Motorcycle rental in Nice: must-see motorcycle routes for a half-day or full-day trip

Nice is located between the sea and the mountains. Motorcycle routes start directly from the city and lead to varied landscapes. You can ride into the hinterland in a few minutes or follow the coast to the east and west. Half a day is enough to enjoy it. The Mediterranean climate allows for year-round outings with a few precautions in winter.

Short trips from Nice for half a day

The Corniche road to Èze

The Corniche leaves Nice via Boulevard Carnot and then the D6007. The road quickly climbs above the sea and offers a clear view of Villefranche harbor from the very first few kilometers.

The winding road continues up to the Col d'Èze pass at an altitude of 370 meters. The medieval village of Èze stands on a rocky outcrop, with its stone houses and cobbled streets. From the exotic garden, the view stretches across the Baie des Anges to the Cap d'Antibes.

• Approximately 30 km round trip
• 45 minutes one way driving slowly
• Return trip possible via the Basse or Grande Corniche

The Turini Pass via Sospel

The Col de Turini can be reached from Nice via the D2204 towards Sospel. This small town in the Bévéra Valley has a 13th-century medieval bridge and colorful facades along the river.

After Sospel, the road climbs gradually toward the pass via a series of numbered hairpin turns. The asphalt is generally in good condition, and coniferous forest accompanies the entire ascent. The pass peaks at 1,607 meters and offers panoramic views of the Alpine peaks.

• 70 km from Nice
• 2 to 3 hours round trip
• Pass sometimes closed in winter depending on snow conditions

The Napoleon Road to Grasse

From Nice, the Route Napoléon begins in Golfe Juan after following the coast to Antibes. The N85 follows the route taken by Napoleon in 1815 on his return from Elba.

The climb to Grasse crosses hills covered with mimosa and olive trees. Grasse is located at an altitude of 350 meters and remains known for its perfume industry and its old town center with narrow streets.

• Approximately 80 km round trip
• 2.5 to 3 hours depending on pace
• Return trip possible via Cannes or the same route

Day trips around Nice

The Wolf Gorge Loop

This loop starts in Nice and heads towards Vence and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, two well-preserved medieval villages. The road then continues through the Gorges du Loup, a spectacular canyon carved out by the river.

The cliffs drop steeply and the road offers several impressive viewpoints, particularly near the Pont du Loup bridge and the Courmes waterfall. The climb to Gourdon offers views over the entire coastline before descending towards Grasse and then Nice.

• Approximately 150 km
• 5 to 6 hours with breaks
• Ideal for a full day

Var Valley and Tinée Valley

Leaving Nice via the Var Valley, the road gradually climbs towards the Alps. Villages line the river before branching off towards the Tinée Valley.

The climb to Isola 2000 offers increasingly mountainous scenery, with numerous hairpin bends in the final kilometers. The contrast between the coast and the peaks at over 2,000 meters is striking.

• Approximately 200 km
• 6 to 7 hours
• Recommended period: May to October

The Italian Riviera to Sanremo

Nice is less than 30 km from the Italian border. Driving along the coast on the Basse Corniche, you pass through Monaco and Menton before crossing the border at Garavan. On the Italian side, the road quickly leads to Ventimiglia and then Sanremo, a seaside resort known for its casino and historic hilltop town center.

• Approximately 130 km round trip
• 4 to 5 hours with stops
• Ideal outing for easily changing countries

Rent a motorcycle in Nice with Good Motors

Good Motors offers 24-hour self-service motorcycle rental in Nice, with pick-up at Nice city train station or the airport. Pick-up and drop-off are available at any time, allowing you to leave early in the morning or return late at night.

For short trips around Nice, an A2 motorcycle is more than enough. For Alpine passes or long distances, an A license motorcycle offers greater comfort. Rentals are available from the age of 18, and no models are available below the A1 license.

When to go cycling around Nice

Spring and fall offer the best conditions. Temperatures remain pleasant and the light highlights the landscapes. In winter, the coast remains accessible but the mountain passes may be closed depending on snow conditions.

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