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Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur
Provence
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice
Utelle

La Madone d'Utelle

Moderate

4.9

(22)

108

hikers

La Madone d'Utelle

03:17

9.80km

470m

Hiking

Before starting the hike, take a few moments to discover Utelle. Perched on a ridge at the confluence of the Var and the Vésubie, this medieval village is located at the top of a steep slope covered in olive trees.

Its stepped streets and alleys reveal old stone houses, ancient doors, fountains and pointed arches. A small path goes around the village and offers a panoramic view of the peaks of Haute Vésubie.

The hike begins on part of the “Gorges de la Vésubie” route. After a few minutes of walking, you leave this path to climb a steep climb which leads to the Col d'Ambellarte.

Halfway up the climb, you take the “Madone d’Utelle” path towards your objective. Before reaching the sanctuary, the route offers a detour via the Madone d'Utelle belvedere, offering panoramic views of the Mercantour. A few steps away is the sanctuary of the same name, a place of pilgrimage. A gradual descent brings you back to Utelle, where you can continue to explore the village streets.

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Last updated: June 28, 2024

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Utelle

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Located at the confluence of the Var and the Vésubie, the commune of Utelle includes several hamlets including Saint-Jean-la-Rivière where the town hall is located. Perched at an altitude of 800 meters, Utelle has an orientation table which offers great information on the neighboring Mercantour valleys. Also, an inn and a lodge are available to hikers in the region.

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5.75 km

Viewpoint of the Madone d'Utelle

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Walking further up the ridge to the Sanctuary of Madone d'Utelle you will be rewarded with magnificent views and well worth the extra hike before descending back to your end point.

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Madonna of Utelle

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This has long been a place of pilgrimage and healing, but one that for cyclists has remained a well-kept secret – beloved of local riders… until recently. In March 2016, the penultimate stage of Paris-Nice finished on the summit, bringing the views from this holy site to a wider audience.

Madone d'Utelle is part of our Montagnes à la Carte series, head over to bit.ly/3ziK156 and claim your badge if you rode this classic.

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9.80 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.80 km

3.59 km

1.28 km

664 m

357 m

117 m

Surfaces

7.04 km

1.73 km

960 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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May 30, 2024

Before starting the hike, take a few moments to discover Utelle. Perched on a ridge at the confluence of the Var and the Vésubie, this medieval village is located at the top of a steep slope covered in olive trees.



Its stepped streets and alleys reveal old stone houses, ancient doors, fountains and pointed

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