The Maurienne valley is the ideal playground for cyclists
Our land is a mecca for mountain passes! If you want to push yourself, climb hills then descend them, over and over again, then this is the place! Discover our selection, you’ll be amazed…
Ascension du Col du Grand Cucheron
Culminant à 1188 m d’altitude, le Col du Grand Cucheron se situe dans le massif de Belledonne et permet de relier la vallée des Huiles à celle de La Maurienne. Cette ascension offre une vue impressionnante sur le massif de La Lauzière.
Cycling loop: Toussuire/Corbier loop
At the end of this long and winding climb you will see two twinned but contrasting resorts, one of which, La Toussuire, has proudly hosted the Tour de France on several occasions.
Cycling loop: Circuit de Beau Plan / Boucle de Beaune
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!
Cycling loop: Circuit du Chaussy
A circuit that starts via the extraordinary Montvernier hairpins and then continues steeply upwards below the cliffs of Montpascal. The road between the Col du Chaussy and Montaimont finishes on the Col de la Madeleine road.
Cycling looping: Lacets de Montvernier – Tour du Châtel
Starting from St-Jean-de-Maurienne, follow the Mauriennaise to Pontamafrey. The vertiginous Montvernier hairpins, from where you can see climbers on the neighbouring via ferrata, form one of the most impressive roads in the Alps.
Cycling loop: Traversée du Col du Mollard
The traverse of the Col du Mollard can be used to extend the Tour des Albiez. Lying under the watchful gaze of the “Tête de Chat”, the nearest of the three Aiguilles d’Arves, the Col has been made famous by the Tour de France.
Loop of the laces of Montvernier
The 18 small laces, clinging to the mountain, constitute one of the most spectacular roads in Savoie and a real challenge for cyclists. Nice panorama at the top.
Mauriennaise Loop
A very popular circuit with local cyclists, the Mauriennaise is an excellent way of exploring the countryside and villages of the Lower Maurienne Valley.
Col d’Albanne and Lac de Pramol via Les Karellis
This loop is demanding in sporting terms, but takes you to a haven of peace on the heights of the small village of Albanne, with a view of the majestic Croix des Têtes! It’s ideal for cyclists in search of a challenge and Alpine authenticity.
Col de la Croix de fer et du Glandon
This route links three legendary Tour de France passes: the Glandon, the Croix de Fer and the Mollard. It is one of the most difficult climbs in Savoie, but also one of the richest in terms of landscape and local heritage.
Col du Chaussy and de la Madeleine
This challenging itinerary takes in 2 marvellous passes: le chaussy (1533 m) and la Madeleine (2000 m), while passing through beautiful little villages and the resort of Saint-François Longchamp.
Col du Chaussy et de la Madeleine via the Montvernier lacets
The Itinéraire alternates between technical sections, smoother sections and authentic village crossings. It’s a steady but well-balanced circuit, which is as appealing for its sporting interest as for the richness of its Alpine scenery.
Col du Chaussy via the Montvernier lacets
This loop takes you to the Col du Chaussy via the emblematic Montvernier lacets. It combines technical prowess, magnificent scenery and heritage. It will appeal to sports enthusiasts as much as to lovers of Alpine discovery.
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Col du Grand Cucheron
From Aiguebelle, follow the direction of Saint-Georges-des-Hurtières, then cross the village of Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières. After that, the hardest part of the ascent is coming to reach the Grand Cucheron pass
Col du Mollard via Albiez-Montrond
Harder than the Croix-de-Fer, this 45-lacet pass has an average gradient of 6-7% over 12 km. If you take a look at the Aiguilles d’Arves, you’ll easily understand why one of them is called “la Tête de Chat”!
Itinéraire cyclable Lac et villages des Hurtières
Petite boucle au départ du Lac des Hurtières traversant les villages de Saint-Alban et Saint-Georges, agréable plateau ensoleillé face au Massif de La Lauzière. Partez à la découverte de nos villages avec le carnet de jeux Nos Trésors cachés !
Itinéraire cyclable Tour du Col du Grand Cucheron
Cette ascension permet de gravir successivement deux cols, le Grand Cucheron le Champlaurent et ses raides lacets puis le Champlaurent. Ne pas manquer d’admirer les vues sur les Bauges, avec l’impressionnante Dent d’Arclusaz.
Itinéraire cyclable Tour du Grand Cucheron au départ du Lac des Hurtières
Cette ascension permet de gravir successivement deux cols, le Grand Cucheron et ses raides lacets puis le Champlaurent. Ne pas manquer d’admirer la vue sur les Bauges, avec l’impressionnante Dent d’Arclusaz.
Itinéraire Cyclo : La Haute-Mauriennaise
The Haute Maurienne is undoubtedly one of Savoie’s most beautiful cycling trails, with its enchanting beauty and variety of landscapes that take you right up to the high mountains on the border with Italy.
Itinéraire Cyclo : La Mauriennaise
Discover a valley from which some of the world’s best-known cols are climbed, with this route down the Maurienne valley and past some unexpected nuggets. Your adventurous efforts will be highly rewarded!
Cycling itinerary – “Galibier Challenge” cyclosportive route
An exceptional itinerary in the heart of the Alps: take on three emblematic passes, including the Galibier via the Télégraphe. Between confidential climbs, grandiose landscapes and mythical summits, discover a beautiful 110km mountain route.
