GROUP CYCLING TOUR ALPS
TORINO – NICE ROAD
JOIN-IN TOUR June 26 - July 4 2027
ROAD BIKE
Join our group cycling tour Torino–Nice Road across the Italian and French Alps. This is the road version of the iconic gravel route of the same name! We offer both a road and a gravel route on this group cycling tour. Choose the road option and you’ll explore some of the most iconic Alpine passes along the Italian–French border, including Colle delle Finestre, Col d’Izoard, Col Agnel, Colle di Sampeyre, Colle della Fauniera, Colle di Lombarda and Col de Turini.
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GRAVEL CYCLING TOUR TORINO – NICE ACROSS THE ITALIAN AND FRENCH ALPS
Ciao and bonjour! Are you a road cyclist looking to challenge yourself on a multi-stage ride through the Italian and French Alps? Then our group cycling tour Torino – Nice Road is just what you’re looking for! This is the road version of the iconic gravel tour of the same name. We offer both a road and a gravel option during the same period and have prepared seven fantastic stages for both groups. Each group follows its own route, with some sections overlapping, and stays in the same hotels, except on stages four and five. If you choose the road option, you’ll ride on paved roads, with the exception of the second half of Colle delle Finestre, which is unpaved. You’ll make your own way to Turin before the start and travel back from Nice after the finish. You can travel by car, train or plane. If you wish, we can help you plan your logistics and arrange transport for your bike.
We start in Turin, the elegant capital of Italy’s Piedmont region, and finish in vibrant, Mediterranean Nice on the French Côte d’Azur. We ride through areas you may know from the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia. This is a multi-stage tour for climbers. On the road route, we tackle some of the most famous Grand Cols, including Colle delle Finestre, Col d’Izoard, Col Agnel, Colle di Sampeyre, Colle della Fauniera, Colle di Lombarda and Col de Turini. On several stages, you can choose between a challenging black route and a less demanding red route, allowing cyclists of different levels to take part in the tour. If you choose the black route on every stage, you’ll cover approximately 700 kilometres and climb 19,000 metres in total. The red routes add up to around 600 kilometres and 15,500 metres of elevation gain.
Stages
7
Overnight Stays
8
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June 26 – July 4 2027
TOUGHNESS
Distance (km)
Red routes: 600
Elevation gain (m)
Rode routes: 15500
Explanation Toughness routes
Is this your first cycling tour in the mountains and are you wondering if you can handle our routes? Or are you an experienced climber and are you curious whether the challenge is interesting enough for you? Using our five-point scale, we help you gain insight into the toughness of our routes. Based on the number of polka dots you can easily see if the routes of this cycling tour match your level and ambition!
all fit cyclists
reasonably trained cyclists with some climbing experience
trained cyclists with climbing experience
trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
well trained cyclists with a lot of climbing experience
Within stages we often offer different routes so that groups with cyclists of different levels can participate in the cycling tour:
red = easier route
black = tougher route
If you are unsure whether the routes are suitable for you and your cycling friends, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re happy to help you!
EXPLANATION OF A JOIN-IN TOUR
Our join-in tours are perfect for individuals and small groups who want to conquer the legendary Grand Cols alongside other passionate mountain cyclists. Book your spot and join a fully organized stage ride from hotel to hotel, over a set period, with support from our team. You ride, eat, sleep, and enjoy, we take care of the rest. The group consists of 8 to 20 participants who share your passion of cycling. Experience an unforgettable adventure and make cycling friends for life!
Our General Terms and Conditions apply to this cycling tour. The listed prices include VAT.
