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WHERE TO RIDE IN NICE

GILETTE & BONSON.

Distance

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95 km

ELEVATION

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1376 m

DURATION

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4-5 hrs

COL COUNT

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0 Cols

HIGH POINT

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611 m

The cycle path on the western side of the Var river is an easy and flat route into the arrière pays, the deserted hinterland behind Nice; on each side, the climbs up to villages like Le Broc are challenging and fun, but this ride takes you right to the end of the cycle path, and into a short loop in the hills. Have a coke and an ice cream at a café in Gilette village square, high above the river while enjoying the views of snow-capped mountains, then carry on round to tiny Bonson.

In the afternoons, the sea wind can make the return journey along the Var hard work, so if you don't mind another climb, take the road to Castagniers and descend the other side of the ridge into Nice.

THE ROUTE.

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The Store.

Travel light and book your bike. Each bike is complete with pedals, tool bag and rear light while, if needed, each rental can also include Specialized shoes and helmet.

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RENT & RIDE.

Located in Palma's Plaça del Rosari, our Mallorca store is 15 minutes’ drive from the airport and 40 minutes’ ride from the Coll de Sa Creu.

Bike rental.
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KEY KIT.

Why not wear some classic stripes for your ride along the Promenade des Anglais?

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RIDE INSIGHTS.

If you want to extend the ride, go from Gilette to Toudon and then on to climb the steep slopes of Mont Vial. At the top is the weather station that resembles nothing if not a Bond villain’s lair.

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