Your Custom Cycling Tour

Welcome to your custom cycling tour page, where you will find information about your cycling itinerary, café and lunch stop suggestions, as well as any photos or videos taken during your tour. You’ll also find information about the climbs below each ride description, and you can download the route options for each day if you click on the GPX files. We hope the daily cycling itinerary suits you perfectly, but if not please let us know. We’ll be happy to modify any of the details to ensure you have the best possible Côte d’Azur cycling experience!

Day 1: Welcome to the Côte d'Azur

Your first ride will take you up the Col d"Eze and to some of the best viewpoints in the Côte d'Azur!

Day 2: Madone vs. Madone

Choose between the classic Col de la Madone, or the Madone d'Utelle - a lesser known but stunning climb.

Day 3: Braus & Turini

Your Queen Stage takes you on the Col de Braus and Turini, on the 2024 Tour de France route or a scenic alternative.

Day 4: Cap d'Antibes

Enjoy a relaxing coastal ride to Cap d'Antibes, with an optional climb to la Gaude on your way back to Nice

Your Cycling Itinerary

You can find all the details of your daily cycling itinerary below. At this time, you have chosen the Option B route for each day. If you change your mind for any reason, please let us know so we can adapt. We are looking forward to meeting you and cycling with on the roads of the Côte d’Azur you very soon!

Day 1 A: Col d'Eze + Cap Ferrat

Option A for your first ride takes you on the classic Col d’Eze climb from Nice, often part of the Paris-Nice race finale and also featured in the Tour de France. Once at the summit, you can continue climbing through a quiet forested park to the Revère fortress for spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. You’ll then continue east on the Grand Corniche road to the town of la Turbie, known for its ancient Roman ruins, before returning to Nice via the coast. Option A includes a tour of the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula while en route to Nice.

Day 1 B: Col d'Eze + Mont Boron

Option B is similar to Option A, with two minor differences. The first is in your descent to the coast from La Turbie, which includes more switchbacks than Option A. The second difference is that you veer into the picturesque Mont Boron park on your way back to Nice, rather than taking a tour of the Cap Ferrat peninsula. The route takes you to the highest point in the park – a 16th century fortress called Mont Alban – where stunning panoramic views await.

Day 2 A & B: La Madone d'Utelle

The Madone d’Utelle is a breathtaking climb that isn’t as well known as the Col de la Madone – but rivals it in views and has a fascinating history. There is a sanctuary at the top that has become a site for pilgrimages, founded in the year 850 and rebuilt in 1806. To get to the Madone d’Utelle, you’ll climb from Nice to Aspremont and continue through the town of Levens before arriving at the foot of the 15 km climb. Options A and B are similar, with a slightly different route through Levens (B is on a smaller twistier road) and a return along the valley (A) or through the hills just west of Nice (B). You can choose which option you prefer while on the ride, depending on your preference for more or less climbing.

Date: 9/9/25
Start: 8:00 AM
120 km (A) or 126 km (B)
1835 m+ (A) or 2085+ (B)
Aspremont
La Madone d'Utelle
Coffee Stop: Levens
Lunch Stop: Utelle
GPX File (A)
GPX File (B)

Day 2 C: Classic Col de la Madone

If you prefer to ride the classic Col de la Madone, you can weave your way through Mont Boron, up to the Grand Corniche and to the town of la Turbie. From there, a long descent takes you into Menton, where you begin the legendary Col de la Madone – climbing directly from sea level to 986 meters. You’ll pass by the picturesque town of Sainte Agnès on your way up the climb (which is a lovely place to visit if you don’t mind a stop before the summit). The route takes you back to the Grande Corniche after the Madone climb as it’s quieter and more scenic than the coastal road through Monaco.

Day 3 A: Braus + Turini TDF 2024

For Option A of your your Queen Stage ride, you will take on two epic climbs of the 2024 Tour de France penultimate stage. Option A follows the TDF route on a valley road to Escarène, where you begin climbing the Col de Braus with its iconic switchbacks. You then descend to the village of Sospel to take on the challenging Col de Turini. This 20.7 km pass with an average gradient of 5.7% was featured in the Tour de France 5 times and is also known for its yearly appearance in the Monte Carlo Rally. Once reaching summit, it’s all downhill and flat going back to Nice.

Day 3 B: Braus + Turini + Coast

Option B begins with the same direct valley road to Escarène as Option A. However, the route differs from the 2024 TDF stage after you reach the Col de Braus. Instead of descending to Sospel, you climb the Col de l’Ablé just above the Braus summit and then ride up to Turini on a climb that is shorter than the Sospel side. You’ll descend into Menton via Sospel and the Col de Castillon, with a relatively flat return to Nice on the coastal road and through the Principality of Monaco.

Date: 9/10/25
Start: 8:00 AM
132 km
2600 m+
Col de Braus: 10 km / 6.4%
Col de Turini: 15 km via Peïra Cava
Coffee Stop: Escarène
Lunch Stop: Sospel
GPX File

Day 4 A: Cap d'Antibes Coastal Ride

After your epic ride on 9/10, you’ll surely appreciate an easier spin along the coast to the Cap d’Antibes. The ride takes you through the Old Town on a path with beautiful sea views and manicured gardens, before crossing over the peninsula to ride eastward around Cap d’Antibes. If you’d like to keep the ride as easy as possible, you can ride directly back to Nice on the bike path by the sea. However, if you’d like to add one last climb to your itinerary, you may prefer Option B.

Date: 9/11/25
Start: 8:00 AM
53 km
150 m+
Coffee Stop: Cagnes-sur-Mer
Lunch Stop: TBA
GPX File

Day 4 B: Cap d'Antibes + La Gaude

Option B begins on the same route as Option A, with a relaxing spin on the coast and around the Cap d’Antibes peninsula. If you’re in the mood to add an extra climb and a few more kilometers to your day’s itinerary, you can take a quiet forested road from Cagnes-sur-Mer up to the picturesque village of La Gaude, before returning to the coastal bike path just outside Nice.

Date: 9/11/25
Start: 8:00 AM
72 km
575 m+
La Gaude: 8.8 km / 3.2%
Coffee Stop: Antibes
Lunch Stop: TBA
GPX File

Restaurant Recommendations

Here are some of our favorite local spots for a truly unforgettable dining experience in Nice. The first 3 restaurants are as much about the ambiance as the food, and will impress you with their sea views and stunning setting. Flaveur is the highest rated restaurant in Nice, making up for the views with unique gourmet creations. The last 2 places are suited for casual dining / snacks and well-known for local specialties. *Please note that the first 4 restaurants on the list require reservations.

Your Guide: Alex Worsdale

Elite Cyclist, Coach & Ride Guide

Alex has an extensive background in road cycling and mountain biking - both as en elite competitor and coach. He grew up in South Africa, where he rode for an elite road racing team and was among the top junior cyclists on the country. Alex became a certified cycling coach in 2018, as he had a keen interest in the factors contributing to his own success, and wanted to help others achieve their potential as athletes. He continued pursuing his studies to earn a degree in Human Physiology in 2020. In 2022, Alex moved to France, where he enjoys training in the beautiful Côte d'Azur and is part of an elite squad competing in high-profile Granfondo events. Alex loves sharing the beauty of the French Riviera, offering his local knowledge and coaching expertise to guests.

Participant Information Form

Please fill out the participant information form below by August 8, 2025.

Photos & Media

Click on the links for each day to find any photos and/or videos from your rides, which will be uploaded as WeTransfer Files.

Your Custom Cycling Tour