Clue de la Maglia is a balcony road in France
Clue de la Maglia is a very scenic canyon located in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It’s one of the famous French balcony roads. Driving on this narrow road between walls of cliffs and gorges is a delight.
Where is Clue de la Maglia?
The canyon, carved by the Vallon de la Maglia river, is located near the village of Breil-sur-Roya, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, in the southeastern part of the country. It’s a wonderful and very amusing canyon dug in the white limestone of the Vallèe de la Roya.
Is the road through Clue de la Maglia paved?
The road through the gorge, a place where the river breaks through a band of limestone and is pushed into a short canyon, is called Route Maglia. The surface of the road is mostly paved, with some gravel sections near the end. Speed limit is 30 km/h.
How long is the road through Clue de la Maglia?
The road, with the Maglia river sparkling deep below in the canyon, is 5.1 km (3.16 miles) long, running east-west from D2204 Road (Route du Col de Brouis) near Breil-sur-Roya to La Maglia.
Why is the road through Clue de la Maglia so defiant?
At about 2.8 km, there’s a challenging 35 m long unlit tunnel. This is a very serious drive, as it comprises very narrow parts, totally impassable for 2 average cars at the same time. It’s only recommended if you’re able to reverse on a very narrow road for a few hundred meters. It has a high risk of rock slides.