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Vésubie Valley

Between the Alps and the Mediterranean

Massif du Mercantour
Département et Région : Alpes-Maritimes et Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Principal passes : col de Turini, col Saint-Martin (la Colmiane)
Stage on Route des Grandes Alpes® : Valberg / Saint-Martin Vésubie and Saint-Martin Vésubie / Sospel
Stage on Route des Grandes Alpes® Gravel: Marie / La Bollène-Vésubie and La Bollène-Vésubie / Coaraze

Summary

Suggestions for cycling loops around the Vallée de la Vésubie

Our grands cols

The mythical Col de Turini, used in particular by the Monte-Carlo Rally, can be climbed from several sides, all presenting a decidedly "mountain" profile.
Starting in Sospel, the first loop begins with the Col Saint-Jean and continues with the Col de Braus and its steep slopes. After the Col de l'Ablé, a succession of switchbacks leads to Peïra Cava and the Col de Turini. Once over the latter, a long descent to Sospel begins, in the middle of which, shortly after Moulinet, a stop at Notre-Dame-de-la-Menour is essential.

The second loop starts in the charming village of La Bollène-Vésubie. It climbs steadily up a winding road to the Col de Turini. From here, a long downhill false flat takes you to Peïra Cava, then a descent via the Col Saint-Roch to Lantosque. The return to the starting point is via the Vésubie valley and a final climb of around 3 kilometers.

Turini

Bicycle events

Coming winter

Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, biathlon, snowshoe trekking...

la bollene vesubie

Other events

Events in each village, feasts, carnival, agricultural fairs, return of the shepherds, soccer tournaments, markets ...
- Transvesubienne (September 2024)
- Ultra Trail® Côte d'Azur Mercantour (June 21 to 23, 2024)

Turini

Services

Electric terminals, bus station, camping car area, bus line 90, cabs...

Map

The map

gorges vesubie

Testimonies

Today it's heavy stuff, a 400 m warm-up and then we're on to the climb. Heading for the Col de Turini, we start at an altitude of around 420 m and reach 2000 m. Eddy

We did 68 km for 2887 m of ascent, so it was a really tough outing. But the mountains are so beautiful that I'm enjoying myself despite the difficulties... Marie

turini

FAQ

  • What Vesubian site is known for its WW2 relics in France?
    La Forteresse de l'Authion
  • Which film starts on place de Belvédère before reaching the coast?
    Le Gendarme à Saint-Tropez

Access

Road access

  • From Nice RM 6202 PUIS RM 2265

SNCF railway stations and bus stations:

  • Nice
  • Grand Arénas : Bus route 90 Réseau Lignes d'Azur (RLA) to La Bollène

Contacts

Office de Tourisme Métropolitain Nice Côte d'Azur

☎ 04 93 03 60 54 www.explorenicecotedazur.com

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