Saint-Paul-de-Vence – Start of the Col de Vence climb loop from Villeneuve-Loubet

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Var

Grasse

Villeneuve-Loubet

Saint-Paul-de-Vence – Start of the Col de Vence climb loop from Villeneuve-Loubet

Hard

3.3

(12)

204

riders

Saint-Paul-de-Vence – Start of the Col de Vence climb loop from Villeneuve-Loubet

03:58

54.7km

1,120m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 38.0 km for 55 m

After 54.5 km for 250 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.89 km

Le Loup

Lake

9.91 km

View of La Colle-sur-Loup

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La Colle-sur-Loup is a small town in the hinterland of Nice. Located at the foot of the Pre-Alps, it allows you to get away from the hustle and bustle of the coast without having to climb the mountain passes.

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12.7 km

Saint-Paul-de-Vence

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Village perched on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by ramparts. Much appreciated by artists, there is notably the Maeght Foundation, which houses an important collection of paintings and sculptures from the 20th century.

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18.1 km

Start of the Col de Vence climb

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Before starting to climb the hill, on the left there is a small fountain.

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21.7 km

Route de Coursegoules

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27.7 km

Col de Vence

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Climb about 10 km long with always easy slopes. At the top excellent panorama.

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28.5 km

Best view by climbing Vence's pass

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At the top of this climb you can admire the coast.

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37.9 km

View of Vence from the Salon de Thé L'Atelier Français

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Enjoy the great view and be sure to enjoy an espresso or tea with one of the homemade delicacies (cookies and Madelen in various irresistible flavors) in the “Salon de the”

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