STAGES 1 & 2: HIDDEN BEAUTY AND THE PHENOMENAL FINESTRE
Grande Partenza! We set off from the elegant city of Turin. Our first challenge is the little-known but phenomenal climb to Lago di Malciaussia (1,805 metres). We ride through a stunning high-mountain landscape to an impressive reservoir. For those in the know, this climb is like a mini version of Colle del Nivolet! Our second climb is Colle del Lys (1,311 metres). We spend the night in charming Susa. The second stage begins with the iconic Colle delle Finestre (2,176 metres), representing the Torino – Nice route: half paved, half gravel and a phenomenal challenge. The Giro witnessed one of its greatest comeback stories here. In 2018, Simon Yates lost his pink jersey on the Finestre. In 2025, he claimed the maglia rosa here and went on to win the Giro against the odds. We continue via Sestriere (2,035 metres) and Col de Montgenèvre (1,850 metres) to Briançon.
‘De Colle delle Finestre represents Torino – Nice; half paved, half gravel and a phenomenal challenge.’
STAGES 3 & 4: GIANTS OF THE COTTIAN ALPS: IZOARD, AGNEL AND FAUNIERA
In Briançon, we start with the climb to Col d’Izoard (2,360 metres). The black route takes a short detour during the climb to the remote mountain village of Les Fonts (2,040 metres). After reaching the village, we turn around and continue towards the Izoard, passing spectacular scree slopes along the way. This pass has featured regularly in the Tour de France and several times in the Giro d’Italia. Our second pass of the day is the magnificent Col Agnel (2,744 metres), the third-highest paved pass in the Alps. We descend into Italy to Sampeyre, where stage four begins with Colle di Sampeyre (2,283 metres). After a spectacular, winding descent, we tackle the final climb of the day. Via Colle d’Esischie, we ride to Colle delle Fauniera (2,481 metres), where Pantani awaits us. Cycling doesn’t get much better than this remote corner of Italy in the Cottian Alps!
STAGES 5, 6 & 7: TOWARDS THE MEDITERRANEAN
From stage five onwards, we ride through the Maritime Alps. We start with the tough border pass Colle di Lombarda (2,347 metres). Towards the end of the climb, we pass Santuario di Sant’Anna di Vinadio. Via Isola 2000 and Isola, we ride to Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée, where the black route tackles Col de la Couillole (1,678 metres). Stage six begins with a steady climb to Col de Saint-Martin (1,502 metres). We then ride to the spectacular Col de Turini (1,604 metres), where we spend the night. The black route also takes in the scenic mountain loop of Circuit de l’Authion (2,016 metres). On stage seven, the vegetation becomes more Mediterranean. This is the region where Paris – Nice, the Race to the Sun, concludes. We climb Col de Braus (1,002 metres) and Col de la Madone (925 metres) before finishing in Nice on the Promenade des Anglais. Arrivée!
WHAT's INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
The price includes:
- Hotel accommodation in nice, cycle-friendly hotels on the route (double room, 8 nights)
- Breakfast (8 times) and dinner (7 times – we won’t dine together on the first evening, as arrival times vary)
- Participation in the stages prepared by Grand Cols Cycling Tours (7 stages)
- Professional, digital road book with all relevant route information
- GPX files for uploading routes to navigation devices
- Picnic lunch, a coffee stop with good coffee, and the opportunity to restock your sports nutrition (sports drinks, water, energy bars, etc.) during the stages
- Support with a support vehicle such as handing out extra clothing and carrying out minor repairs
- First aid and AED
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- Help with minor repairs along the way and the use of a bicycle pump, lubricant and bicycle tools
- Grand Cols Cycling Tours cycling jersey
- Participation in the VZR guarantee scheme
The price does not include:
– The outward journey to the starting location and the return journey from the finish location
– Personal insurance, such as travel and cancellation insurance
– Drinks during the dinners
– Equipment (you participate with your own equipment, such as: bike, helmet and clothing)
Optional extra:
- Upgrade to a single room € 300, –
- Additional overnight stay (without dinner) on the day before the tour starts (2 July) in Turin or Nice, per person: €100, – (double room) or €125, – (single room).
- Have us transport your bike to and from a location in the Netherlands (where and when we will determine in consultation): € 75, –
- Commonly used spare parts, such as: tyres, cleats and batteries (at cost price)
Anything else? Let us know!
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