Bicycle / Mountain biking
BICYCLE TOURING, IN THE TRACKS OF CHAMPIONS
Exploring our region by bike is an invitation to discover the splendour of the Alpine countryside along the legendary routes of the Tour de France (Col de la Colombière, Col de Romme, Côte de Châtillon…), the wealth of our built heritage and our gastronomic traditions.
Our region is also a crucial stage in the world-famous Route des Grandes Alpes.
Routes for various levels have been marked out by the department to guide you. Please do not hesitate to click on the links below to view in detail the circuits beginning in our region.
Climbs Starting in Cluses
Montée de Romme – 9.7 km – 840 metres of elevation
Montée du Môle – 19 km – 850 metres of elevation
Montée de la Rosière – 21 km – 1,000 metres of elevation
Montée du Mont Caly – 25 km – 1,010 metres of elevation
Montée des Frachets Est – 19 km – 1,080 metres of elevation
Col de la Colombière Nord – 19 km – 1,110 metres of elevation
Col de la Ramaz Ouest – 34 km – 1,130 metres of elevation
Col de la Ramaz Est – 24 km – 1,130 metres of elevation
Montée du Plateau des Saix – 28 km – 1,150 metres of elevation
Col de Joux Plane Sud depuis Cluses – 33 km – 1,230 metres of elevation
Col de Pierre Carré – 25 km – 1,350 metres of elevation
Circuits Starting in Cluses
Tour du Môle depuis Cluses – 56 km – 300 metres of elevation
Boucle du Giffre – 42 km – 430 metres of elevation
Aller-Retour du Fer-à-Cheval – 65 km – 767 metres of elevation
Circuit de la Ramaz – 70 km – 1,300 metres of elevation
Circuit de Joux Plane – 89 km – 1,620 metres of elevation
Tour du Bargy – 69 km – 2,342 metres of elevation
MOUNTAIN BIKING, A DIFFERENT WAY TO DISCOVER THE MOUNTAIN
There are no paths in our villages marked for the practice of mountain biking. However, certain hiking trails are perfectly adapted to this activity: the Cluses green route, the Agy plateau in Saint-Sigismond and the Cenise plateau in Mont-Saxonnex, as well as the climb towards the Vormy mountain pastures in Nancy-sur-Cluses…
Please visit the Tourist Office reception centres for more information regarding these possibilities.
Les Carroz resort offers a map of mountain bike trails. Please do not hesitate to visit Les Carroz Tourist Office for more information (
DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING, TO TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
Seeking thrills or looking to refine your technique? Downhill mountain biking is for you! Spare yourself the climb, and hurtle down these marked trails at top speed!
Take your mountain bike with you on the chairlift from Morsullaz to Mont-Saxonnex, from where you can take one bend after another down the ski slope.
The chairlift is open Wednesdays and Sundays (and 14 July and 15 August) from 13 July to 28 August.
The Les Carroz resort Bike Park is also available all summer for use, offering a variety of tracks for all different levels. For more information, please click HERE.
THIS SUMMER, TRY ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKING!
To discover the trails without the fatigue, take up electric mountain biking!
The Hotel-Restaurant Le Jalouvre in Mont-Saxonnex offers mountain bike rental. From €10 per rental per hour, discover or rediscover differently your favourite spots, Lac Bénit, the Andey plateau, the Solaison plateau…
Contact: 04 50 96 90 67 / info@lejalouvre.com
ANNUAL RACES
It is not uncommon for a stage in the Tour de France or the Dauphiné to cut across our region.
Races open to everyone also take place nearby, please see below.
- The JPP Cyclosportive in Les Carroz d’Arâches, in early July every year. In support of “Neuf de Coeur” and organised by Jean-Pierre Papin and Les Carroz Tourist Office, this is the association’s most important event of the year. It acts as the principal source of donations for Neuf de Coeur. It is an annual cycling race consisting of 4 stages (140 km – 115 km – 80 km and 65 km) between Cluses and Les Carroz in the legendary Alpine passes of Haute-Savoie.
- The VTTticime in Les Carroz d’Arâches, in mid-July every year. This mountain bike meet-up has been around for 22 years and is listed as a “Randos d’Or”! A weekend to be shared with family or friends! Courses adapted to every level, entertainment, introductions, demonstrations and performances.
EQUIPMENT AND REPAIRS
Benefit from the advice of our professionals, they will guide you towards the activity to suit you best.
BICYCLE SALES AND REPAIRS:
- Décathlon – Zone Commerciale du Val d’Arve – rue César Vuarchex – SCIONZIER – 04 50 47 92 70
- Intersport Piguet Sports Cluses – 125, place Charles de Gaulle – CLUSES – 04 50 98 31 15
- Raymond Cycle – 51 rue du Faucigny – MARNAZ – 04 50 98 90 96
- Véloscopie – 55 avenue du Stade – SCIONZIER (Forum 74) – 04 50 90 10 20