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IRONMAN World Championship 

Nice, France
Men's Race

 

September 14, 2025

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Swim River, Lake, Ocean, Reservoir, Bay, TBD Ocean
Bike Flat, Rolling, Hilly, TBD Hilly
Run Flat, Rolling, Hilly, TBD Rolling
Avg Air Temp Fahrenheit, rounded to a whole number 76
Avg Water Temp Fahrenheit, rounded to a whole number 72
Airport Must be tri-code NCE

Travel Information

Directions

By air
Nice is easily accessible from most destinations and its international airport is situated close to the event site.  Frequent flights are available to Nice Cote d’Azur Airport which is situated 3km southwest from the centre of Nice. 

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By train
Several train stations are available in Nice, with the Central Train Station (Gare de Nice Ville), located close to the city centre being the most important station.  Frequent connections are available from within France including Paris, Bordeaux, or Cannes.  Several international trains from within Europe stop in Nice.

By car
La Provencale
(the A8 motorway) is the most important thoroughfare passing just nearby Nice, linked to Nice by 5 exits which lead to various areas of the city.  Nice is a convenient option for travel to and from other major French and European destinations as well as exploration of the French Riviera.

Getting Around Nice

Lignes d’Azur transport welcomes you to the Nice Côte d’Azur region, offering you train, tram and bus connections.

To get to the start of the course, or just to get around during your stay, choose the most suitable public transport offer:
  • Adopt the digital solution by downloading the Lignes d’Azur Tickets app. It’s the most practical way of getting around in the region by bus or tram.
  • Use the 20 Euro 7-day Pass available from the ticket Machines as you arrive at the airport. It allows you unlimited travel for 7 days as of the first validation. Available in the Lignes d’Azur Tickets mobile app and from all Lignes d’Azur ticket distributors.

For more information, go to lignesdazur.com or contact the Lignes d’Azur customer service centre: lignesdazur.com

About Host City

As the Côte d’Azur’s capital city and France’s second largest tourist destination behind Paris, Nice is a modern, bustling city that serves as the economic heart of the department. 

Elegant and hugely popular, the charm of Nice lies in its easy-going, idyllic lifestyle and pace that stems from the beauty of Nice itself as well as its exceptional microclimate. A Mediterranean city overlooking the sea and sheltered from blustering winds by the neighbouring mountains, Nice offers mild winters and roughly 300 days of sun per year. 

The light and luminosity of the region never fail to draw in the greatest painters and artists. 

With its shops, beaches and vibrant nightlife, the capital of the Côte d’Azur is a little piece of heaven on earth. Major cultural venues (museums, National Theatre, Opera House, etc.) are at the heart of Nice’s cultural reputation and influence throughout Europe. 

THE PORT
Along with Cannes, Nice is home to one of the Côte d’Azur’s oldest ports. Made up of a 10-hectare harbour, 7,5 hectares of platform and around 10 quays, the port is ideally located close to the city’s tourist centre and has developed around key activities such as cruises, yachting, ferry transport to and from Corsica, cement shipping, as well as traditional activities.  The Bassin Lympia Marina is nestled in the heart of the red ochre Place de l’Ile de Beauté, one of the city’s three listed squares. 

The international cruise market is currently thriving, with Nice-Villefranche serving as France’s second largest cruise port with 367,201 passengers in 2018. 

PICTURESQUE MARKETS 
The markets remain very busy places in the city. They also reflect local farming and changing ways of life: organic food, sustainable production, reduced food miles and seasonality are now essential features. 

Cours Saleya is one of the busiest places in Old Nice. A «must» for tourists, it is above all a favourite meeting point for the local population. 

The Flower Market is held there every day, except Monday, with its plants and flowers, many grown in the greenhouses on Nice’s hills. The subtle fragrance is dominated by mimosa in winter. 

The Fruit and Vegetable Market was selected by the National Council of Culinary Arts as one of the most exceptional markets in France. On Mondays, a market for antiques replaces the food stands. Arts and crafts draw crowds to the Cours at night-time from June to September. 

The biggest market in the city, Libération market, is located in a district north of the central train station that is currently becoming the new "place to be" in town. There is still an old covered market hall. The market takes place every morning from Tuesday to Sunday. 


Experience Nice


Chaeteau-musee Grimaldi: Credit @Photo Ville de Nice

Museums & Galleries

Nice offers its inhabitants and visitors an exceptional journey through history via numerous museums and galleries.

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Lascaris Palace
An aristocratic residence “jewel of the Baroque” and a remarkable collection of old musical instruments.

Museum of Fine Arts
Explore major works of art from the 15th century onward.

Villa Massena
Visit a museum housed in a “Belle Epoque” villa devoted to the history of Nice.

Click here to check out the Ville de Nice website for more museums and galleries.


Cagnes sur Mer Beach: Credit @Photo Ville de Nice

Coastline & Beaches

You’ll quickly see why so many dream of vacationing in the capital of the French Riviera set on the stunning Baie des Anges.

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The Coastal Path
Explore the deep blue water views from the port to Cap de Nice.

The trail provides explanatory panels to educate visitors about the many species that evolve along the coast.

The Beaches
The beaches of Nice benefit from the “Le Pavillon Bleu” eco-label, internationally renowned with a strong touristic connotation, it is a symbol of the exemplary environmental quality.

The Promenade des Anglais stretches from west to east many public beaches and three nautical bases.

Click here to check out the Ville de Nice website for information on the coastline and beaches.


Outdoor Playground: Credit @Metropole NCA

Sports In Nice

Nice and its surrounding towns are an outdoor lover’s playground from hiking trails to biking tours to alpine skiing, the city is a true adventure.

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Nice Trails
Numerous paths surround the City of Nice giving exceptional panoramic views, allowing you to discover all the richness of Mediterranean flora in a preserved environment.

Stroll down Baie des Anges for a wonderful 8-kilometer stroll by the sea.

Hiking
  • Mount Razet
  • Mount Bear
  • Cangelard decline
  • Marta’s Peak
  • Frog Lake
  • Mount Tron

Click here to check out the Ville de Nice website for more information on sports in Nice.


Sea view of Promenade des Anglais: Credit @Photo Ville de Nice

Heritage & Culture

Explore the culture of Nice, France by discovering the numerous historic sites around town.

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Walk in Old Nice
Discover the history of some mythical places in Old Nice such as the Opera, the Cours Saleya, and the Sainte-Réparat.

The Promenade des Anglais
As early as the 19th century, the English made the Baie des Anges their favorite winter resort, giving their name to the most famous promenade in the world.

Click here to check out the Ville de Nice website for more information on the heritage and culture. 


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