About The Torino-Nice Rally
Ride 700km from Turin to Nice via the high altitude roads and stradas of the France-Italy border. The full route files for the Komoot Torino-Nice Rally are in the collection here on Komoot.
764 mi
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SCR.3 TNR 23 Breil Sur Roya to Nice. Alternative faster final kms to Nice, all tarmac, 74km
If you don’t feel up for the big climb to the Fort de la Forca, this route is the easiest way to Nice from here. The route takes you to Café du Cycliste and the seafront promenade – if you need the airport it’s…
April 14, 2023
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SCR.2 TNR 23 SP335 - the quicker route off the Colle Sampeyre, 22km
This is a safe and easy downhill road shortcut to avoid the quite rocky descent of the Strada Cannoni in section 3. It reduces the route by 20 miles / 33km approx.
Taking this shortcut means the middle of the TNR is a long section that…
April 14, 2023
SCR.1 TNR 23 Turin-Cervieres. Turin to Cervieres, 206km, via Col del Lys 1st climb
An far easier first day via the tarmac Colle del Lys (alt. 1311m). You're missing the classic, legendary, Colle del Colombardo though. After the Col del Lys it's the same route as 1.1 all the way to Cervieres. Riders who…
April 14, 2023
6 TNR 23 Turini-Nice. Col Turini to Nice / Café du Cycliste, 90km
The final run to Nice. Descend towards Sospel, climb the Col Braus then there’s a small climb to the last col, the Col de la Madone. From there it’s just a high road with tunnels and great views of the Med descending to the coast, Cafe…
April 14, 2023
5.2 TNR 23 Tende descent-Roya-Turini The quicker route off the Col Tende, 68km
Note, this IS the famed switchback descent of the Col Turini, we’re going back to the original 5.2 option for the TNR route! The switchbacks have now been repaired since Storm Alex and are open again, thanks to the hard work…
April 14, 2023
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5.1 TNR 23 Tend-VdS-Turini. Col Tende to Col Turini along Via del Sale, 113km.
A long, wild route off the Col Tende onto the incredible Via del Sale (VdS). The Refugio Don Barbera isn't too far from the Col Tende itself, a couple of hours ride on a good day. The route includes a descent off the Pas du…
April 14, 2023
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The road climb through Preit to reach Little Peru. A quiet, picturesque and at times very tough road climb leads to the Col Preit and then continues into the Altopiano della Gardetta area.
The Gardetta is a relatively long section of rougher track at altitude with dramatic scenery, not a place to be caught…
April 14, 2023
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4.1 TNR 23 PtMarmora-Chialv-Tende. Ponte Marmora to Col Tende via original route past Chialvetta inc. Gardetta hike-a-bike, 111km
Our original rough stuff route into Little Peru. A notable hike/push on footpaths in beautiful surroundings beyond Chialvetta rewards with some #bunkerresearch at the top and…
April 14, 2023
3 TNR 23 VV-PtMarmora. Château-Ville-Vieille to Ponte Marmora, 110km
Including the highest point of the ride, the Col Agnel / Colle dell’Agnello. The full route including the stunning Strada Cannoni along the Varaita-Maria ridge that follows the Colle di Sampeyre. The Cannoni features the biggest gravel…
April 14, 2023
SCR.4 TNR 23 Turini descent to Nice – Alternative faster route to Nice, all tarmac, 58km / 1800m descent
Some busier roads towards Nice as is to be expected and you’ll miss the Col Braus bivi spot but this route is the easiest way to Nice from the Col Turini for a tired or time-crunched rider. The route…