Discover 2026 Paris-Nice challenge route
This year, you have the option to choose your distance:
80,5 km with 1,863 m of elevation gain
127 km with 2,606 m of elevation gain
157 km with 3,454 m of elevation gain
Depending on your fitness level, you will be able to choose the distance that suits you best directly on Saturday, March 14.
Ride off into the sunshine!
See you in the Nice hinterland for a unique randosportive experience, the Paris-Nice Challenge! You will ride on the route of the last stage of Paris-Nice.
Start your cycling season by participating in Paris-Nice Challenge!
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How to register?
Registrations for Paris-Nice Challenge are open on time to. It will take you less than 5 minutes and you will receive a confirmation email.
Who can register ?
Paris-Nice Challenge is open to everyone, licensed or unlicensed, provided the proof that they are at least 18 years old on December 31, 2026. Participants born in 2008, minors at the date of the event, must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
I'm a minor, do I need parental permission?
If you are a minor, you can take part in the exam provided you turn 18 during the year.
To do so, you must complete the parental authorisation form by clicking here.
You will need to deposit your parental authorisation on their account.
What documents do I need to collect my race bib?
A proof of identity and your QR code (you'll find it on your registration confirmation). only. We will tell you later the date and place where you can collect your bib.
Where and when can I collect my bib?
You can collect your race bib on Friday, March 13 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 14 from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. on the Promenade des Anglais – Quai des Etats-Unis.
When will I receive my bib number?
Your bib number will be given to you directly in the village when you collect your bib.
What is a time schedule (itinerary horaire)?
The time schedule allows you to anticipate the participants’ passing and arrival times. You can consult it here
What happens in case of withdrawal?
If you are no longer able to continue on the course (e.g. your bike is unusable), an emergency number will be available so that you can notify the organization and be assisted and transported back to the finish. This number will be communicated at a later date.
How does the start of the Paris-Nice Challenge work?
Starts will be staggered from the Promenade des Anglais, opposite the Théâtre de Verdure. We recommend that you arrive at the start 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Access to the starting pen will be via the village located on Quai des États-Unis.
Are there refreshment stations along the course?
Refreshment stations will be set up at fixed points along the course. You will find water, fruit, sweet and savory products, etc. No cups will be provided, so please remember to bring your own bottle.
Where can I find technical assistance for my bike?
Free Shimano technical assistance (excluding spare parts) will be available at the start as well as at the refreshment stations.
What should I do with my waste during the event?
You must keep your waste (wrappers, etc.) with you and dispose of it in the bins provided at the refreshment stations.
Where is the finish of the Paris-Nice Challenge?
This year, the finish line is located near Île de Beauté. The post-race refreshment area will be in the village. Between these two points, there will be many pedestrians, so you must ensure that you carefully follow and respect access to the cycle path.
Where can I consult the race rules?
Paris-Nice Challenge 2026 race rules are available here.
What is the Personal Accident Insurance?
This insurance is distributed by A.S.O. acting as Marsh's Insurance Intermediary and registered with ORIAS under the number 24005109.
This Personal Accident Insurance is offered by the organiser's insurer so that you are correctly covered during your participation in the Paris-Nice Challenge.
It is optional but is strongly recommended.
As you may know, the vast majority of your usual insurance policies (particularly your insurance provided through your bank cards, bank loan insurance, etc.) totally exclude any participation in sports events either on an amateur or professional basis, and therefore exclude the risks involved in your taking part in the Paris-Nice Challenge.
It is therefore important that you check the extent of the cover provided by your normal insurance policies (and the exclusions) and, if you are not sufficiently covered or not covered at all, you should consider taking out the proposed insurance policies by clicking on the link below.
This insurance will cover you if you have an accident whilst taking part in the event, whether or not you were responsible and whether or not there is an identified responsible third party. You are only covered during the event from the time you cross the starting line until the time you cross the finishing line or you abandon the event.
It guarantees the following accidents that may occur during the event:
- in the event of death or total or partial permanent disability (due to this accident), the payment of a capital (within the limits of the purchased insurance option),
- coverage of medical costs (within the limits of the purchased insurance option), and, if necessary, repatriation.
This cover Individual Accident is optional but highly recommended. It can be taken out in addition to any existing insurance you may already have or if you are not already covered. You may purchase the cover from the insurer of your choice, from your federation or from Marsh, organizer’s broker, whose proposal can be consulted and downloaded by clicking on the link below. You can subscribe to the option of your choice during your registration for the event or at any time before the start of the event.
Paris-Nice Challenge encourages participants and accompanying persons to use public transport.
- Come by train
- By streetcar
- Self-service bicycles
- Bike park in the village
- Car park, car-sharing parking lot
When will the classification be published?
There will be no published classification.
Where can I see my personal photos and videos?
Your personal photos and videos will be available several days after the ride.
Will there be a pasta party?
Full refreshments will be available at the finish line. However, there will not be a pasta party at the Paris-Nice Challenge.
Can I volunteer to help out?
You can contact us at contact@partagetapassion.com. More information here.
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Press contact
Titouan MENZEO
Email : tmenezo@aso.fr
Partnership contact
Baptiste Ancelme
Email : bancelme@aso.fr
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Group Offer
You are a group of 10 persons or more ?
Benefit of a group payment and get your entries so all your team members can register and so you can ride off into the sunshine together!
If you are interested or if you need any additional information, please send an email to:groupes@aso.fr
See you in the Nice hinterland to experience a unique race with all your teammates.
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Come and encourage your friends and family by public transport
To find out more, consult the “Coming to Nice” tab in the “Practical Info” section.
HOW TO RIDE A BIKE
Les Ateliers du Tour will be present at the Paris-Nice village, in association with the French Cycling Federation:
- Learn to ride a bike,
- 2 learning tracks: draisiennes, Savoir Rouler à Vélo,
- Bike repair training.
- Find out more here
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Paris-Nice Challenge encourages its participants to keep their waste in order to preserve the ecosystems crossed by the event.
BIODIVERSITY
En lien avec l’épreuve professionnelle, le parcours est analysé par le cabinet Biotope pour la préservation des milieux traversés.
Ride towards the sun!
Head to the Nice hinterland to experience a unique sporting hike, the Paris-Nice Challenge! During this cycling race, you will ride on the route of the last stage of Paris-Nice.
Kick off your cycling season by participating in the Paris-Nice Challenge!
