The great Arvan tour
The great Arvan tour OTICœurdemaurienne
The great Arvan tour OTICœurdemaurienne
Col du Mollard OTICœurdemaurienne
Inspired by the "Arvan-Villards" cyclosportive, this circuit passes through the authentic villages of Jarrier, Les Bottières, Foncouverte, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves and Albiez-Montrond, in the heart of stunning scenery and a rich local heritage.
This route circles the Arvan valley without crossing any major passes, but nevertheless requires a good level of fitness. Road conditions are average, and traffic levels vary according to the season.
Water and refreshment points are available in every village. The nearest repair shops are in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, La Toussuire and Albiez-Montrond.
Along the way, you'll enjoy remarkable scenery and panoramic views, particularly of the Aiguilles d'Arves. Each commune you pass through reveals its own treasures, whether baroque, gastronomic or artisanal.
Water and refreshment points are available in every village. The nearest repair shops are in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, La Toussuire and Albiez-Montrond.
Along the way, you'll enjoy remarkable scenery and panoramic views, particularly of the Aiguilles d'Arves. Each commune you pass through reveals its own treasures, whether baroque, gastronomic or artisanal.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
6h
Distance :
76.4 km
Change in altitude :
2420 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
2420 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
2420 m
Maximum altitude :
1655 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Non disponible
Map references :
TOP IGN 3435.
Further information
Welcome complements :
Please note: The difficulty level corresponds to people using a muscle bike.
Publics :
Cyclists, Level black - very hard
Phone 04 79 83 51 51
PLAN The great Arvan tour
Localization supplement
De Chambéry, suivre A43, E70 et A43 en direction de D906 à La Tour-en-Maurienne. Prendre la sortie 27 et quitter A43. Continuer sur D906. Rouler en direction de Place de la Cathédrale à Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Arrêt bus : place du Forum Parking souterrain gratuit Saint-Antoine (sous la place du Forum) à 300 m
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 10/02/2026 by Syndicat du Pays de Maurienne
