Col de la Madone and Grande Corniche Loop
100.6 km · +2425 m · ~5h · Côte d'Azur · Loop
Côte d'Azur·France
Col de la Madone and Grande Corniche Loop
100.6 km
Distance
2425 m
Gain
~5h
Time
road
Surface
Road Standard
Compromise: 2.4 km on the D 6007 (main road); 2.0 km of city streets through Nice city centre (traffic lights, buses) (+4 more).
Where (6 stretches)
Ride at your own risk. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check the weather, carry what you need, obey traffic law and use your own judgement. Route information is provided as a guide only.
Elevation Profile
0-3%
3-5%
5-7%
7-10%
10%+
Descent
5 Climbs
1 HC, 2 Cat 2, 1 Cat 3, 1 Cat 4About this route
The full Madone day: 101 km and 2,400 m combining the test climb with the Grande Corniche balcony road above the Mediterranean.
FAQ
Col de la Madone and Grande Corniche Loop is a challenging 100.6km road route with 2425m of climbing, better suited to experienced riders with good endurance. Beginners should build up to it on shorter routes first.