The Top 20 Mountain Passes around Nice
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Nice and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Nice's Col d'Eze is 10 km long with a total drop of 490 m. The average gradient of the climb is 5%. It's a must if you're in the area …
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The Tenda hill is famous for its fortifications and for the "road of 50 hairpin bends", which through the hill connects the Vermenaia valley in Italy to the Roia valley in France.
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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 …
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The Col de Turini from the D 2565 is a 15.3km long climb with a positive elevation of 1107m. The average gradient is 7.24% with maximum gradients of 9%. There …
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This section is part of Via del Sale, an old military road in the maritim alps. It‘s a great gravel road with some rough parts. The views are incredible. 🤩 💚🎉
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People have been stopping to marvel at this view since the col’s famous switchbacks were constructed in the early 20th century. Take your time up the ascent and you will …
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Passo Tanarello is located on the Italian-French border at 2,042 meters above sea level. It connects Val Roia, in France, and Val Tanaro, in Italy.
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This pass, at an altitude of 1,503 metres, provides a link between the Tinée and Vésubie valleys.
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very nice ride to do in MTB even if with the muscle it becomes challenging. It is always open to bikes and on foot but I highly recommend doing it …
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The driveway to Col Cayol from Barcelonette is very varied. In the lower part you drive through a beautiful gorge along a stream. The slopes are very pleasant. After the …
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