Your Bespoke Cycling Tour
10/11/25: Col d'Eze + Col de la Madone
Welcome to your bespoke cycling tour page, where you will find information about your guided ride, as well as GPX files that you can upload directly to your cycling computer. Enjoy!
Option A: Mont Boron + Classic Madone
Option A for your ride takes you out of Nice through the beautiful Mont Boron park and up to a 16th century fortress with stunning panoramic views. You’ll then continue climbing to the highest coastal road, the Grande Corniche. The scenic road takes you to the summit of the Col d’Eze and through the village of La Turbie, known for its ancient Roman ruins. A long descent will bring you to the seaside town of Menton, where you begin the iconic Col de la Madone climb. Once at the top, you’ll return to Nice via the Grande Corniche.
- Date: 10/11/25
- Start: TBA
- 78 km
- 1640 m+
- Col d'Eze: 10 km / 5%
- Col de la Madone: 14.6 km / 6.3 %
- Coffee Stop: La Turbie
- GPX File
Option B: Col d'Eze + Madone via Peille
Option B 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. From there, you’ll continue along the Grande Corniche to La Turbie, where you’ll begin your climb to the Col de la Madone (not as steep as the classic seaside approach from Menton). On your way down, you’ll pass by the beautiful perched villages of Sainte Agnès and Gorbio before returning to Nice via the coastal road and through the Principality of Monaco.
- Date: 10/11/25
- Start: TBA
- 82 km
- 1630 m+
- Col d'Eze: 10 km / 5%
- Madone via Peille: 11.8 km / 3.8 %
- Coffee Stop: La Turbie or Gorbio
- GPX File
Your Guide: Alex Worsdale
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.