La Petite Mauriennaise
This little loop, with its gently undulating profile, will enable you to discover the pretty little villages of the Maurienne, off the main roads.
La Toussuire via Jarrier and Saint-Pancrace
This route winds through several hamlets, from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to La Toussuire. It’s a mix of physical effort and discovery of the area. Local heritage and mountain scenery are also on the agenda. We look forward to hearing from you.
Lac de la grande Léchère
This road bike route climbs to Grand lac des Léchères. From here you can stop at the inn before heading back down. The surface is well groomed and the steep slopes offer a sporting challenge in a wild and authentic setting.
The great Arvan tour
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.
Les Forts de l’Esseillon
From Modane, this ancient route de l’Esseillon winds between Le Bourget and Aussois, to discover the waterfall and chapel of Saint-Benoît (located on d’Avrieux), then the Victor-Emmanuel, Charles-Félix, Marie-Christine and Charles-Albert forts.
Ascent to Valmeinier 1800
Here is an ideal ascent in the forest to train before climbing the great ‘Col du Galibier’. This rise is nevertheless demanding”.
Ascent to the lake ‘Grande Léchère’
Beautiful climb to wild lake near Saint-François Longchamp.
Lac de Plan d’Aval
This ride takes you past the Rocher des Amoureux, a popular venue for rock climbers, before going through the village-resort of Aussois and up to the reservoir at Plan d’Aval.
Cycling ascent of La Toussuire via Fontcouverte and Le Corbier
This is the variant followed by the Tour de France in 2006. It is fitted with kilometre posts .
Cycling up Col de la Croix-de-Fer
It is the classic road to make the ascent of Le Col de la Croix de Fer, less hard than by Le Col du Glandon. Discover the high valley of Arves, dominated by the glacier L’Etendard.
Cycling up Col de la Madeleine on the Maurienne side
One of the Tour de France’s most emblematic passes, out of category, with a long climb on this side averaging 8%!
Cycling up Col du Chaussy
Departing from Saint-Jean-Maurienne, a young pass in the history of the Tour de France – it only entered in 2015 – but one that will make you sweat and harden your calves like a big man, with its laces of all sizes!
Cycling up the Col du Galibier from Valloire
More than 18 km of high mountain await you to climb this mythical pass and reach a splendidly panoramic finish at 2642 m.
Cycling up Col du Glandon
The Col du Glandon is undoubtedly one of the toughest passes in the Alps, and certainly one of the most beautiful: its average gradient of 7.2% and the Colomban-des-Villards plateau conceal the dreadful 3km finale at over 10% on the final ramps of the pass…
Cycling up Col du Mollard
A slightly lesser-known pass than its neighbor, the Croix de Fer, but no less formidable an ascent, with 17km at an average gradient of over 7%.
Cycling up Col du Télégraphe
Most of this climb is in the cool shade of the trees. The gradient eases slightly after the first few kilometres but the slope remains quite steep all the way to the pass and its superb view of the Fort du Télégraphe.
La Planchette
This climb at the foot of the Croix des Têtes is a haven of peace and quiet. The shady forest, dotted with clearings, continues all the way to the picnic table at the hikers’ car park.
Montée de La Toussuire- Ascension of La Toussuire
Even though, this is not a pass, La Toussuire ascension is still very popular!
St Michel 1650 (La Perousaz) via La Porte
This climb exists thanks to a resort that never saw the light of day. As a result, cycloclimbers have inherited a wonderfully peaceful road below the impressive east face of the Croix des Têtes.
Valmeinier
An excellent shady climb on which to train before doing the Galibier. In fact, the route takes in the first part of the climb to the Col du Télégraphe. Cafés and shops at the top.
Route des Grandes Alpes ®
La Route des Grandes Alpes, un itinéraire touristique prestigieux, du lac Léman à la mer Méditerranée par les grands cols alpins
Route des Grandes Alpes – Variante par les cols de la Croix de Fer et du Lautaret
Pour ceux qui connaissent déjà le Galibier, pourquoi ne pas choisir au départ de Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne la variante par les cols de la Croix-de-Fer et du Glandon ? Un itinéraire qui vous fera découvrir les vallées de l’Oisans.
Route des Grandes Alpes à Vélo – Valloire / Briançon
Le franchissement de la frontière entre les Alpes du Nord et du Sud, avec son panorama époustouflant sur les glaciers des Écrins, est un très grand moment. Briançon, terminus ou départ de cette belle étape, est une « Ville d’Art et d’Histoire ».
Gateway to the Maurienne
A nice and rather easy circuit to discover the entrance of Maurienne valley away from main roads.
Tour of Bonvillaret from Aiguebelle
A rarely cycled route through the Lower Maurienne and the Combe de Savoie.
Circuit of the “Vallée du Bugeon” – starting from La Chambre
This very quiet road to the Col de la Madeleine runs through the little-known Bugeon Valley.
Circuit of ‘Esseillon’
A circuit that group some Haute-Maurienne villages and circles the amazing fortification of L’Esseillon.
Tour des Hurtières
This varied circuit through the beautiful Vallée des Huiles and Val Gelon is particularly pleasant in summer, as a large part of it is very shady.
Vialps, cross-border route between Maurienne, Hautes Alpes and Italy in 4 days by bike
Vialps, with its 4600m of D+, is an extraordinary route in the heart of the Alps, following in the footsteps of the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France. To be completed in one or more days