France, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Legendary Monte Carlo Rally stage stitching together forested hairpins above the Roya valley.
Length
17 km
In miles
10.6 mi
Driving time
32 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Sospel to La Bollene-Vesubie, following the D70. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
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