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The Château de Gourdon Loop
A road cycling route starting from Opio
A scenic route with a breathtaking château
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This route showcases the stunning Château de Gourdon, perched high in the mountains. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as you ride through scenic Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The route includes challenging climbs and descents, making it suitable for experienced cyclists.
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175 km
5328 m
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Route profile
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Start: Magagnosc Village centerOpio: Cycling in the scenic heart of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Opio is a small town located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region of France. From a cyclist's perspective, Opio offers picturesque roads surrounded by beautiful landscapes, making it an ideal destination for road and gravel cycling. The town's location in the mountainous region provides various cycling challenges and opportunities for both leisurely rides and more intense training. Opio is also conveniently situated close to famous cycling spots such as Grasse and Nice, making it a great starting point for exploring the French Riviera on two wheels. Overall, Opio is a cyclist's paradise with its scenic routes and access to renowned cycling destinations.9 km
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Château de GourdonCastleChâteau de Gourdon is a medieval castle dating back to the 9th century. It offers stunning views of the French Riviera.
15 km
15 km
Col de l'Êcre1120 mMountain PassCol de l'Êcre is a challenging climb with beautiful mountain scenery.
24 km
24 km
Col de la Sine1108 mMountain PassCol de la Sine is a scenic mountain pass with stunning views.
34 km
34 km
Castellaras de ThorencCastle RuinsCastellaras de Thorenc is a picturesque village known for its historic charm.
53 km
53 km
Le MasVillageLe Mas is a small Provençal village with traditional stone houses.
54 km
54 km
Les Laouves883 mPeakLes Laouves is a lovely hillside village with views of the surrounding countryside.
70 km
70 km
Cime de la Cacia1105 mPeakCime de la Cacia is a mountain peak with panoramic views of the French Riviera.
71 km
71 km
SigaleVillageSigale is a quiet village known for its charming medieval architecture.
82 km
82 km
Col Saint-Raphaël875 mMountain PassCol Saint-Raphaël is a challenging climb famous among local cyclists.
91 km
91 km
Puget-ThéniersVillagePuget-Théniers is a picturesque village nestled in the Var River valley.
102 km
102 km
Colline de Nona873 mPeakColline de Nona offers beautiful scenic views of the Var Valley.
110 km
110 km
Touët-sur-VarVillageTouët-sur-Var is an ancient village with narrow streets and historic buildings.
121 km
121 km
Le Dos de l'Éléphant370 mPeakLe Dos de l'Éléphant is a rock formation resembling the back of an elephant.
133 km
133 km
Plan-du-VarHamletPlan-du-Var is a charming village renowned for its panoramic views.
150 km
150 km
Château de la GaudeCastleChâteau de la Gaude is a magnificent château with beautiful gardens and vineyards.
152 km
152 km
PanoramaViewpointPanorama is a lookout point with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
162 km
162 km
Tourrettes-sur-LoupVillageTourrettes-sur-Loup is a picturesque hilltop village known for its artisan workshops.
169 km
169 km
Château des comtes de GrasseCastleChâteau des comtes de Grasse is a historic castle overlooking the town of Grasse.
175 km
175 km
Finish: Magagnosc Village centerOpio: Cycling in the scenic heart of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur