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La Brigue

Forte Margheria – Col de Tende loop from La Brigue

Hard

5.0

(2)

53

riders

Forte Margheria – Col de Tende loop from La Brigue

07:08

75.7km

2,410m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national du Mercantour (cœur)

Parc national du Mercantour (aire d'adhésion)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.80 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Fountains

Highlight • Religious Site

The Notre-Dame-des-Fontaines chapel, or the sanctuary of Our Lady of the Fountains, is located very close to the Italian border and welcomes around 12,000 people a year. The name comes from seven local springs that flow from the rock.

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2

15.7 km

Henri Dunant Bridge

Highlight • Other

a village of few souls, very well kept and fascinating.

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3

33.7 km

Peyrefique Pass

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Pass road from the Col de Tende to Casterino, from there it goes on to Tende

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4

44.9 km

Forte Margheria

Highlight • Historical Site

Forte Margheria is part of the Colle di Tenda fortification complex and enjoys a very panoramic position.

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5

46.3 km

France–Italy Border Marker 190

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6

47.5 km

Central Fort -Col di Tenda

Highlight • Monument

A very beautiful and characteristic path where training is a marvel.

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48.1 km

Col de Tende

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Tenda Pass, at an altitude of 1,871 meters, is renowned for its fortifications and the "road of 50 hairpin bends", which crosses the pass connecting the Vermenagna valley, in …

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48.7 km

Bunker del Colle di Tenda

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75.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

34.5 km

686 m

614 m

Surfaces

48.0 km

26.6 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,030 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

5°C

23 %

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