Cycling Collection by The Torino-Nice Rally
The Komoot Torino-Nice Rally
13 routes
111:37
1,227km
30,680m
The route includes around 300 miles (485km) of tarmac going up to a high point of 9,022 feet (2,750m) and taking in two Grand Tour cols, also 150 miles (240km) of rocky gravel-based military stradas along the border often at an altitude of 6,500 feet (2,000m) or more. The scenery of the Queyras and Mercantour national parks and the Ligurian, Cottian and Maritime Alps will reward those prepared to ride long days and sleep out, seeing the sun rise and set each day.
What started as a group ride and a way to raise a little sponsorship money for a unique and worthwhile cause (torino-nice.weebly.com/smart-shelter-intro.html) became a yearly event for around 150 riders and a route that many tour independently over the summer.
This route has never been about following one single line on a map. It has options along the way that help to vary the time needed to complete your ride and the route files are broken up into sections to enable this. It's intended to be adaptable and retain a real sense of exploration and freedom.
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This Collection is updated for 2025 and supported by Komoot: The Komoot Torino-Nice Rally.
It's important to note that the stages here aren't split into daily distances, nor do they end at overnight spots, but rather start and finish where potential route splits occur.
The 2025 Collection update is simply to cover periodic route reviews and it refines some very minor details along the way. It also makes one much more significant change – route section 6 has a new Grand Finale at Rifugio Massacan in Nice. There at the Rifugio, you’ll find all you might need at the end of a big ride – a warm welcome, logistics help, a shower or food and so on. A new bike also perhaps? Check out their own designs in the Massacan bikes range. Thanks to Rifugio Massacan for all your hospitality for the riders and for your support of Smart Shelter Foundation as a partner of the TNR route.
Enjoy browsing the collection here and remember, it's not about the bike. Just "run what ya brung". Get in contact via the TNR website (torino-nice.weebly.com/intro.html) if you have any questions while planning your ride.
Thanks to Komoot for their support of the event and our cause (Smart Shelter Foundation), and thanks to Turin, Nice and all those wonderful places along the way for their hospitality. Thanks to all the riders who’ve ridden the TNR so far and shared their experiences and shown generosity to Smart Shelter Foundation. See you soon!
Greetings from England,
James Olsen @ TNR
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A few notes on how the route is divided up into sections and numbered/named:
* Numbered route GPX route files are the main routes or sections – 1; 2.1; 2.2; 3; 4.1; 4.2; etc. Route sections in this collection are named in numerical order, the same as the TNR route files, so they display in order on your navigation device.
* Route sections numbered 2.1 or 2.2 signify there’s an option for the 2nd section, a decision to be taken at the start of section 2.
* These ‘x.1’ and ‘x.2’ options have the same start and end points. They share the same route along some of their lengths.
* x.1 options need more time than x.2 options, either due to longer distance or inclusion of hike-a-bike sections.
* At the end of each route there is a note in the cues relating to the next route or option. For cue notes, contact us at the Torino-Nice Rally directly.
* SCR GPX files are the Short Cut Routes – SCR.1; SCR.2; etc. SCRs are all are good rides, not only shortcuts. Only the time required or the challenge varies from the main sections. SCR routes are easier and faster in all cases.
* File start/end points or stages are not recommended as daily distances or best start or stopping places. They’re simply convenient places to break up the route for GPS file management of the route option choices.
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619km
16,940m
17,180m
Last updated: July 8, 2025
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209km
20:40
5,930m
4,560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
31.2km
03:16
1,060m
1,290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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02:30
840m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10:04
3,010m
3,450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
111km
10:51
3,220m
2,320m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
107km
10:11
3,110m
2,200m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
113km
12:17
3,090m
3,340m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
68.1km
06:31
1,870m
2,120m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
92.3km
06:59
1,710m
3,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
205km
19:01
5,260m
3,890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
22.2km
01:03
100m
1,410m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
73.3km
05:24
1,340m
1,640m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
57.0km
02:48
150m
1,750m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
13
Distance
1,227 km
Duration
111:37 h
Elevation
30,680 m
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