Nice and Barcelonnette are linked by a round trip of about 300 km, that is six to seven hours of riding, breaks aside. You pick the motorcycle up self-service at the train station or at the airport in Nice and you leave at the hour you want.
Renting the perfect motorcycle in Nice
For this kind of weekend, a mount ready to cover the miles is better. Good Motors offers several models of motorcycles for rent in Nice, suited to traveling:
- Moto Guzzi V85 TT: perfect for alternating between comfort and Italian character.
- Moto Guzzi V85 Travel: ideal for grand touring, equipped for long distances.
- Honda NX500: agile and economical, perfect for winding roads.
- Honda Transalp: an adventure classic, versatile and reliable.
- BMW F900 GS: sporty, lively and at ease in the mountains.
- Honda Africa Twin: the benchmark touring trail.
All of them are available self-service, 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm, a short walk from the Nice train station or the Nice airport. The prices per 24 h are given in the catalogue, and the deposit amount on each model page.
The route: Nice, Barcelonnette, Nice
Total distance: about 300 km
Riding time: 6 to 7 hours (breaks aside)
This round trip takes you through mountain and seaside landscapes: the Côte d'Azur, the Alpine gorges and valleys, and the passes close to the Mercantour national park.
Highlights of the route:
- A gradual climb toward the high Alpine valleys
- Winding roads, ideal for taking the measure of your motorcycle
- Picturesque villages for a coffee or lunch stop
- Arrival in Barcelonnette, at the foot of the Ubaye passes
To plan your route, Good Roads, our companion site in French, brings together our motorcycle itineraries starting from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Avignon and Biarritz, with a free GPS track and our selection of addresses along the way. If you would rather have a route designed for you, we also put together custom itineraries: tell us what you have in mind when you book.
If you are riding for the Alpes Aventure Moto Festival
The Alpes Aventure Moto Festival brings thousands of riders together in Barcelonnette every year, in a friendly and festive atmosphere. On the program: motorcycle displays, talks by adventurers, hands-on workshops, model test rides, and the Nuit du Road Trip, an open-air screening that sets long-distance travelers dreaming.
The event lasts three days in the Ubaye valley. The dates and the program of the coming edition are published on the festival website. The route described above takes you there from Nice, and the motorcycle can be booked for the length of time that suits you.
Why set off with Good Motors?
- Online booking in a few clicks
- Freedom over your schedule: self-service pickup and return of the motorcycle, 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm
- Touring equipment: on these large-displacement motorcycles, side cases and top case already fitted, helmet and gloves free for the whole rental
- Cancellation: refund up to 10 days before departure, credit with no time limit up to 24 hours before; beyond that, no refund, but a change of dates remains possible at our discretion
Alone, two-up or with friends, this round trip combines the pleasure of the road with the discovery of the Southern Alps. Book your motorcycle in Nice with Good Motors and take the road when your day begins.
