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La Turbie - Cime de la Forna Loop


A gravel cycling route starting from La Turbie

An epic gravel ride with breathtaking mountain views

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This gravel route takes you from La Turbie to Cime de la Forna and back, offering epic climbs and breathtaking mountain views. The route starts in La Turbie, a historic village with Roman ruins and narrow streets. As you ascend towards Cime de la Forna, the terrain becomes more challenging, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The highlight of this route is Col de Turini, a legendary climb known for its demanding gradient and epic scenery. Overall, this route offers an exciting cycling experience with challenging ascents and unforgettable mountain views.

gravel
124 km
5109 m
Savage
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: La Turbie Village center
La Turbie: A scenic town with challenging climbs and legendary cycling spots nearby.
La Turbie is a town located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, the town offers stunning views and challenging climbs. One of the famous cycling spots nearby is the Col de la Madone, which has been a training location for many professional cyclists. With its hilly terrain and picturesque landscapes, La Turbie is a great destination for road and gravel cyclists. Overall, the town provides a rewarding cycling experience and is suitable for both leisurely rides and intense training sessions.
Cime de la Forna621 mPeak
Cime de la Forna offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
PeillonVillage
Peillon is a picturesque hilltop village with narrow streets and charming traditional houses.
LucéramVillage
Lucéram is a scenic village with medieval architecture and narrow alleys.
Col de l'Orme1005 mMountain Pass
Col de l'Orme is a challenging climb with stunning views from the top.
Col de Turini1604 mMountain Pass
Col de Turini is a legendary climb with demanding gradients and epic scenery.
Cime des Vallières1555 mPeak
Cime des Vallières offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
La Bollène-VésubieVillage
La Bollène-Vésubie is a picturesque village nestled in the mountains, offering stunning views.
DuranusVillage
Duranus offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Col Saint-Michel963 mMountain Pass
Col Saint-Michel is a challenging climb with panoramic views of the French Riviera.
CoarazeVillage
Coaraze is a picturesque village known for its medieval architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Cicilia339 mPeak
Cicilia is a charming village with narrow streets and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Le CastelloCastle Ruins
Le Castello offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the French Riviera.
Mont de la Bataille620 mPeak
Mont de la Bataille offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Finish: La Turbie Village center
La Turbie: A scenic town with challenging climbs and legendary cycling spots nearby.

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