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FR-06 Tende ouest - Mountain bike 49 km, D+ 1640 m, 7 passes

Author description

Author : René Rial
Course carried out on 9 September 2016
Departure From the centre of the village of Tende, near the north exit. Alt: 825 m.

Tourist information

The trails and passes of the Tende crest are well known to mountain bikers and pass enthusiasts alike. Numerous military works line the trails of the ridge that forms the border between Italy and France. There are many remarkable viewpoints along the way.
The first three passes are border passes.

Technical specifications

Most of the route is on pleasant cycle paths. There are also a few more challenging sections. The ascent to the Baisse de Barsenzane is on a partially cycleable path or by pushing.
As an option, from the Baisse d'Ourne you can climb about 1 km to La Porte (FR-06-2100) on an R1/R2.

7 collars

1 - Col de Tende west (or Colle di Tenda)	1871 m	FR-06-1871
2 - Col de Pernante (or Colletta)	1898 m	FR-06-1898
3 - Baisse du Péru (or Bassa Pera)	2079 m	FR-06-2079
4 - Decrease in Barsenzane	2075 m	FR-06-2075
5 - Decrease in Peïrefique	2030 m	FR-06-2030
6 - Baisse d'Ourne	2040 m	FR-06-2040
7 - Colla Megiana	1760 m	FR-06-1760b

Keywords : Tende, Tenda, Peïrefique, Peirafica, Roya, Centcols

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/6599219

This itinerary is provided for information only. The author accepts no liability, nor that of the Club des Cent Cols, for any imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used or anything to do with the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings or other users.