Seasoned athletes will be able to start on the course of the cycling event of the 2019 edition of the 70.3 World Championships (half an Ironman distance).
moderate
Distance 93.2 km
This route, created by the former European Triathlon Champion, Yves Cordier, will be the opportunity to climb the mythical Col de Vence (963 m) and to return by roads forgotten by traffic, passing through the typical Provencal villages of the middle Côte d'Azur region: Coursegoules, Bouyon and le Broc.
The return to Nice is quick and follows the right bank of the Var via Saint-Laurent du Var, before taking the seaside bike path.
Author’s recommendation
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Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,020 m
Lowest point
1 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
In a emergency, dial 112
Tips and hints
More information on our website
Start
Nice - Promenade des anglais (5 m)
Coordinates:
DD
43.694856, 7.266983
DMS
43°41'41.5"N 7°16'01.1"E
UTM
32T 360345 4839441
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Destination
Nice - Promenade des anglais
Turn-by-turn directions
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
High-speed and express trains (TGV, coral train) link the Côte d'Azur to all French regions and all major European cities.Getting there
Nice is served by the A8 motorway "La Provençale", coming from Aix-en-Provence in the west and the border in the east.To reach the city centre, five exits have been set up to go directly to the district of your choice:
- Exit n°50: Promenade des Anglais
- Exit n°51 : Saint-Augustin / aéroport
- Exit n°52 : Saint-Isidore
- Exit n°54 : Nice nord
- Exit n°55: Nice Est
Parking
Parking close to the starting point. Some parking may be subject to a charge.Coordinates
DD
43.694856, 7.266983
DMS
43°41'41.5"N 7°16'01.1"E
UTM
32T 360345 4839441
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Before you leave:
- Make sure that the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, not to mention the tires and brakes
- Make sure that the bike is correctly adjusted to your body shape
- Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended
- Take a repair kit with you
- Remember that the Highway Traffic Act applies to cyclists in all circumstances
- Never drive more than two lanes at a time and pull into a single lane when traffic conditions require.
- Respect other users as you would like them to respect you
- Choose a route adapted to your physical abilities
- Inform your family and friends of your itinerary
- Find out about the weather conditions
- A first aid kit is not essential, but can be very useful
- Be informed and keep the emergency numbers.
- Respect the environment by not throwing your food packaging on the side of the road
- If you have to return at nightfall, make sure you see and also be seen
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
93.2 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1,211 m
Descent
1,211 m
Highest point
1,020 m
Lowest point
1 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 16 Waypoints
- 16 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
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