TOUR OF THE VERDON GORGE
MAY 2025
TOUR OF THE VERDON GORGE
JUNE 2025
4-Days Starting in Nice on the Mediterranean
The Verdon Gorge is one of France’s most outstanding natural wonders and a cyclist’s dream. After a fantastic second tour in May 2024, we are now taking bookings for 2025. Stage lengths can be adjusted to suit a range of abilities and with our guides and support van, the challenging route can be tackled by the widest range of riders. We are only running one trip in June 2025, so contact us now to reserve your place.
Highlights include...
Tailored for each group with shorter & longer routes
Stunning scenery around every corner
Fully supported - all you need to do is turn the pedals!
Small group sizes
Stay in small hotels and sample local cuisine
The Verdon Gorge tour is designed with flexibility in mind – ensuring every group is challenged but also has the opportunity to take in the stunning scenery the route is famous for.
The 4-day route is 350km, starting and finishing in Nice. For those wanting a real test we also can add in the Maritime Alps, adding an extra day or two and taking the distance up to 650km! All options take in the stunning northern and southern roads of the gorge and a range of beautiful roads from the coast that mean every day is full of dramatic moments. If you love great scenery, appreciate smooth road surfaces and want to ride somewhere new, this is the tour for you.
Our team will be with you for every pedal stroke to make your trip as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Our support vehicle will transport your luggage, be packed with snacks and refreshments to keep you going, and have tools and spares should any mechanical issues arise.
Contact us to book your space on the 2025 trip or discuss custom dates for your group.
Day by day...
Arrival day – transfer from Nice Airport to the nearby accommodation. After getting bikes setup we’ll head for a short ride to wake up the legs and check everything is ready to start the following day.
Stage 1 – Into the Maritime Alps
The first stage will take you from the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and Riviera coastline into the Maritime Alps. Depending on your choice of route, one or two hors categorie mountains await. The challenging climbs reward you with stunning views and amazing descents that take you into the heart of the Maritime Alps.
Stage 2 – Maritime Alps to the Gorges
The first half of the stage reaches the highest point of the tour, tipping out at 1680m over the Col de Valberg. From here the route leaves the Maritime Alps and winds through the Gorge de Daluis en-route to the overnight stop at Castellane.
Stage 3 – The Gorges
A picturesque route running into the heart of the Verdon Gorge. The stage is shorter with less climbing than the previous two days, allowing plenty of time to soak up the surroundings and take plenty of photos!
Stage 4 – Grasse
The first half of the stage will take you through the south-east side of the gorge to reach the quiet roads of the Parc Alps. Three climbs punctuate the afternoon and you’ll discover some roads less travelled en-route to the overnight stop in France’s perfume capital; Grasse.
Stage 5 – Back to the Med.
The roads of the final stage have been used in Paris-Nice and the Tour de France many times over the last 100 years and provide fantastic views over the Mediterranean as you descend towards the coast and on to Nice. Depending on the tour length you will either finish in Nice or continue on to Italy to complete the trip.