A Legendary Cycling Tour Through Southern France

I wasn’t supposed to be here. But with heavy rain heading for Munich and the Alps, I booked a last-minute Friday night flight to Nice — chasing the sun and a bit of adventure. What I ended up finding was far beyond anything I had imagined.

This video is not a highlight reel — it’s the full story of a spontaneous weekend that turned into one of the most breathtaking rides I’ve ever done. Just me, my bike, and the road ahead. Over two days, I covered 350 kilometers and climbed 8,500 meters through wild canyons, quiet villages, and remote mountain passes — with hardly another soul in sight.

The landscape shifted constantly: red rock gorges, sweeping pine-covered slopes, ridgelines so quiet you could hear your own breath. The air was crisp, the roads smooth, and every turn brought something new. I filmed as I rode and talked through what I saw, felt, and thought — the solitude, the joy, the fatigue, and the sheer beauty of it all.

📌 GPS tracks if you want to ride it yourself:

Day 1: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/act...

Day 2: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/act...

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