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Stage 3
eVélo MNCA stage 3: St-Etienne-de-Tinée - Isola 2000
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parcours VTT - Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur: eVélo MNCA étape 3 : St-Etienne-de-Tinée - Isola 2000Video: Outdooractive – 3D Videos
A stage in a very Alpine setting where you can play hide-and-seek with the main road. An itinerary that also plunges you into an intertwined border history.
moderate
Distance 28.2 km
3:15 h
1,133 m
293 m
1,990 m
865 m
- Take the narrow road alongside the Tinée and follow the signposts until you reach the M2205C road, where you turn left. At this point, take a look at La Clapière! Europe's largest geological collapse!
- Proceed cautiously for 350 m along this busy road, before turning right onto the cycle path that leads to the hamlet of Le Bourguet (1054 m).
- Continue on the M2205 as far as Cialancier, where the cycle path rejoins.
- Feel like exploring? 5 km along the M61 is Roya (1500 m), with its restaurant in a wonderful setting!
- You then alternate between road and cycle path until you reach the village of Isola (870 m). Time for a well-earned break...
- The long climb to Isola 2000 (17km at an average gradient of 6.5%) begins. The route alternates between the current wide road and the old one, which has become a pastoral track. Watch out for the markings and be vigilant, as mountain bikers can also descend these routes, and there are calus! aloura leva ti daù mitan! (there are crazy people, don't stay in the middle)
- A short stop at Chastellar (1658 m), to take a breather and discover a place steeped in Franco-Italian history!
- You've reached your goal! The Isola 2000 resort is just around the corner!
Author’s recommendation
- Follow the corresponding mountain bike route markings: The route is marked with red "VTT FFC" arrows accompanied by an "e-vélo Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur" logo.
- Following bad weather in October 2020, work is underway to rebuild a footbridge. The technical description of the route at points 3 and 4 has been adapted accordingly.
All outdoor activities in the Nice Côte d'Azur region can be found at https://outdoor.nicecotedazur.org
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,990 m
Lowest point
865 m
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Track types
Asphalt
10.6 km
Dirt road
4.6 km
Forested/wild trail
1.1 km
Path
0.9 km
Road
10.6 km
Unknown
0.4 km
Safety information
- The National Park is a protected and regulated area: only use the trails authorised for mountain bikers.
- Follow the marked trails, don't take shortcuts and respect the direction of the routes.
- Before embarking on a route, check that it is suitable for your level, check the condition of your mountain bike and leave your route to someone else.
- Be careful, courteous and slow down when overtaking other road users.
- Take extra care during hunting season and find out when hunting is taking place.
- If you come across herd protection dogs (= patous), put your feet down, avoid sudden movements and go around the herd.
- Respect private property and cultivated areas and close fences after passing through.
- Be an eco-citizen: take away your rubbish and respect the fauna and flora to preserve nature.
- Always take the IGN map corresponding to the route concerned with you.
Start
06660, Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée
Coordinates:
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44.258002, 6.924982
DMS
44°15'28.8"N 6°55'29.9"E
UTM
32T 334358 4902623
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Destination
Chastillon, 06420 Isola
Public transport
The Lignes d'azur network offers a single fare system throughout the Nice Côte d'Azur metropolitan area. Validation is compulsory each time you board the bus, regardless of the ticket used. To see all the fares, click here: www.lignesdazur.comCoordinates
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44.258002, 6.924982
DMS
44°15'28.8"N 6°55'29.9"E
UTM
32T 334358 4902623
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
- Wear a helmet and bring protective equipment and repair accessories.
- Keep an eye on the weather: Mountain weather changes quickly, so be sure to bring warm clothing.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using French as the source language
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
28.2 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
1,133 m
Descent
293 m
Highest point
1,990 m
Lowest point
865 m
Weather at the route's trailhead
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 12 Waypoints
- 12 Waypoints
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