Taking on the Twists and Turns of Gorges de la Mescla
France, europe
24.1 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're cruising through the Alpes-Maritimes in southeastern France, wind in your hair, ready for an adventure. You're about to hit the M2205, aka Route de la Vallee de la Tinée, a totally paved road that snakes through the Gorges de la Mescla – a ridiculously scenic canyon carved by the Tinée river.
This isn't your average Sunday drive. We're talking countless tunnels punched right through the rock, and views for days as you gaze down at the emerald river far below. The whole thing stretches for about 24 km (15 miles) from Saint-Sauveur-sur-Tinée up to the Grenoble road (M6202).
Now, be warned: this route features a serious "balcony road" section, a narrow lane clinging to the side of sheer cliffs. It's not for the faint of heart, especially if you're afraid of heights! Just imagine what it was like before they put up the barriers... This road used to be an old military road to Fort de Dormillouse!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 24.1 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
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