This is a superb, little-known paved climb from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée. Topping out at 2454m. From here you can ride an easy gravel traverse to reach the Cime de la Bonette road or descend the Moutière down a rough but spectacular gravel road to the hamlet of Bayasse.

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June 24, 2024

Mountain biking

The Col de la Moutière is located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur. This climb is part of the Alps. From Saint Etienne de Tinée, the Col de la Moutière is 18.3 km long. Over this distance 1300 altimeters are bridged. The average slope of the rise is, therefore, 7.1%.
You can check the current traffic and winter situation on the Col de la Moutière in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur on Bison futé.

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November 25, 2025

Gravel riding

A splendid isolated pass accessible from Saint-Dalmas-le-Selvage, it allows an off-road ascent of the Bonette, passing through the sublime valleys of Sestrière and Sagnas to the pass itself, then via a beautiful gravel track under the north side of the Cime de la Bonette which joins the departmental road towards Jausiers, about two kilometers below the summit.

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1. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – Moutière Pass loop from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

50.2km

04:31

1,700m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – The Waterfall - Torrent de Vens loop from Col de la Bonette

43.1km

03:57

1,510m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – Moutière Pass loop from Enchastrayes

28.8km

03:14

1,050m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 2,430 m

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Location: Saint-Dalmas-Le-Selvage, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

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1. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – Moutière Pass loop from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

2. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – The Waterfall - Torrent de Vens loop from Col de la Bonette

3. Gravel track Col de la Bonette – Moutière Pass loop from Enchastrayes

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