Torino-Nice Rally Bikepacking

Extreme
Date
2026-06-20
Location
Turin to Nice, Italy
Distance
700 km
Elevation
16000m
Category
Bikepacking
Region
Europe
Organizer
bikepacking.com
Terrain
Gravel, Mountain Roads
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Self-supported bikepacking rally from Turin across the Alps to the French Riviera.

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▌ Across the Maritime Alps from Italian gravel to French Riviera.

A self-supported rally connecting Turin to Nice via the high Alpine military roads. More structured than a race, but harder than most stage events.

EFFORT51/60
EXPER.56/70
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13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

TORINO-NICE RALLY BIKEPACKING
LENGTH9/10CLIMBING10/10DURABILITY9/10ALTITUDE9/10TECHNICALITY8/10COLD6/10ADVENTURE10/10SCENERY10/10ORGANIZATION7/10VALUE8/10COMMUNITY9/10ACCESSIBILITY5/10FIELD DEPTH7/10
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EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH09/10
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700 km through the Maritime Alps
CLIMBING10/10
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16,000 m — sustained Alpine climbing
DURABILITY09/10
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7-10 days typical
ALTITUDE09/10
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Multiple passes 2,500-3,000 m
TECHNICALITY08/10
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Old military roads, hike-a-bike, loose descents
COLD06/10
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June Alpine high passes still cool
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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE10/10
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Alpine adventure cycling at its best
SCENERY10/10
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Maritime Alps to Mediterranean — stunning
ORGANIZATION07/10
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Self-organized rally with route + brief
VALUE08/10
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Excellent value for the experience
COMMUNITY09/10
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Tight European bikepacking + adventure community
ACCESSIBILITY05/10
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Self-organized but open to qualified riders
FIELD DEPTH07/10
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Adventure cyclists + ultra riders
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GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]Iconic point-to-point Alpine route
  • [+]Old military roads = unique gravel network
  • [+]Turin to Nice = continental crossing
  • [+]Self-supported rally format (not strict race)
  • [+]Strong adventure cycling community
  • [+]Mediterranean finish is the prize
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RED FLAGS

  • [!]Multiple high-altitude passes — cold + thin air
  • [!]Hike-a-bike sections common
  • [!]Self-supported = need experience
  • [!]Resupply gaps in Italian Alpine villages
  • [!]June weather still unpredictable at altitude
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RIDER FIT

ClimberPRIME · 10/10

16,000 m of Alpine climbing rewards low-watt grinders

Adventure TouristPRIME · 10/10

Alpine adventure cycling pinnacle

BikepackerPRIME · 10/10

Self-supported format suits bikepacking

Endurance MulePRIME · 9/10

Multi-day rhythm rewards patience

Skill RiderPRIME · 8/10

Loose Alpine descents reward bike-handling

Crit RacerAVOID · 1/10

Wrong format

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⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
Alpine military roads

These ancient routes weren't built for bikes — they were built for war. Steep grades, loose surfaces, sometimes hike-a-bike. Embrace the difficulty; that's the point.

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TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
45-55 mm
PRESSURE
24-30 psi
PATTERN
Aggressive all-rounder for loose Alpine descents

Old military roads = loose, rocky, sometimes gravelly. Tubeless mandatory; carry plug kit + 2 tubes.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Schwalbe G-One R[50mm]— Comfort + grip for Alpine terrain
2.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M[50mm]— Durable casing for sharp Alpine rock
3.WTB Resolute[42mm]— For loose descent grip
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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Late June Maritime Alps: high passes 5-15°C, valleys 15-25°C, possible afternoon storms. Pack warm layers + waterproof shell + sun protection.

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PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Day 1-2 — Turin to Susa Valley (~200 km)~200 km

First Alpine climbs. Pace conservatively — altitude bites.

02
Days 3-5 — High Alpine military roads (~450 km)~450 km

Where the rally is decided. Sleep enough at altitude.

03
Days 6-7 — Descent to Nice (~700 km)~700 km

Mediterranean finish. Save matches for the run-in.

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WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Altitude sickness at multiple passes
  • [!02]Cold-weather hypothermia at high altitude
  • [!03]Hike-a-bike sections demoralising
  • [!04]Mechanical failure on remote Alpine roads
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TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTTurin (TRN) for start. Nice (NCE) for finish. Train back ~6 hr.
LODGINGTurin pre-race. Nice for finish + recovery. Camp + occasional refugio in between.
FOODItalian Alpine villages have rifugi + small shops. Plan resupply carefully.
PACKET PICKUPPre-race brief in Turin — mandatory.
PARKINGN/A — point-to-point.
▌ BOTTOM LINE

A bucket-list Alpine adventure. Less brutal than Atlas Mountain Race, more structured than Tour Divide, equally beautiful.

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IF NOT THIS, THEN

  • →Want similar Alpine:Italian Divide
  • →Want longer European:Transcontinental Race
  • →Want bikepacking ultra:Atlas Mountain Race
  • →Want shorter European:Jeroboam

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