Castillon Pass – Col de la Madone loop from Menton

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France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Provence

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Nice

Menton

Castillon Pass – Col de la Madone loop from Menton

Hard

riders

Castillon Pass – Col de la Madone loop from Menton

04:30

56.4km

1,590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 110 m for 53 m

Permit required

After 56.3 km for 53 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.13 km

Lacettes of Castillon

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Very beautiful section of the climb to the Col de Castillon with numerous hairpin bends that make the road winding and panoramic. The climb from Menton is about 12 kilometers …

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14.4 km

Castillon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Fantastically beautiful pass road without traffic, as this runs mostly on the new road.

Attention: the new road is closed to cyclists, because at the top of the pass there …

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22.5 km

Col des Banquettes

Mountain Pass

27.7 km

Col du Saint-Bernard

Mountain Pass

28.6 km

Tunnel entrance to Peille

Highlight • Structure

Arriving in Peille on your touring bike is a scenic and rewarding experience as you wind your way through the rugged landscape of the Côte d'Azur.
The village, perched on …

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28.6 km

Peille Village

Highlight • Other

33.7 km

Col de la Madone

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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35.6 km

Viewpoint

37.9 km

Bay of Menton (view from Ste Agnès)

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Classified among the “Most beautiful villages in France”, Sainte-Agnès has also earned the label of “the highest coastal village in Europe”. Two assets that make it an essential stopover in …

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39.0 km

Saint Sebastian Chapel in Sainte-Agnes

Highlight • Religious Site

Chapel of Saint Sebastian of Saint Agnes

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55.8 km

Old Town of Menton

Highlight • Settlement

Menton is a truly magnificent city which has a particular microclimate, even better than that of Nice. The city is sheltered by the mountains which literally fall at the feet …

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