Top 5 bike tours in Maurienne

Cycling is undoubtedly one of the best ways to explore the Alps! Here are our top 5 bike tours in Maurienne!

Five cycling circuits to discover in Maurienne

The climb to Lac de La Grande Léchère

Lightly frequented, this route will allow you to admire natural and architectural heritage elements such as:

• Saint-Théodule church
• The bread ovens of Montgellafrey
• The Grande Léchère lake

Also enjoy superb views of the Aiguilles d’Arves and the Belledonne range. Before leaving, you can take a snack and rest break at the Lac de la Grande Léchère refuge.

📍73130 The Room
🚲 Distance: 16km
🏔 Altitude: 1680m
 

The climb to Col de Sapey via Saint-Julien Mont Denis

Head for a bike ride with a wild atmosphere between forests and small picturesque hamlets. You will be seduced by the charming bell towers with the high peaks in the background.

📍 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
🚲 Distance: 15.4km
🏔 Altitude: 575m – 1315m
 

The climb to Lake Plan d’Aval

Notice to experienced cyclists! This route classified as “black/very difficult” nevertheless promises very nice surprises. You will have the opportunity to discover:

• The Saint-Benoît waterfall
• The Vanoise National Park
• The forts of Esseillon, classified as Historic Monuments

📍 73500 Modane
🚲 Distance: 14.5km
🏔 Maximum altitude: 2000m
 

The rise of Norma

This is a bike tour that will appeal to art lovers! For good reason: it is punctuated with numerous sculptures. As a bonus, refreshment points are available along the way to quench your thirst or enjoy yourself between two natural landscapes. You can also take a well-deserved swimming break at the Plan d’eau de la Norma.

📍73500 Modane
🚲 Distance: 6.5km
🏔 Maximum altitude: 1370m

The rise of Ecot

Ideal for families, this bike tour in Maurienne takes you to discover Bonneval-sur-Arc, one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”. Its hamlet, Ecot, served as the setting for the famous film Belle et Sébastien. Bucolic as you wish!

📍 73480 Bonneval-sur-Arc
🚲 Distance: 3.5km
 

Your hotel in Maurienne

After a day of cycling, come and relax in one of the 52 apartments and rooms of our hotel in Savoie. You have the choice among:

• Double room
• Twin room
• Triple room
• Quadruple room
• Apartment that can accommodate up to 5 people

During your stay, don't miss a drink at the hotel's rooftop bar: 300m2 awaits you with a view of the valley.

Our hotel in Maurienne also thinks of cyclists: we offer a free bicycle garage as well as a bicycle repair and washing workshop.

Book your stay in Savoie without further delay!