Itinerancy no. 2 - 2 days - Stage 2 Auron - La Manda

Starting from Auron, go down RM 39

At the cable car roundabout take the 1st exit, RM 2205 towards Isola

Continue on RM 2205, cross Isola Village, Saint-Sauveur sur Tinée, Pont de Clans

At the intersection of RM 2205 and RM 32, cautiously turn left to take RM 32 towards La Tour sur Tinée

Cross La Tour sur Tinée

Continue on RM 32 to the junction with RM 132

Take RM 132 towards La Madone d’Utelle, 6 km

The final arrival is at the sign indicating the summit under the Sanctuary

Push 500 m higher to admire from the orientation table a magnificent landscape turned 360° towards the sea and the Mercantour peaks

Carefully descend to the junction of roads RM 32 and RM 132

From this intersection take M 32 to the right towards Saint-Jean-la-Rivière, 10 km

Pass through the village of Utelle

Cross the bridge of Saint-Jean-la-Rivière over the Vésubie and take the right on RM 2565 towards Nice

500 m after this intersection, leave RM 2565 to take left RM 19

Continue on RM 19 crossing Duranus

At the junction of the entrance to Levens, take left to continue on RM 19

At the exit of the urban area, at the intersection with RM 14, take the direction of St. Blaise

Cross St. Blaise

Continue on RM14 to the village of Aspremont

At the village square, take the direction of Colomars via RM 414

Cross Colomars and stay right to continue on RM 414

At the intersection with RM 514, turn right towards N202 Digne

Arrived at the roundabout with RM 6202, you have reached your destination

-Wear an approved helmet

-Check the condition of your tires

-Take a repair kit in case of puncture

-Prefer at least one flashing LED light to attach to the seatpost to be seen by motorists, especially in small tunnels

-Remember to take a windbreaker or raincoat for the descent of the pass

BASIC RULES

Choose a climb suited to your physical condition, do not overestimate your abilities

Check the mountain weather and pass openings before leaving

Remember to carry an ID and an emergency number to call

Respect the environment

Control your speed during the descent

GOOD PRACTICES FOR GROUP RIDING

Riding two abreast is allowed, but single file is required:

at nightfall or when visibility is poor

When a vehicle wanting to overtake signals its approach.

ENCOUNTER WITH THE FAMOUS PATOUS POSSIBLE ON THE LAST KILOMETERS OF THE MADONE ASCENT

These dogs tirelessly guard the flocks, threatening to attack anything that approaches.
A frequent source of controversy, their presence regularly leads to incidents. Many of them are avoidable, by taking some precautions.

Advice no.1: announce your arrival

On the road, in the upper part of the pass, the presence of patous nearby should be taken seriously and cyclists should be cautious and announce their arrival from a distance, without shouting, as patous do not like to be surprised.

Advice no.2: maintain a safe distance

For a patou raised among sheep, anyone approaching the flock is a potential threat. You should therefore keep as much distance as possible from the flocks. Move slowly and steadily.

Advice no.3: accept confrontation

These dogs are trained for deterrence rather than attack. If they spot an intruder, they will start barking and growling. It is common for them to approach the cyclist, looking aggressive to sniff him. Stay calm, speak in a soothing voice, move without sudden gestures, and try not to show fear to reduce tension. The cyclist should get off the bike and walk quietly beside it.

Advice no.4: don’t show aggression

In confrontation, the dog must not feel threatened. Avoid looking it in the eyes and lower your head.

Advice no.5: don’t become prey

Fleeing at full speed on the bike would likely be one of the worst things to do. A guard dog runs much faster than any cyclist and seeing you flee at full speed could make it perceive you as prey.

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Route reserved for athletes and experienced cyclists

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