Just 45 minutes from Nice in the beautiful Bévéra valley, Sospel is a haven for mountain bikers of all types, from the serious downhillers to the enduro buffs. You can expect dry and exposed rocky trails through shrub-covered ground and lush wooded areas.
Mountain Biking in Sospel
World renowned bike park for intermediate to expert bikers
Great resort for technical single track or to put in some winter downhill training. There’s a bike-park, a year round downhill trail and some graded XC trails making up a total of 150km of riding.
The year-round mild climate and low rainfall make great conditions for mountain biking. With loads more quality riding in the vicinity, not to mention across the border in Italy, this is a must-do trip when the weather is miserable back home.
Due to the geology and natural terrain of the area you will find that it is a mix of nice easy climbs on forest tracks and technical rocky singletrack descents. But not suitable for beginners. The network of 150km waymarked trails from green to black has been created by the FFC.
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What to see
Sights in Nice
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Cathedrale Saint-Michel, Sospel
Flamboyant Baroque cathedral in a beautiful square
The heart of the old town of Sospel opens out into a wide sunny square dominated by the colourful facade of the Saint-Michel cathedral.
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Fort St Roch, Sospel
Second world war fortifications, part of the Maginot line
This remnant of the second world war is a huge engineering feat made from lots of concrete and once housed machine guns and barracks.
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Mont Agaisen Fortress, Sospel
A mountain top defensive position from WWII
Learn about the French defences from the Germans and the strategic position of this fort in the battle for Nice in World War two.
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Eco Musee, Breil-sur-Roya
Exhibition of vintage trains, trams & buses
Museum charting the history of transport in the area, with lots of old vehicles to look at. Located in an old rail warehouse in Breil.
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Musee Jean Cocteau, Menton
Museum & art gallery in a beautiful modern building
This gallery is dedicated to the French writer, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau but also host a number of exhibitions by various other artists.
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Monastere de Saorge Monastery
Former Franciscan convent in the mountains above Menton
Beautiful baroque architecture, examples of 17th- and 18th-century frescoes and furniture and a large terraced garden.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Nice
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Le Cap Restaurant, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
Delicious gourmet cuisine created by Michelin-starred Didier Anies
Michelin-starred chef, Didier Anies, recognised as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2000, has created a gourmet cuisine at this restaurant; one which is unfussy, full of flavour and low key yet elegant.
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Chateau Eza Restaurant, Eze
Luxury restaurant serving French and Mediterranean cuisine
Château Eza offers a Michelin recommended restaurant serving à la carte French and Mediterranean cuisine against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera.
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Le Saint-Paul Restaurant, Saint Paul de Vence
Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine cleverly devised by Laurent Paccini
Laurent Paccini is the chef at this Relais & Châteaux hotel and brings the food of different cultures to his excellent Mediterranean restaurant in Saint-Paul de Vence.
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La Colombe d'Or Restaurant, St Paul de Vence
Exceptional Provençal dining surrounded by masterpieces
Enjoy refined regional cuisine in an iconic setting featuring original works by Picasso, Matisse, Miró and more.
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
Described as "The restaurant of kings & the king of restaurants"
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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Le Saint-Martin Restaurant, Vence
Michelin starred restaurant north of Vence
Gourmet restaurant of the Saint-Martin Spa & Chateau hotel to the north of Vence.
What to do
Things To Do in Nice
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Provence self-guided motorbike tour
Seven-night self-guided Provence tour with motorbike holiday specialists in Nice
A trip for intermediate riders, where you can enjoy some of the most scenic roads in Provence.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to eleven people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Road bike hire
Quality road bike rentals to explore the French Riviera
This company is based in Nice and offers a wide range of road bikes.
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Sunset Boat Trip
Sunset motor boat tour along the French Riviera
Enjoy a wonderful, peaceful and fume-free journey along the French Riviera on a solar powered motor boat with a professional skipper.
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Motorbike day tour
Seven-hour guided motorcycle tour through the Verdon Gorge
A fantastic way to experience the breathtaking scenery of the South of France.
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Luxury Chantella Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip along the French Riviera for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
