🚴♂️ Serre Chevalier: Cycling Paradise in all its forms
Nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon is a must-see destination for cycling enthusiasts. Whether you're into road bikes, mountain bikes or electrically assisted bikes (VAE), the valley offers a multitude of itineraries to suit all levels, all set in breathtaking natural surroundings.
XXL BIKING - There's no denying it, this is mountain biking!
Panoramic roads, passes overlooking the eternal snows of the glaciers and grandiose sites under the beautiful Haut-Alpin sun! Cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon
So get in cool and get out under the sun, and make sure you choose your bike carefully!
- Whether you're a keen cyclist or a seasoned amateur, Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon remains an unmissable destination at the crossroads of the GALIBIER - LAUTARET - IZOARD - GRANON passes
- With its Bike Park, there's something for everyone ENDURO - DESCENTE - BMX - CROSS COUNTRY
- fun areas for all
- The Rolling Zone - A free bike area (BMX track, Trials zone, 2 pump tracks, dirt lines)
🗣️ ...News 2025! The Vuelta 🇪🇸 passes through Briançon 👇👇
The Vuelta 2025, one of Spain's great cycling races, will mark a special moment for us, as the fourth stage will pass through Briançon. Located on the border between France and Italy, Briançon, with its historic heritage and unique mountain setting, will be the scene of a major challenge for the riders.
The Vuelta's passage through Briançon on August 26, 2025 promises to be an unforgettable moment for the town, its inhabitants and cycling enthusiasts the world over.
Cycletouring / Grands cols, the giants of the tour
Briançon's geographical location, at the crossroads of the Guisane and Clarée valleys, Italy via the Montgenèvre pass and Queyras via the Izoard, makes it a unique base camp for cycle touring and mountain biking enthusiasts.
THE GRAND COLS TOUR 2025
Discover the Tour de France's major traffic-free passes.
- june 30 > LE GALIBIER
- july 01 > LE GRANON
- july 02 > L'ECHELLE
- 03 july > L'IZOARD
- july 04 > l'AGNEL
- july 16 > LE GRANON
- july 17 > LE GALIBIER
- august 5 > LE GALIBIER
- august 13 > LE GRANON
Col du Lautaret: distance 26.3 km - altitude gain +813 m - highest point 2,058 m - max 5%
Col du Galibier : distance 8.7 km - gradient +584 m - highest point 2,642 m - max 9%
Col du Granon: distance 16.7 km - gradient +1,200 m - highest point 2,413 m - max 12%
Col d'Izoard: distance 19.5 km - gradient +1,166 m - highest point 2,360 m - max 8%
In the heart of the giants
The Briançonnais offers an incredible choice of itineraries for any road bike enthusiast, with a landscape full of contrasts, from small winding roads to large balconies, via the climbs and descents of the most famous passes in cycling history.
The Galibier andIzoard are the most famous, but the fearsome Granon can easily rival them! The Echelle and Montgenèvre passes , on the border with Italy, are also a cyclist's dream.
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Serre Chevalier Vallée Bike Park
Located at altitude, the facilities are accessible from :
- Chantemerle (Ratier gondola lift)
- Villeneuve (Casse du Boeuf chairlift)
- Le Monêtier les Bains (Bachas chairlift)
You don't need to be an avid mountain biker, take risks or be in exceptional physical condition to enjoy mountain biking in all its forms.
Ideas, tips, news...😉
In short, everything you need for cycling adventures in Serre Chevalier Vallée Briançon, whatever your level! 🚵
- Breakdown kits,
- vAE recharging kits,
- itinerary ideas
NEW summer 2025 > AltiVélo, the brand-new VAE rental service in Briançon
Our partners with the Accueil Vélo label
They are committed to providing cyclists with a warm, personalized welcome.
- A warm, personalized welcome
- secure parking
- the possibility of leaving your panniers in peace and quiet
- sockets for recharging your phone or GPS
- the possibility of recharging your VAE bike batteries
- a complete repair kit if you have a problem
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