Route des Grandes Alpes - From Valberg to Saint-Martin-Vésubie (12)

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59.14km

452 - 1,677m

Distance

1,514hm

2,213hm

Ascent

06:31h

Duration

TILT COM’SEIL

Brief description: A long stage in the Mercantour that will take you from Valberg to the valley of Vésubie. On the menu: grandiose landscapes, perched villages and roads generally not very busy!
Difficulty: difficult
Rating: Technique

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Route: Valberg suburb

Combarionne neighbourhood
0.8 km

Adrech de Lagas neighbourhood
0.9 km

Laune-Inférieure neighbourhood
4.0 km

Les Launes hamlet
4.2 km

Laune-Supérieure neighbourhood
4.3 km

Chapelle Sainte-Anne place of worship
4.5 km

Boglio village
6.2 km

Le Relais du Mercantour restaurant
6.2 km

Auberge Quintessence restaurant
13.5 km

Les Vautes hamlet
16.2 km

Villars hamlet
16.3 km

Chapelle Saint-Sébastien place of worship
18.7 km

Robione village
19.2 km

Waterfall waterfall
22.1 km

Rorà village
26.5 km

Église Saint-Michel place of worship
30.0 km

Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs place of worship
30.0 km

San Salvatore village
30.1 km

Snack chez coco restaurant
30.3 km

Bollina village
42.8 km

Église Saint-Jacques-de-la-Bolline place of worship
43.7 km

Valdiblora village
43.7 km

Chapelle de la Miséricorde place of worship
44.7 km

L'alternative restaurant
44.7 km

La Rocca village
44.7 km

Auberge de la Roche restaurant
44.7 km

Le Millefonds restaurant
47.3 km

San Dalmazzo di Valdiblora suburb
47.5 km

Église de l'Invention-de-la-Sainte-Croix place of worship
47.7 km

Jardin d'Enfants (ESF) aerialway station
50.9 km

Colmiana suburb
50.9 km

Chez Frankie restaurant
50.9 km

La Barquette restaurant
51.0 km

Belvédère de la Pausa viewpoint
54.3 km

San Martino Lantosca village
59.1 km

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Description: In a Mediterranean atmosphere, in the middle of wild spaces, this stage is composed by the ascent of two passes, Col de la Couillole and Col Saint-Martin. From Valberg, you will easily pass Col de la Couillole (1678 m) before embarking on a long descent into the heart of the Tinée Valley. The landscapes are grandiose: views of the Mercantour peaks, huge red cliffs and villages nestled in the heart of the valleys or perched on the cliffs. Roubion, a pretty medieval village with narrow streets is worth a visit.
The final climb of the Col Saint Martin (1503 m) with its 1000m ascent and some passages up to 9% will give you all the reasons to have well deserved the break. And after a short descent, you will finally discover the beautiful colorful village of Saint Martin Vésubie and its small central square where we find of course the traditional petanque field: welcome to the South!

NB: the climb to Valberg can also be done by the village of Péone.
Directions: The route follows the D28 road between Valberg and Beuil, then the D30 to Saint-Sauveur sur Tinée and finally the D2205 and D2565 to Saint Martin Vésubie. It is very well indicated by large signs "Route des Grandes Alpes".
Highest point: 1,677 m
Endpoint: Saint-Martin-Vésubie
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Tips: Vesubia Mountain Park, take the time to discover this indoor temple of mountain activities in Saint-Martin-Vésubie!
Additional information: On E-bike, the largest electricity consumption is around 35 km for the climb of Saint-Dalmas. A recharge is possible in Valdeblore. The battery level needed to complete the stage must be higher than 40% at this point.