The best cycling routes around Auvare

The Col de la Couillole is a mountain pass in the Massif du Mercantour-Argentera of the French Alps, situated at an altitude of 1,678 m (5,505 ft) in the Alpes-Maritimes department, France. The road connection is open for six to seven months of the year, allowing travel between the Cians gorges in the west and the Tinée valley in the east.

The Col des Champs is a mountain pass with an altitude of 2,087 meters and connects Haute-Provence with the Alpes-Maritimes, all within the Mercantour National Park. The pass is part of the so-called Route des Trois Cols, an interesting circular route with three passes above 2,000 meters. This route connects the Col d'Allos with the Col de la Cayolle via this pass, thus linking the Allos Valley (Haute-Verdon) with the Var Valley. Its two slopes share the ruggedness of a major Alpine pass.

village of ascros hanging on a rock, frankly I recommend you go there by bike, it's magical and magnificent as a place

An absolutely worthwhile detour if you are driving the Route des grandes Alpes.

Nestled in the Southern Alps, the Col du Raton offers a wild and unspoiled route, perfect for mountain bike enthusiasts. Culminating at 1,686 meters, it crosses landscapes of steep mountains, pine forests and alpine meadows. The pass reveals breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding valleys, with a clear view of the neighboring peaks. The climb, although sporty, is rewarded by the raw beauty of nature.

Very beautiful old bridge from 1910

A spectacular passage, this bridge that connects the two mountains is stunning.

The La Mariée bridge was built from 1910 for the passage of the tramway that linked Pont de Geydan and Guillaumes. The construction site gave rise to technical feats in the Daluis gorges with the digging of tunnels and the construction of this spectacular bridge with a span of 58 meters. The line, 19 km long, took the same route as the current road. The work brought life to the valley but caused many victims, as evidenced by the commemorative plaques along the track. They were slowed down during the war of 1914-1918 and the tramway did not arrive in Guillaumes until 1923, but the line, with its costly maintenance, only operated for 6 years before its final shutdown in 1929. This structure is one of the first railway viaducts in an arch made of reinforced concrete in France. It owes its name to a tragic incident that occurred on July 30, 1927. A young, wealthy Parisian couple arrived on their honeymoon in Guillaumes and decided to visit the gorges at the end of the day. They stopped at the first bridge they came across on the road, then called the Tramway Bridge. The young bride is said to have leaned over to admire the view and fell into the gorges. In the absence of witnesses, the accident theory was favored, but the mysterious circumstances surrounding the young woman's disappearance have long fueled rumors. Closed to motor traffic, it now offers one of the best viewpoints over the Daluis gorges. So don't hesitate to stop there to enjoy it. With a bit of luck, you might also see daredevils bungee jumping there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxJ1N6wYt_o