FFC cycling circuit No. 28: The loop of the 2 valleys

 The start is at the roundabout of the RM 2205 towards Nice. At Km 5.3, turn left onto the climb RM 32 toward La Tour sur Tinée (RM32), which is on a good surface, quite rolling with hairpins offering the cyclist moments of recovery. The road after the village leads to the Vésubie side after two steep climbs. At the junction of Utelle and the Madone (Km 24.5), the most courageous will choose to take the planned detour via the sanctuary a few kilometers away, while the less daring can join the road of the Vésubie (RM 2565) and Saint-Jean la Rivière. From there, head towards Roquebillière. At km 49.6 at the exit of the place called Le Suquet, turn left onto RM 373, which leads to the village of Pélasque, a climb discovered during the 2019 Paris-Nice stage. The descent leads directly to Lantosque, where at the exit of the village, you find the direction to Saint-Martin Vésubie, after crossing the river, the RM 2565 (Km 60.5). The village of Saint-Martin Vésubie Km 74 is the true starting point of the last difficulty, the col Saint-Martin (1,500 m), where the heart of the La Colmiane ski resort is located. The end of the descent joins the Tinée valley (RM 2205). From the crossroads, heading towards Nice, you return to the starting point at Pont de Clans.

 -Wear an approved helmet

 -Check the condition of your tires

 -Leave with a repair kit in case of a flat tire

 -Prefer at least a flashing LED light to attach to the seat post to be seen by motorists

 -Do not overestimate your physical abilities

 -Get information before leaving about mountain weather and pass openings

 -Remember to carry an identity card and a number to call in case of danger

 -Respect the environment and other road users

 Located 55 km from Nice, this departure point allows you to easily and safely take routes that would not always be easy to do from Nice, otherwise covering many kilometers on a high-traffic axis.

Nice is served by the A8 highway "La Provençale", coming from Aix-en-Provence to the West and the border to the East.

To reach the departure located 55 km from Nice :

Take Exit No. 52: Saint-Isidore

Direction Digne via RM 6202

 Then take the Route de la Tinée (RM 2205)

 Find bus lines at : https://www.lignesdazur.com

 At the exit of the place called Le Suquet, the itinerary includes a detour via Pélasque. This difficulty can be avoided by continuing on the RM 2565 from the village of Lantosque and Roquebillière, the start and finish point of the loop.

Circuit for experienced cyclists - FFC Color: Black - Very difficult