Saint Raphael

Circuit vélo : La Corniche d'Or

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This circuit will take you through the magnificent "Corniche d'Or": a majestic road that runs along the coves of the Estérel. Route reserved for regulars but without difficulty

> ACCESS
Take the destination of the Old Port of Saint-Raphaël. Park in the streets and car parks of Saint-Raphaël.

> STARTING POINT
GPS coordinates: 43.423132, 6.766178
99 Quai Albert 1er, near the Old Port of Saint-Raphaël

> ITINERARY
From Saint-Raphaël, follow the Corniche d'Or to Théoule-sur-mer

At the Napoule roundabout, turn left (uphill) and turn left at the Peygros roundabout,

At the traffic lights, turn left onto the RN7 towards Saint Jean de Cannes, to reach the Col du Testanier (summit of the Estérel) then begin the long descent.

Turn left before the Indochina Wars Memorial. Then join the seafront until you reach the starting point in Saint-Raphaël.

Tips and Suggestions

– The Golden Corniche
– The turquoise sea
– The Red Rocks of the Esterel

Topo / step by step

Departure: From Saint-Raphaël, follow the Corniche d'Or to Théoule-sur-mer

1 – At the Napoule roundabout, turn left (uphill) and turn left at the Peygros roundabout,

2 – At the traffic lights, turn left onto the RN7 towards Saint Jean de Cannes, to reach the Col du Testanier (summit of the Estérel) then begin the long descent.

3 – Turn left before the Indochina Wars Memorial. Then join the seafront until you reach the starting point in Saint-Raphaël.

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