Highlight • Mountain Pass
Col de Turini
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David W
November 24, 2022
Road cycling
The Col de Turini from the D 2565 is a 15.3km long climb with a positive elevation of 1107m. The average gradient is 7.24% with maximum gradients of 9%. There is downhill tree cover and you spend quite a bit of time in a forest. From the climb you have views towards Nice and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Café du Cycliste
August 25, 2021
Cycling
The thick forests of the Col de Turini are testament to the unpredictable weather on this, the highest of the coastal climbs near Café du Cycliste’s home town of Nice. Even close to the top of the heaped switchbacks, the sea can still be glimpsed, and warm, wet, maritime air regularly drifts inland and buffets the mountain, leading to downpours on its slopes.
Col de Turini is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/3kyYBkY and claim your badge if you rode this classic.
Col de Turini is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/3kyYBkY and claim your badge if you rode this classic.
Heinrich Linden
October 14, 2017
Cycling
The Col de Turini is probably the most famous pass in the Southern Maritime Alps. The best known are its western ramp, which has its starting point about 2 km …
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Elevation 1,610 m
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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.
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