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

    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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    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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    Cultural & scenic highlights

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    €40.00
    Belfort - Nice
    Belfort - La Chaux-de-Fonds
    La Chaux-de-Fonds - Nyon
    Nyon - Albertville
    Albertville - Valloire

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