FR-06 Tende West – MTB 49 Km, D+1644, 7 cols

Author’s description

Author: René Rial

Course: completed on 9/09/2016

Start: The northern exit from the village of Tende, on the D6204. Alt : 825 m

General description

The Tende ridge’s reputation is well known to mountain bikers and col baggers. Many military structures line the route of the frontier ridge between Italy and France, which also offers many impressive views.

7 cols

1 Col de Tende Ouest ou Colla Bassa FR-06-1871 or Colla Bassa IT-CN-1871
2 Col de Pernante ou Colletta FR-06-1898 or Colletta IT-CN-1898
3 Baisse du Péru FR-06-2079
4 Baisse de Barsenzane FR-06-2075
5 Baisse de Peïrefique FR-06-2030
6 Baisse d’Ourne FR-06-2040
7 Colla Megiana ou Colla Mezzana or col Moyen FR-06-1760b

Optional: La Porte FR-06-2100 on R1/R2 from Baisse d’Ourne

Technical description

Most of the route is riding on easy paths. Some sections that are more difficult may be met. The climb to the Baisse de Barsenzane may require some pushing.

Key words: Centcols,Tende,Tenda, Pierefique, Pietrifica, Roya

Openrunner link, interactive map, profile, gpx track : https://www.openrunner.com/route-details/6599219

This itinerary is offered as an indication. The author disclaims his responsibility and that of the Club des Cent Cols by virtue of imponderables due to the cyclist himself, the equipment used and everything concerning the road, tracks and paths, their surroundings and other users of them.

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Photos

Album photo : https://goo.gl/photos/ePWghy1jaYNJMY9a9