3 GREAT CYCLING EXPERIENCES IN SAVOIE MONT BLANC

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COL DE LA LOZE (2304m)

This is among the most famous passes in Savoie Mont Blanc, in the Trois Vallées massif between Méribel and Courchevel. An old route newly transformed for cyclists, it’s the first stage of the future Via 3 Vallées that will link Courchevel and Méribel, and eventually Val Thorens. It’s a challenging ascent for experienced uphill cyclists, with several sections at more than 20% in the last 6km. You’ll be rewarded by breathtaking views over the glaciers of the Vanoise and Grande Casse and of Mont Blanc. courchevel.com meribel.net

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Mountain Biking In Les Portes Du Soleil

The Portes du Soleil area is very popular with mountain bikers, with a huge network of waymarked trails and a wide variety of routes for all levels, from beginner to experienced riders. This is one of the biggest mountain-biking playgrounds in all Europe. A single lift pass gives you access to all 12 resorts in the Portes du Soleil –that’s 400km of marked trails. portesdusoleil.com

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Gravel Cycling

Gravel is getting more and more popular with uphill cyclists. This is a new way of approaching biking, on non-tarmac routes that make going uphill more challenging. The Maurienne valley has become a top spot for gravel biking and is indeed the first region to carry the label ‘Rando Gravel’. The Col de la Croix de Fer, a legendary pass in the Savoie, consists of a short gravel section at the end of the route, and panoramic trails taking you up to the summit for 360° views over the Aiguille d’Arves, the Belledonnes massif and the Meige. montagnicimes.com/gravel/

Discover more about the trails in Savoie Mont Blanc by scanning the QR code or visit: savoie-mont-blanc.com/en