Cycling Spots around Mercantour

Maritime Alps

If you’d like to do some of the HC (Hors Categorie) climbs in the region, you may want to stay north of Nice in one of the towns that will give you easy access to the Col de la Bonette, the Col de la Lombarde, the Col de Turini, the Col de la Cayolle, and other epic climbs.

You can even plan an altitude training camp in the area. Many local pros stay in Isola 2000 or Valberg for this purpose.

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Planning your cycling trip

2. Choosing when to book:

Maritime Alps in Summer

Summer can be quite warm in the Maritime Alps (25 - 30+ degrees C) though the humidity is usually low. It rarely rains by the coast in the summer, and in the mountains the best time to ride is the morning as there are sometimes afternoon thunderstorms.

Best website for weather reports?
meteofrance.com

Summer Road Conditions

In the summer it is usually very crowded towards the coast. If you’re staying in one of the seaside cities, be prepared to deal with some traffic getting into the mountains.

Best website for road reports?
inforoutes06.fr

Travelling in Summer

If you want to focus on your cycling and don’t need to spend a lot of time on the beach or in a big city, you may want to stay inland. If you’d like the best of both worlds there are some nice spots by the coast - but be prepared to deal with some traffic at the start and finish of rides, and high tourist season prices.

Best local airport?
nice.aeroport.fr

3. Know who to speak with:

Always speak with a local expert BEFORE booking your trip. Valuable local knowledge will ensure you get the most out of your cycling holiday.



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