Gorges de Daluis is a balcony road in France
Gorges de Daluis is a deep, narrow canyon on the upper Var River located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It’s one of the French balcony roads.
Where are Gorges de Daluis?
The gorges are located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, in the southeastern part of the country.
Is the road through Gorges de Daluis challenging?
The road through the gorges, also known as the Chocolate Canyon, is totally paved. It’s called D2202. The road features 17 unlit tunnels and the iconic Pont de la Mariée quartzite bridge. Halfway up the valley, the road begins rather twisted, as it passes through narrow cuttings and even narrower tunnels alongside the real gorges, with steep red-rock cliffs following the river.
How long is the road through Gorges de Daluis?
The road through the six-kilometer-long canyon formed by the River Var is 11.2 km (6.95 miles) long, running north-south from Guillaumes to Daluis. If you are afraid of heights, the road is not easy because some sections are hanging on the precipice. The other direction goes through tunnels. It’s part of the Route des Grandes Alpes.
When is the best time to drive through Gorges de Daluis?
Located within the Gorges de Daluis Regional Nature Reserve, the gorges are locally nicknamed as the Little Colorado of Nice. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 15 and 25 minutes. It’s at its best during the winter thaw when the melted snow swells the river to offer adventurers a maximum adrenaline rush and long-lasting memories.