Ruins of Rocca Sparvièra – Férion Summit loop from Castagniers

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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Castagniers

Ruins of Rocca Sparvièra – Férion Summit loop from Castagniers

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Ruins of Rocca Sparvièra – Férion Summit loop from Castagniers

06:15

61.8km

1,960m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 40.8 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Boulangerie de Levens

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The bakery where you have to stop, because there are not really any other options on the way, and what's more, it's delicious. Be careful, it's closed on Wednesdays, but otherwise, go ahead and enjoy!

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15.3 km

Levens

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Village which dominates the valleys of the Var and the Vésubie, with a very beautiful panorama on the Cap d'Antibes and the Islands of Lérins.

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20.8 km

Viewpoint

24.2 km

Belvédère du Saut des Français

Viewpoint

29.8 km

Ruins of Rocca Sparvièra

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The ruins of an ancient haunted village, where only the bravest dare to spend the night...

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35.6 km

Férion Summit

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Mont Férion (1,412 m) dominates the village of Levens. This is the highest point of the Férion range. The building at the top is a necessary DFCI watchtower due to the fire tendency in the area.

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40.6 km

Col du Dragon

Mountain Pass

41.2 km

Col de Fuont Blanca

Mountain Pass

48.7 km

Mont Ferion loop via Duranus and return to Levens

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Superb! Shaded landscapes, and a path (dfci) ideal for mountain biking by doing it in the morning in a clockwise direction

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53.0 km

Beautiful gravel trail - La Piste de l'Amandier

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A very beautiful gravel track with a demanding altitude difference. Starting from the Castagniers road you will be treated to a difficult switchback climb (1.2km at 12% average) with a wall on the concrete ramp which requires good physical condition and good mentality! Fortunately, you will then be rewarded with a track which softens and winds more gently up to the Calamel track (also highly recommended) on very beautiful gravel and beautiful landscapes.

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