France: the French Riviera

In its final section, the Schweiz–Meer Radweg – Swiss-to-Sea Cycle Route reaches the French Riviera, one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic landscapes, where cycle tourism unfolds between the sea, the hinterland, and charming villages.

After crossing Liguria, the route continues along the coast through Menton, Beausoleil, La Trinité, and Nice, offering a succession of spectacular panoramas featuring turquoise waters, palm trees, and elegant architecture.

Cycling itineraries include:

a variety of landscapes, with routes through picturesque villages, vineyards, canyons, and panoramic roads;
iconic climbs, such as the legendary Col de la Madone and Col d’Èze, loved by both professional and amateur cyclists;
an ideal year-round climate, with mild temperatures that make the destination perfect for cycle tourism in every season;
a unique seasonal experience, especially in spring and autumn, when colours and atmospheres make the journey even more evocative.

In Nice, the famous Promenade des Anglais offers a flat and scenic cycling route, ideal for riding along the seafront in an accessible and captivating setting. Beyond the coastline, the hinterland of the French Riviera offers more demanding and nature-oriented itineraries, through the hills of the Pays de Vence, the olive groves of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and the rocky landscapes of the Préalpes d’Azur Regional Natural Park.

The Schweiz–Meer Radweg – Swiss-to-Sea Cycle Route thus concludes in a region that combines sea, nature, and culture, providing a memorable finale to a European itinerary linking Switzerland, Italy, and France in a single slow and sustainable tourism experience.