Cycling loop: Circuit de Beau Plan / Boucle de Beaune
Circuit de Beau Plan © Savoie Mont Blanc - Anglade
Circuit de Beau-Plan / Boucle de Beaune Alain Vandemaele - Les Chemins de Traversaz
This route is much less well known and less frequently cycled than the Col du Télégraphe, just opposite, on the other side of the valley, but it is just as beautiful and just as steep... And the road is much quieter!
A magnificent panorama awaits you at the Col de Beau-Plan (view of the Aiguilles d'Arves, Croix des Têtes, Crey du Quart, Les Karellis, Valmeinier).
Road conditions on this route are good, and traffic is low.
There are a number of stopping points, including water in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, and refreshment points in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Le Thyl and Saint-Martin-la-Porte. The nearest repair point is in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Road conditions on this route are good, and traffic is low.
There are a number of stopping points, including water in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, and refreshment points in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Le Thyl and Saint-Martin-la-Porte. The nearest repair point is in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Tips
While you're in the area, take a look at Espace Alu, a museum dedicated to aluminum, in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. The museum has been awarded the "Qualité Cyclo Maurienne" label, which means it has a secure parking area for bicycles (padlocks are available from the museum reception desk).
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, drive towards Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and take the slip road on the right towards Saint-Martin-de-La-Porte. Climb as far as Beaune, then descend to Le Thyl before returning to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
2h
Distance :
24.2 km
Change in altitude :
736 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
736 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
736 m
Maximum altitude :
1415 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Departmental markings: Circuit de Beau - Plan / Boucle de Beaune N°32 black
Map references :
Vélo de Route" map of "La Maurienne, the world's largest cycling area" published by Maurienne Tourisme and available from all Maurienne Tourist Offices (subject to availability).
Further information
Publics :
Level black - very hard
Opening hours
From 15/03 to 15/11.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Prices
En libre accès.
Information updated on 10/12/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires
