parks and gardens
- 74 buildings protected as historic monuments

Access

Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport (2 terminals)

Port

SNCF and bus stations
Fast and express trains, daily connections from major French cities and regular connections from abroad.
TGV connecting Paris to Nice in 5h30
Night train Paris Austerlitz - Nice
Chemins de Fer de Provence
1 main station in Nice ( Nice Ville) and 4 district stations: Nice Saint-Augustin, Nice Riquier and Nice Saint Roch and Nice Pont Michel
Stations in several surrounding communes (Cap d'Ail, Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Eze, Villefranche-sur-Mer...).
Bus stations Nice Vauban and Nice Saint Augustin

Road access

A8 La Provençale motorway
A bypass freeway with five exits provides easy access to the area of your choice.
Nationale 7

Contacts

Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur

☎ 04 92 14 46 14 www.explorenicecotedazur.com

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Nice Côte d'Azur

Between sea and mountains, simply unique!

Summary

Suggestions for cycling loops around Nice Côte d'Azur

Our grands cols

Events around cycling

Coming back in winter

Other events

Services

The map

Témoignages

FAQ

Access

Contacts

Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur

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