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Cycling Loop: The Tarentaise balconies

Savoie Mont Blanc's choice

A lovely valley-bottom route at the foot of the world's largest ski areas, to discover a remarkable built heritage and typical Tarentaise villages. And the view of the surrounding peaks is simply breathtaking.

Sport Cycling Loop: The Tarentaise balconies Bourg-Saint-Maurice

About

Departing from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (73700)
Average length : 02h30
Total elevation gain : 140m
Vertical drop : 140m
Distance : 29km
Signed walking trail

From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, you gradually descend this part of the Tarentaise valley. You serenely skirt the left bank of the Isère river, passing through pretty hamlets until you reach Landry, gateway to the Peisey-Nancroix valley. Depending on the season, you may catch a glimpse of the Paradiski double-decker gondola! Head for Macot-La Plagne before arriving in Aime and its 14th-century Montmayeur tower, listed as a historic monument since 1983. Now that you're halfway along the route, don't hesitate to continue on your way to the Versants d'Aime lake: a 1.3-hectare haven of greenery recently awarded the "Pavillon Bleu" label for its high environmental quality. On-site catering facilities include a shaded terrace by the water. Then it's back along the Isère river, a greenway that's synonymous with tranquillity and safety. Make a detour to the pretty village of Bellentre before returning to your starting point.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 140m
Altitude max : 815m
Vertical drop : 140m

Signs

Departmental markers N° 4

Map references

Savoie Mont Blanc cycling map available from the tourist office.

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed

    Period of practice

    From 31/03 to 31/10.
    Accessible except when snowing and depending on weather conditions. To inquire about current conditions, please contact the tourist office. Guided practice: spring - summer - autumn.

    Access

    Gare de Bourg Saint Maurice 73700 Bourg-Saint-Maurice
    Departing from : Bourg-Saint-Maurice (73700)
    Latitude : 45.61871 - Longitude : 6.77103
    On : Landry (73210), Bourg-Saint-Maurice (73700), Aime-la-Plagne (73210)
    Information update on 10/12/2024 by Agence alpine des territoires