Cime de la Bonette, Mountain summit in Alpes-Maritimes, France
Cime de la Bonette is a mountain peak in the Mercantour National Park located in the Alpes-Maritimes region. A scenic road winds around the summit, creating an unusual loop that climbs to its upper reaches.
The road around this peak became part of the Tour de France route beginning in 1962. Since then the mountain has played an important role in professional cycling history as the site of memorable athletic moments.
The mountain pass serves as a natural border between the departments of Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, reflecting regional administrative divisions.
Access to the peak is possible both by hiking and cycling, with the route presenting different difficulty levels depending on your starting point. Weather conditions can change rapidly at this elevation, so it is wise to pack appropriate gear and be prepared for sudden shifts.
The loop around the summit reaches above 2,800 meters and stands as Europe's highest continuously paved through route. This engineering achievement connects two valleys at an altitude that few other continental roads attain.
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