Nice
Best road routes in Nice
12 curated road routes for cyclists.
Where to ride road in Nice — 12 curated road routes Ravito recommends with a real trace, not a vague “ride nearby” tip.
Each route has a mapped line, ride stats, and stops worth planning around. We keep the list tight: editorial picks with GPX and rider context — not every loop that touches the area.
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Routes
The list
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Col de Vence and the Var river valley loop from Nice
127.6 km
Distance
2,201 m
Elevation
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Duration
Col de Sant Marc from Vence
111.1 km
Distance
1,937 m
Elevation
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Duration
Two Valleys loop from Roquebillière
104.8 km
Distance
2,605 m
Elevation
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Duration
Roquestéron loop
103.7 km
Distance
1,757 m
Elevation
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Duration
Sospel loop from Roquebillière
94.3 km
Distance
2,870 m
Elevation
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Duration
Peille loop from Nice
61.6 km
Distance
1,057 m
Elevation
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Duration
Col de Castillon and back via Italy
59.7 km
Distance
1,074 m
Elevation
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Duration
Monaco Sightseeing
55.6 km
Distance
942 m
Elevation
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Duration
Braus & Turini Challenge: Two Legendary Climbs Above Nice
Two cols above Nice in a single loop — the elegant Col de Braus and the legendary Col de Turini, 1,604 metres, home of the Monte Carlo Rally. Sospel in between. 112 km, 2,497 metres of climbing.
112 km
Distance
2,497 m
Elevation
5h50
Duration
Nice to Vence — The Col and the Artists' Town
Ninety-five kilometres from Nice into the hinterland and back. The Col de Vence is the reason — 9.6 kilometres of south-facing climbing above an artists' town, with the Mediterranean laid out below at the top.
93 km
Distance
1,297 m
Elevation
5h10
Duration
Col de Vence & Gourdon — Loop from Cagnes
The Riviera has a way of hiding its mountains until you go looking for them.
83 km
Distance
1,453 m
Elevation
4h05
Duration
Coastal rides : From Nice to the Col de la Madone
Promenade spins and Madone days — where the Côte d'Azur peloton recovers.
70 km
Distance
1,680 m
Elevation
4h00
Duration
FAQ
Common questions
Quick answers for cyclists looking for routes in Nice.
What are the best road routes in Nice?
Ravito curates road routes in Nice with published GPX, distance and elevation, and ravito stops along the way. Open any route for the full fiche, map, and download.
How does Ravito choose road routes near Nice?
We look for a complete rider package: a clean trace, honest stats, and places to refuel. Thin uploads without map geometry or stop context stay off these lists.
Are there gravel routes in Nice too?
When we have enough gravel rides in Nice, they appear on a separate gravel directory page. Switch surfaces from the links on this page or the city guide.