The magical Côte d’Azur, the French Riviera—just saying the names puts a certain picture in people’s heads. Rosé, sunbathing, yachts… And sure, all of that is there. But there’s another side to this corner of France that most visitors never see: wild alpine valleys, larch forests, mountain passes at 2,800 m (9,200 ft), and some of the most dramatic gravel riding in the country, all sitting right behind the coastline! This trip is five days of exactly that—starting high in the Mercantour National Park and riding point to point down to the sea, with a local guide, a small group, and everything sorted. Not a bad way to arrive at the sea.
A 5-day guided gravel bike tour that does something no beach holiday ever could—it takes you from the roof of the French Alps all the way down to the Mediterranean Sea. Starting high in the Mercantour National Park and riding point to point toward the coast, each day trades altitude for a different kind of beauty: alpine passes, deep valleys, perched villages, and finally the glittering blue of the Côte d'Azur. Challenging, scenic, and fully sorted—with a certified guide, a mechanic, and all meals included throughout.
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To join this bike tour near Nice, great fitness is required, along with some experience riding a bike—gravel-specific experience is not necessary.
This is a relatively demanding trip, with up to 80 km (50 mi) of cycling per day and up to 2,280 m (7,480 ft) of elevation gain on the hardest stage. The trip is built around a supportive, non-competitive spirit: we start together and we finish together. E-gravel bikes are available to rent for those who want the extra boost.
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Not at all. No gravel-specific experience is needed to join this Andalucia cycling tour—your guides welcome cyclists of all backgrounds, as long as you’re comfortable on a bike and up for the adventure.
The itinerary is designed to be accessible, the group sets a shared pace, and your guides are on hand the whole time to support and adjust as needed. If you prefer, you can also rent an e-gravel bike at checkout, which takes the edge off longer climbs without taking anything away from the experience.
Yes—your guides offer premium gravel and e-gravel bike rentals for riders who don’t have their own, would rather skip the hassle of bringing one to Switzerland, or simply want to try something new.
Generally, the following models are used: the lightweight Graxx GTO (8.1 kg) and the Help e-gravel (12 kg). Rental bikes are meticulously maintained and set up for your comfort. You can add a rental to your booking at checkout.
Group sizes and pricing
Bike tours in Nice, France can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this bike tour in Nice, France is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Leave us a note at checkout if interested.
The starting and finishing point of this bike tour is Nice, on the French Riviera. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is well connected to major European hubs, and Nice is also served by direct TGV high-speed trains from Paris and other major French cities.
You will meet your guide at Nice train station or airport at 4 pm on Day 1 for a transfer up to the base camp in the mountains. A return transfer back to Nice train station or airport is included on Day 5, with drop-off at 4 pm.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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I will be travelling again with these guides and highly recommend the experience. The program was a good balance of scripted and flexible, not too full, but with beautiful offerings.