Excursion à vélo d’une journée de Barcelonnette à Saint-Martin-Vésubie

Get ready for a true Alpine adventure! This challenging route kicks off in Barcelonnette, a charming mountain town in the heart of the Ubaye Valley, known for its unique Mexican-influenced villas—thanks to townsfolk who struck it rich in Mexico and returned home. From here, you’ll head south, crossing several spectacular alpine passes, with a lung-busting total ascent of over 6,000 meters and breathtaking views all along.

Expect a real mix of surfaces: there’s plenty of gravel and unpaved tracks mingling with classic stretches of alpine asphalt, so a sturdy bike is a must. Along the way, you’ll ride through dramatic landscapes and tiny mountain hamlets, possibly catching a glimpse of marmots or eagles overhead.

Your ride ends in picturesque Saint-Martin-Vésubie, a characterful village nestled at the gateway to the Mercantour National Park. Grab a well-earned coffee at a local café and soak in the mountain air—you’ve just conquered a serious segment of the southern French Alps!