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Belfort to Nice by Bike: An Alpine Crossing via the Jura, Galibier and Bonette to the Mediterranean

from Belfort

to Nice

E-Bike: 4h 50 / day

Bike: 6h 32 / day

765 kmDistance
12,304 mElevation
10 DaysDuration
Difficulty
10Stages
Cime de la Bonette
Bucket-list climbsClimbs
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Belfort - Nice
Belfort - La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds - Nyon
Nyon - Albertville
Albertville - Valloire

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Description

From Belfort to Nice: this ten-day cycling route links the Jura, Swiss lakes, the Savoy Alps and the Côte d’Azur into one serious Alpine crossing. The route runs via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Nyon, Annecy, Albertville, Valloire, Briançon and Jausiers before reaching the Mediterranean. Expect Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Geneva, Lake Annecy, Col du Télégraphe, Col du Galibier, Col de Vars, Col de la Bonette, Col de Turini and the Grande Corniche. Create a free account to unlock the full route, daily stages, highlights and planning details.

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Route

Start Point
Belfort
End Point
Nice
Country
France, Switzerland
Regions
Alps, Alsace, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Bauges Mountains, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Côte d'Azur, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Vaud

At a glance

Distance

765 km

Difficulty

Hard

Road type

—

Duration

10 days

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Belfort - La Chaux-de-Fonds

    91 km1,505 m

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Ferry Crossings

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