Sporty getaway between sea and mountain. Nice, green city of the Mediterranean!

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Sport in Nice
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Reading time: 0 minPublished on 3 December 2024

Nice, known for its seafront, really deserves to be discovered differently. Through its gardens and the protected areas that surround it, the city offers a new face.

On one side, the Mediterranean, on the other, the hinterland composed of natural parks, valleys, peaks, and the high country, the southern Alps with their mountains and peaks that climb up to 3143 m above sea level.

Sport CA
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Nice Côte d'Azur is a paradise for lovers of active and sporty stays, in all seasons.

Land of sporting events (UTMB Nice Côte d'Azur, Ironman World Championships, Gravel World Championship 2025, etc.), the region has many unmissable spots for those who like to challenge themselves for a weekend.

Vue Montboron
© Métropole NCA - Vue Montboron

In the heart of the city of Nice, it is a GR de pays that takes us to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the destination - Le Lou Camin Nissart. By following this route, you will go from hill to hill on a marked circuit that totals 42 kilometers, to be covered at your own pace, in one or more! Not to be missed on the route: Mont Boron, which offers a green and fresh setting with 360 ° views.

velo Nice
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Starting from Nice, many panoramic roads invite you to discover by bike. Embark on a legendary pass of the Tour de France, follow the sea through small coastal villages, participate in a guided Bike and Wine outing to discover a vineyard ... each cyclist will find what they are looking for on the roads of Nice Côte d'Azur.

Villefranche-sur-mer
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Not to mention the many natural sites at the gates of Nice that allow total immersion in the local fauna and flora, where a multitude of activities can be practiced (hiking, skiing in winter, mountain biking, trail running, climbing ...).

Discover more about Nice at : www.explorenicecotedazur.com