Ascent to Bonson – Mont Vial loop from Baus Roux

Mountain biking trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

La Roquette-Sur-Var

Ascent to Bonson – Mont Vial loop from Baus Roux

Hard

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Ascent to Bonson – Mont Vial loop from Baus Roux

04:55

46.9km

1,640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 29.2 km for 1.26 km

After 31.9 km for 371 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.21 km

Ascent to Bonson

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This beautiful climb or descent – it depends – offers views of the village of Bonson and the Var valley. A real pleasure to climb or descend.

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7.79 km

Viewpoint

9.40 km

Bonson Village

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This typical little village in the hinterland of Nice overlooks the Var and Estéron valleys.

It would be a shame not to visit the religious building in the village. The …

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27.3 km

Mont Vial

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With the Montagne de Cheiron, this mountain is a rare peak that stands out from time to time. Accessible by bike thanks to the service road of the summit antennas, it is also possible to reach the summit on foot.

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27.4 km

Mont Vial

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Although Mont Vial can seem ubiquitous, cyclists have to travel far into the backcountry to find the turning, which is tucked away somewhere between Toudon and Tourette-du-Chateau. Those who search …

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30.9 km

Col du Vial

Mountain Pass

32.5 km

Toudon, Perched Village

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Small village perched at an altitude of 1000m, overlooked by wooded hills, facing the Cheiron mountain range, and dominating the Estéron valley from above.

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38.0 km

View of the valley from Revest-les-Roches

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Beautiful view overlooking the valley!

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42.3 km

Baisse du Collet St André

Mountain Pass

45.4 km

Aiguille de la Grande Sassière

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We stayed at the Hotel La Tovière, rode our mountain bikes to Lac de Saut and then climbed to the summit. We left the bikes behind on the way because …

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