Mountain bike, electric bike, road bike... : a cycling summer in the Val d'Arly Savoie Mont Blanc

A mountain territory between the Aravis, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc ranges, the Val d'Arly runs for 20 km between Megève and Albertville. An Alpine valley of great diversity, it offers immense wooded slopes, vast mountain pastures dotted with traditional chalets, numerous summits with the majestic Mont Blanc massif as a viewpoint and long rocky ridges such as those of the Col des Aravis. With its varied terrain, the Val d'Arly offers a real playground for amateurs, enthusiasts and professionals of the sport on two wheels. Discover the Val d'Arly cycling events for the summer of 2023!

This year, the Critérium du Dauphiné will pass through the 4 resorts-villages of the Val d'Arly, with the finish at Crest-Voland / Cohennoz on 9 June. Another major event, the Tour de France will also pass through the Val d'Arly on two occasions. Firstly, on Sunday 16 July 2023, the 15th stage of the race will start in Les Gets Portes du Soleil and finish in Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc, during which the cyclists will pass through La Giettaz (downhill) and Flumet. Then on Wednesday 19 July, the 17th stage of the race from Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel, passes through Flumet (La Frassette) and Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe.

Upcoming events in Val d'Arly

The Val d'Arly also organises its own events for cycling enthusiasts. From 10 to 17 June 2023, at the foot of the Aravis Pass, the Aravis Bike Tour is a week-long course entirely dedicated to cycling, with accommodation and catering. The Aravis Bike Tour is both an extraordinary personal adventure and an intensive 5-day training course, accompanied by certified cycling instructors for daily bike rides.  

The rides vary from 60 km to 130 km. Two options are available depending on the level of experience. The first is an easier course (with a total of 370 km and 9,320 m of ascent in 5 days) which allows you to practise group riding, descent techniques and managing the consumption of drinks and snacks throughout a race. The second is an expert course (469 km in 5 days with 12,340 m of ascent) during which various training techniques are integrated.

Price: from €195 / person (based on 4 people), including accommodation, 5 days of instruction with roadside assistance and snacks, a massage and a welcome pack. For more information, click here. 

The Val d'Arly is full of beautiful walks to discover, including the legendary Route des Grandes Alpes®. The most adventurous cyclists can try this itinerary which passes through the Aravis and Saisies passes. Note that this is a rather difficult 25 kilometre route that takes about 2 hours. It passes through the villages of La Giettaz, Flumet and Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe. A second option, just as emblematic as the first, is to start from Flumet and climb the Col des Aravis (1,486 m).

But don't worry, there are also other trails that are accessible to families and children with easy terrain for mountain biking or electric bike riding. This is why the Val d'Arly is an ideal destination for young and old! So, are you ready to discover the Val d'Arly territory by bike?

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