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The Cicilia Challenge
A road cycling route starting from L'Escarene
Conquer the challenging hills and scenic landscapes on this road cycling route.
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This 135 km road cycling route near L'Escarène will push your limits with its 2340m of ascent. Pedal through picturesque Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, passing highlights such as the stunning La Trinité, the iconic Avenue Jean Médecin, and the historic Place Masséna. Enjoy breathtaking views from La Tour de la Chèvre d'Or and explore charming towns like Tourrettes-sur-Loup and La Roquette-sur-Var. Conquer the Col de Châteauneuf and the famous Col de Calaïson. This challenging route offers a memorable cycling experience.
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135 km
2340 m
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Route profile
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Start: L'Escarène Village centerL'Escarène: Experience Cycling Bliss in L'Escarène
L'Escarène is a beautiful locality located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, L'Escarène offers a mix of challenging climbs and picturesque landscapes, making it an attractive destination for road and gravel cyclists. With its winding roads and mountainous terrain, L'Escarène provides a thrilling and scenic cycling experience. Cyclists can explore the famous Col de Turini and other notable climbs in the area. Overall, L'Escarène is a cyclist's paradise nestled in the stunning natural beauty of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.8 km
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Cicilia339 mPeakEnjoy a break at the charming village of Cicilia along the route.
12 km
12 km
La TrinitéTownMarvel at the beauty of La Trinité, a picturesque town on the French Riviera.
20 km
20 km
Avenue Jean MédecinViewpointCycle along Avenue Jean Médecin, the vibrant main street of Nice.
20 km
20 km
Place MassénaAttractionTake in the historic surroundings of Place Masséna, a central square in Nice.
40 km
40 km
La Tour de la Chèvre d'OrCastle RuinsExperience breathtaking panoramic views from La Tour de la Chèvre d'Or.
56 km
56 km
Le RouretVillageCycle through the scenic countryside of Le Rouret.
69 km
69 km
Tourrettes-sur-LoupVillageDiscover the picturesque village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup.
78 km
78 km
PanoramaViewpointMarvel at the stunning panorama from a scenic viewpoint along the route.
102 km
102 km
La Roquette-sur-VarVillageVisit the historic village of La Roquette-sur-Var.
118 km
118 km
Col de Châteauneuf627 mMountain PassConquer the challenging ascent of Col de Châteauneuf.
119 km
119 km
Châteauneuf-VillevieilleRuinsExplore the charming village of Châteauneuf-Villevieille.
132 km
132 km
Col de Calaïson450 mMountain PassClimb the famous Col de Calaïson and enjoy stunning panoramic views.
135 km
135 km
Finish: L'Escarène Village centerL'Escarène: Experience Cycling Bliss in L'Escarène
Cycling routes from L'Escarene:
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![Image of Peille](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/peille-4.webp)
![Image of Tourrette-Levens](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/tourrette-levens-5.webp)
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![Image of Drap](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/drap-5.webp)
![Image of La Turbie](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/la-turbie-5.webp)
![Image of Aspremont](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/aspremont-5.webp)
![Image of Levens](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/levens-5.webp)
![Image of La Trinité](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/france/provence-alpes-cote-dazur/la-trinite-5.webp)