2016 - Crossing the high Alps, France and Italy through military and animal tracks along majestic off-road mountain cols. Start well-prepared with good biking gear and good physical condition as this gravel trip is challenging. Encounter remote area's, steep climbs, intense off-road tracks ... but you'll love the spectacular scenery of the French Alps.
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE TRIP
Turin - Colle Finestre - Strada del'Assietta - Briancon - Col d'Izoard - Col Agnel - Colle Sampeyre - Varaita-Maria ridge - 'Little Peru' - Col de Tende and Via del Sale - Col de Turini - Sospel - Eze - Nice
BEST TIME
The one way track can be ridden in fall or spring. Hot summer temperature can make this trip even more demanding.
Bring good sleeping gear.
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CAMPING
There are plenty of open-air camping opportunities throughout the ride. Wild camping is the way to go this trip. Take a bivy or lightweight tent as little shelter is encountered along the way.
SUPPLIES
Every 1,5 days you will pass a bigger city where you can buy provisions. For emergency case, take a fuel burner and freeze dry food with you in case you end up without enough calories to continue your trip. Minimum 4 liter if water on the bike is necessary at all times.
BIKEPACKING TORINO - NICE
RIDABLE
75 %
PEAK
2.792 m
DIFFICULTY
13.000 Hm
DAYS
8
DISTANCE
426 Km
