Col de la Madone – Route de Sainte-Agnès loop from Menton

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Menton

Col de la Madone – Route de Sainte-Agnès loop from Menton

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Col de la Madone – Route de Sainte-Agnès loop from Menton

05:58

77.0km

2,130m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.23 km for 86 m

After 72.9 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.97 km

Mont Gros pass

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Beginning of the fairly steep trail

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28.3 km

Col d'Èze

Mountain Pass

33.6 km

Col d'Èze Bicycle Sculpture

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Borrowed many times by the Tour de France and Paris-Nice, the Col d'Èze is a major venue in French cycling. To overcome it, you have to climb for eight kilometers at an average gradient of 6.1%.

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38.0 km

Viewpoint

39.5 km

Col de Villefranche

Mountain Pass

41.0 km

View of Villefranche-sur-Mer Bay

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48.9 km

View from the Grande Corniche

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Magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea

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49.3 km

From the Route de Nice, near Fuont Nova, the view of Èze is simply spectacular. Perched on the mountainside, this medieval village overlooks the Mediterranean, offering a breathtaking panorama of the sea and the Côte d'Azur. The narrow streets and stone houses of Èze seem suspended between sky and sea.

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62.2 km

Col de la Madone

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Famed as a training hill, exactly where the pros commence their battle with the clock on the ‘classic’ start is a constant cause of debate. Regardless of how long it takes, a successful summit is rewarded with a view towards Peille and the higher mountains with Madone being a gateway Col that unlocks the door to a whole host of other climbs and routes in the Alpes Maritimes.

Col de la Madone is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/3BmcclB and claim your badge if you rode this classic.

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64.5 km

Route de Sainte-Agnès

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Beautiful climb towards the village of Saint Agnes. Little traffic and wonderful climbs overlooking the Cote d'Azur

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66.4 km

Bay of Menton (view from Ste Agnès)

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Classified among the “Most beautiful villages in France”, Sainte-Agnès has also earned the label of “the highest coastal village in Europe”. Two assets that make it an essential stopover in the Menton area! Belvedere over the Mediterranean culminating at 760 meters above sea level, it offers a breathtaking panorama of the big blue. In its medieval streets, you will go back in time, discovering the workshops of artists and craftsmen. History enthusiasts will admire the remains of its castle, its medieval garden, and of course the Fort de la Ligne Maginot, dug into the cliff.

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77.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

13.6 km

12.0 km

7.10 km

1.22 km

101 m

Surfaces

54.5 km

13.0 km

7.44 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

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Weather

Today

Sunday 8 November

15°C

12°C

67 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 4, 2025,Gravel Loop - Belle vue et gros cailloux

A great gravel tour that takes you to the heights of Monaco, with a breathtaking view from the paraglider take-off spot. Then, descend to the small village of Gorbio for a well-deserved refreshment, before going back up to the Col des Banquettes. From there, head for the legendary Peille piste, a little rough but which we love, then finish in …

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