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Col de Turini from Sospel

Sospel, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

25 km
Distance
1,293 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,293 m
Distance
25 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km20 km25 kmHighest point1,608 m at 24.7 kmStart0 kmFinish25 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a long 24.7 km climb with 1293 m elevation gain.

24.7 km climb from Sospel to Col de Turini, France, gaining 1293 m on mostly paved minor roads.

Starting from Sospel at 352 m, the route rises immediately with a short initial climb of 2.3 km gaining 54 m at an average of 2.4%. After a brief flat section, a longer 7.6 km climb follows, gaining 363 m at an average gradient of 4.8%, with some steep pitches up to 22.2% near km 0. The route passes through Moulinet at 12.8 km. From Moulinet, the main climb ascends for 12 km with 827 m elevation gain at an average of 6.9%, reaching the highest point at 1608 m near km 24.3 beneath Tête de Mantégas. The road surface is 98% paved with minor gravel sections, mostly on minor roads and 10% on quiet streets, predominantly following the D 2566 for over 21 km. There are food and drink options near the start in Sospel, including bakeries, a restaurant, and a supermarket, as well as at Moulinet and at the top near Les Trois Vallées. There is a 12.3 km stretch without cafés, shops or water from about km 0.4 to 12.7. Toilets are available at the start, and a bike repair stand is located near the finish. Bailout is possible at Sospel with a station 400 m off route.

Highlights

  • Col de Turini 1608 m
  • Steep pitch up to 22.2% near km 0
  • Passes through Moulinet at 12.8 km
  • Peaks near road: Cime de Penas and Cime de Codolis

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Moulinet 12.8 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.7 km2.3 km54 m2.4 %4.1 %412 m
Sospel climb3.8 km7.6 km363 m4.8 %22.2 %778 m
Tête de Mantégas12.3 km12 km827 m6.9 %11.1 %1608 m

High point 1608 m at 24.3 km; low point 352 m. Passes beneath Cime de Penas, Cime de Codolis, Le Dugo.

Sospel climb · starts at 3.8 km

7.6 km at 4.8% · 363 m
450500550600650700750ELEVATION (M)14%-0.7%3.5%6.5%4.6%2.3%1.9%0 km12345677.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Sospel climb · 778 mSTEEPEST 13.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Tête de Mantégas · starts at 12.3 km

12 km at 6.9% · 827 m
8009001000110012001300140015001600ELEVATION (M)7.5%6.1%6.1%8.5%6.1%8.3%7.7%7.1%8.5%5.2%0 km123456789101111.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Tête de Mantégas · 1,608 mSTEEPEST 8.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
88% minor road · 10% quiet street
Main roads used
D 2566 (21 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
83% climbing · 2% descending · 15% flat
Steep sections
13.6 km over 5% · 4.5 km over 8% · 1.5 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 24% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmout of order · drinking water · 60 m off route
  2. 0 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  3. 0.2 kmArtisan boulanger pâtissier · bakery · 110 m off route
  4. 0.2 kmPharmacie du Pont Vieux · pharmacy · 80 m off route
  5. 0.3 kmSpar · supermarket · 80 m off route
  6. 12.7 kmL'entrepot · restaurant · on the route
  7. 12.7 kmÉpicerie du Mercantour · convenience store · on the route
  8. 12.8 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 24.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  10. 24.2 kmRepair stand · on the route
  11. 24.3 kmLes Trois Vallées · restaurant · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Sospel (station), 400 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.2 km — Château de Sospel (castle)

At the start

  • Artisan boulanger pâtissier · bakery · 150 m
  • Boulangerie Manguerra · bakery · 130 m
  • Le Cerf · restaurant · 40 m
  • Salon de thé · café · 150 m
  • out of order · drinking water · 60 m

At the finish

  • Les Trois Vallées · restaurant · 20 m
  • Les Chamois · restaurant · 50 m

Stay after this ride

  • Le Ranch · hotel · 50 m from the finish
  • Gîte d'étape L'Estive du Mercantour · guest house · 1.4 km from the finish
  • Le Yéti · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 46 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 12.3 km from 0.4 to 12.7
  • 13 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • Steepest 500 m reaches 24% gradient at route start

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.