In Théoule you ride your bike just above the sea. And such that changes everything, especially in winter because you can wear all year long in short and T-shirt. The sea view is not the only interest, the trails are very nice too, often quite technical and stony. But there are also quieter tracks to…
4. The Thiez summit : €30 – Around 3.5 hours – Difficulty V3
The hikers know well its panoramic 360° view of the sea and the mountains. Riding on its wide, grassy ridge is an experience that will give everyone a smile after the track climb. Then we cross the beech forest closest to the sea and then the plain of Canaux where we will meet some peaceful…
8. The Dragon pass : €30 – Around 3.30 hours – Difficulty V3
30 minutes north of Nice here is the Férion mountain, well known to the locals bikers. A steep but easy large track, sunny in winter, allows access to the pass. The downhill trail is probably one of the best known of the Riviera, playful without ever being very difficult, with a panoramic sea view. A…
7. Berre les Alpes : €30 – Around 2.30 hours – Difficulty V3-
Less than 30 minutes drive from the Nice’s beaches are the first mountains, chestnut trees and beautiful single tracks. This small tour is famous for its grey lands, sandy marls where we can drift like champions. Impressive but not so difficult. A moins de 30 minutes de voiture des plages niçoises on trouve les premières…
11. The Mont Chauve : €30 – Around 3.00 hours – Difficulty V4-
The Mont Chauve dominates the city of Nice. The climb is by road and then reachs the famous GR5, the longest hiking trail in Europe that connects the North Sea to Amsterdam with the Mediterranean in Nice. The descent is magnificent because facing the sea on an earthy often stony, a good technique is therefore…
9. Up to l’Escarène village : €30 – Around 3.00 hours – Difficulty V3
A landscape typical of the hills of Nice with a crossing of the olive groves PDO by a small quiet road then a track. The downhill crosses earthy and sandy terrains in hills still wild, but requires to be precise because the single track is often narrow. A superb ride where he runs to see…
Last ride July 20th : The Digne black hills €35
Up to Digne we enjoyed the best single tracks of this amazing spot. Only 22 kilometers but 3.00 ride because of pictures ! All the guest will remember this unique ride. You want ride the spot ? It will be a pleasure to guide you, please contact me here Contact Au dessus de Digne…
12. Around Beuil and Valberg : €30 – 2.30 hours – Difficulty : V2+
This beautiful ride crosses the forests and alpine pastures of the prettiest ski resort in the area. The trails are easy and never exposed to vacuum, which is not very common. On the way the small lake of Beuil allows a pleasant break in the shade of beautiful fir trees. A good mountain…
10. Mont Macaron : €30 – Around 3.00 hours – Difficulty V3+
Like the Mont Chauve, the Macaron is a summit that borders the city of Nice, and the sea view up to the gulf of Saint Tropez is magnificent. It is higher and therefore the climb longer, but the descent will also be longer. Technically the trail is easier and more earthy, there are far fewer…
6. Around Gourdon : €30 – Around 3.5 hours – Difficulty V4
The trails are known for being technical and magnificent, an enduro race is organized there every year. Indeed it is necessary to have a least good enough level to have fun, but if so then it is one of the best and most beautiful spots of the Riviera that you will ride. Les sentiers sont…
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