Falicon is a medieval village situated on a rocky ridge in the Alpes-Maritimes department, approximately 10 km from Nice. At an elevation of 360 meters, the area offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Nice, and Mont Chauve. The landscape around Falicon features rugged rocky gorges, forests, and hills, alongside a verdant countryside with olive and fig trees, providing diverse terrain suitable for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
100
Routes
4.4
(448)
Average rating
11255
People visited

4.6
(15)
352
riders
29.1km
01:33
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(35)
1,023
riders
61.9km
03:25
1,310m
1,310m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(19)
1,557
riders
106km
06:25
2,860m
2,860m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(29)
612
riders
31.5km
01:57
870m
870m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.7
(56)
297
hikers
6.44km
02:06
290m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(24)
111
hikers
6.23km
01:55
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(15)
51
hikers
10.6km
03:07
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(15)
194
hikers
14.0km
04:22
540m
540m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.4
(25)
351
riders
44.6km
03:09
890m
900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(23)
1,411
riders
67.8km
05:13
1,740m
1,740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
143
riders
87.9km
06:23
1,900m
1,900m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
59
riders
34.0km
03:51
1,290m
1,290m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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3.0
(1)
9
riders
20.2km
02:21
770m
770m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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52
riders
51.0km
04:50
1,420m
1,420m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(4)
28
riders
32.3km
03:38
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

1.0
(1)
34
riders
18.9km
02:14
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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40
runners
5.71km
00:47
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

3.0
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95
runners
21.0km
03:09
1,170m
1,170m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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367
runners
6.02km
00:39
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
79
runners
17.9km
02:25
770m
770m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.7
(23)
185
riders
51.2km
03:44
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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45
riders
44.6km
03:31
1,100m
1,100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(20)
114
riders
36.0km
02:38
740m
740m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
84.3km
07:07
2,300m
2,300m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Falicon offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 27 routes with an average rating of 4.52 stars from more than 110,000 visitors.
Falicon provides numerous road cycling opportunities with winding roads and undulating terrain. Routes often feature panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Bay of Nice. Specific routes and details can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Falicon guide.
Yes, Falicon offers several hiking trails through rugged landscapes, forests, and hills. The Grande Randonnée GR5 long-distance footpath passes approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) west of the village. Explore available options in the Hiking around Falicon guide.
Falicon includes routes suitable for mountain biking, navigating through its diverse terrain of rocky gorges and forests. There are 4 mountain biking routes available. More information is provided in the MTB Trails around Falicon guide.
Falicon, situated at an elevation of 1,180 feet (360 meters), offers panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, the Bay of Nice, and Mont Chauve. To the west, the Aven des Ratapignata, a cave marked by an ancient pyramid, is a notable feature. The area is characterized by rugged rocky gorges and lush countryside.
Falicon's routes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 110,000 visitors having explored them on komoot. The 27 available routes have received an average rating of 4.52 out of 5 stars from over 5,600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Falicon covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, Hiking, Touring Cycling, Running, MTB, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for Falicon is mairie-falicon.com. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +33492079270.
Falicon provides opportunities for touring cycling, with routes that traverse the scenic countryside and winding village roads. The area's blend of historical ambiance and natural beauty creates an engaging environment for touring cyclists. A dedicated guide for Cycling around Falicon is available.
Cycling routes in Falicon feature undulating terrain with significant elevation changes, characteristic of its location on a rocky ridge. Riders can expect a mix of winding roads, rugged rocky gorges, and paths through forests and areas with olive and fig trees.
Falicon offers trails suitable for jogging, including paths through olive groves and quieter village roads. The varied terrain and scenic viewpoints provide an inspiring backdrop for runners. The Running Trails around Falicon guide details available routes.
Yes, Falicon is suitable for gravel biking, with routes that combine paved and unpaved surfaces through its diverse landscape. The area's rugged terrain and natural features offer varied experiences for gravel cyclists. A guide for Gravel biking around Falicon is available.

