Rising 1,607 metres above the Mediterranean, the Col de Turini may not be the highest pass in the Alpes-Maritimes but at 24.3 km in length, starting from Sospel, it’s a climb that definitely needs to be ridden with respect. Gaining 1268 m in elevation is more than the mighty Galibier from Valloire.
Its sinuous switchbacks, made famous by the Monté Carlo Rally, are a true delight as you ascend, almost anonymously, through the Gorges du Piaon against a backdrop of craggy rock faces and waterfalls.
5 сен 2024