Tour of Le Chatel via the Lacets de Montvernier
Vue panoramique ©X.Spertini Xavier Spertini
Lacets de Montvernier Alexandre Gros / Maurienne Tourisme
This pleasant and easy-to-follow circuit takes the famous Lacets de Montvernier. Warning : roadworks this summer 2021. Deviation by motorable path or please get off the bike on the work area and see directly with the workers.
This pleasant and easy-to-follow circuit is full of surprises. From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, ride in direction of the A43 motorway. Then, at the Hermillon roundabout, follow signs to Pontamafrey, then go up the spectacular Montvernier switchbacks to Le Châtel. The Tour Bérold de Saxe, above the village, is open to visitors (free). Go back down to Hermillon and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
Itinerary
Distance :
20.8 km
Change in altitude :
408 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
408 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
408 m
Maximum altitude :
785 m
Type of itinerary :
Boucle
Marked itinerary :
Non disponible
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 bue - Medium
Opening hours
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 21/10/2025 by Syndicat du Pays de Maurienne
