Cycling in the Mountains

Beautiful routes through the valleys, breathtaking mountain passes, mountain bike trails...cyclists are the kings of the mountains. Every day offers a new journey.  With family and friends, discover pleasures and challenges of the mythical slopes of the French mountains.

The legendary mountain passes of the Tour de France

On the route du galibier (Savoie), © Aurélien ANTOINE

"The Tour de France plays out in the mountains." Every year, sports fans are drawn in by this legendary event.  The determination, power and performance of the great cyclists on the slopes of the Alps and the Pyrenees are awe-inspiring.  Now, information terminals along the roads of the major mountain passes offer on-the-spot coaching, informing you about the difficulty of the slope ahead.  This initiative makes your climb more enjoyable and allows you to better manage your route.

Cycling in the mountains for families

Mountain biking with family, © Pascal Lebeau

In the mountains, we know how to provide for the needs of families.  Carefully planned cycling itineraries are accessible to all.  Wind down a gently sloping path, circle a mountain lake, discover swimming areas, stables...the possibilities are endless, so enjoy the fresh mountain air and the scenery. Hit the slopes on a mountain bike!

Downhill Mountain biking

Downhill Mountain biking in the Aravis (Haute-Savoie), © Pascal Lebeau

Offering the sensations of downhill freeriding and motorcycling all in one, downhill mountain bikes hurtle down mountain trails with growing success! Take the chairlift to the top of the mountain, then descend at your own pace through the heart of the alpine forests.  For those who don’t want to limit the thrill of the descent to ski season!

For more information:
Cycling holidays in the Hautes-Alpes, le guide des cols par l’internaute