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In the upper pays niçois, Isola stretches between the Tinée valley and the first reliefs of the Mercantour, in an environment where the mountain quickly asserts itself from the edge of the village. The commune is divided between Isola village, clinging to the valley floor, and Isola 2000, a high-altitude resort situated opposite the border ridges. This duality gives the area a particular cycling identity, between rolling valley roads and long climbs towards the Alpine plateaus.

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The most beautiful cycling routes around the Tinée valley

From Isola, the Tinée valley structures all the cycling routes. The road descends towards Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée and then climbs back towards the gates of the Mercantour National Park, amidst a landscape of gorges, forests and cliffs. This main road allows you to connect several mountain villages while serving as a base for climbs to surrounding mountain passes. The profile remains generally smooth in the valley floor, with opportunities to extend your rides over long distances.

Col de la Lombarde and Isola 2000: the sector's great climbs

The Lombarde Pass is the iconic climb in the Isola sector. The road gradually ascends towards the Italian border, crossing.

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Road cycling in the Tinée Valley: Isola and Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

The Tinée valley offers regular routes between.

Cycling to Isola 2000: a continuous climb into the high mountains

The ascent to Isola 2000 is one of the region's great cycling challenges. The road climbs uninterruptedly to the high-altitude resort, offering complete immersion in the Mercantour landscapes.

FAQ

The climb to Isola 2000 is the most iconic, with a constant gradient from the valley.
Yes, the valley offers a tarmac route along the valley floor with many possibilities to extend your rides.
Col de la Lombarde is the main climb in the area, linking France and Italy.
Yes, as soon as you leave the valley, the slopes become steep and regular.
Yes, it is a typical area of Mercantour with long ascents and a significant elevation gain.
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