from Belfort
to Nice
E-Bike: 4h 50 / day
Bike: 6h 32 / day
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.
Start with Day 1 and move through the bike tour stage by stage.
This tour includes detailed day-by-day descriptions, accommodation recommendations, points of interest, difficulty ratings, and expert tips for completing this amazing cycling adventure...
765 km
Hard
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10 days
91 km1,505 m
122 km1,000 m
111 km808 m
88 km1,446 m
54 km1,219 m
77 km1,413 m
51 km1,587 m
43 km589 m
66 km1,550 m
64 km1,187 m
Travel to start
Take the train to Belfort-Ville. The route starts about 2 km away, so the final stretch should be simple by local transport, taxi or bike.
Travel from finish
You have several good options for leaving the tour: Nice-Ville by train or Nice Côte d'Azur Airport by flight or Nice - Gare Routière Vauban by coach or Nice Ferry Terminal by ferry. Choose the one that works best for your next destination and bike setup.
Airport
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, 7 km · about 50 min by public transport
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