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Mountain biking, which was initially just offered as an alternative to hiking, has become a true asset of the mountains of Savoie Mont Blanc during the summer season.
New For Summer 2019
Col de la Loze (2,305m) is a mountain pass that links Courchevel to Méribel. From summer 2019, it will become a mountain cycle track – the highest in Europe. Cyclists will be able to enjoy the panoramic views in peace, as no motorised vehicles are allowed on it.
It will be the first pass in France to be cleared of snow and will open on 12 May.
Véloroute 63, a new cycle touring itinerary, is now complete. It starts in Chanaz, at the end of the Bourget Lake, and goes as far as Valence. The track goes along the lake, then crosses the pretty centre of Chambéry, before taking you through the hilly vineyards of Savoie. It then heads to Grenoble before arriving in Valence.
Voie Verte du Grand Genève is a 12km cycle track that crosses six small towns from Geneva to Bonne (Gaillard, Ambilly, Annemasse, Vétraz-Monthoux, Cranves-Sales and Bonne). The cycle track will soon be extended to Chamonix.
Events
From 14 to 16 June, La Clusaz hosts the Alps Bike Festival, the must-go festival for mountain bikers. Participants can take part in Enduro and cross-country races. There are also events for children, various forms of entertainment, concerts and local food tastings.
https://alpsbikefestival.com/en/
Savoie Mont Blanc will host three stages of the Tour de France.
On 25 July, the tour will arrive in Valloire. The following day, it will go to St Jean de Mine and arrive in Tignes.
On 27 July, the cyclists will go from Albertville to Val Thorens, before arriving on the Champs-Élysées on 28 July.
The 29th edition of l’Étape du Tour will take place on 21 July between Albertville and Val Thorens, on the route of the 20th stage of the Tour de France.
It covers a distance of 135 kilometres with a total positive altitude difference of 4,563 metres.
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The Transmaurienne Vanoise is a six-day mountain biking challenge. The 31st edition of the Transmaurienne Vanoise will take place from 21 to 26 July. It starts in Val Cenis and finishes in Aussois, after going through the majestic landscapes of the Haute Maurienne Vanoise: Mont Cenis, Fort de l’Essaillon, the Ecot hamlet, etc.
www.transmaurienne-vanoise.com
La Rosière Bike Week is a week of events dedicated to cycling, mountain biking and e-bikes! La Rosière Bike Week will take place from 19 to 23 August.
The Portes du Soleil is launching the first Cyclosportive Thomas Voeckler by Matra, with the famous champion, on 24 and 25 August. Cyclists will have a choice of four itineraries. E-bikes can also take part but won’t be timed.
Samoëns will host the first festival dedicated to electric bikes, called Megawatt. On 31 August and 1 September, beginners and experts will be able to test e-bikes and go on tours with instructors.
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