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Cycling in Sospel
Cycling from Sospel includes a challenging 12 km climb to Col de Turini, reaching 1608 m elevation with gradients up to 11.1%.
Riding in Sospel in numbers
- 1
- 25 km
- 25 km
- 1,293 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,608 m on Col de Turini from Sospel
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Sospel
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Sospel
Sospel offers cycling routes primarily featuring a notable climb to Col de Turini. The route covers 24.7 km from Sospel to Moulinet, with an elevation gain of 1293 m. Cyclists can tackle a major ascent starting at 12.3 km, climbing 827 m over 12 km with an average gradient of 6.9% and sections reaching 11.1%. The top of the climb is at 1608 m. The route’s surface is 98% paved, with a short 2% unpaved or gravel segment. There are no main roads without cycle lanes, and no cycle paths on this route. Services are unavailable on the longest 12.3 km stretch, but there is a railway station near the start. The route is entirely within France, connecting Sospel and Moulinet.
- The terrain includes a significant mountain climb, with an average gradient of 6.9% over 12 km, maxing at 11.1%. The highest point reached is 1608 m, indicating a mountainous profile with steep sections.
