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Col du Petit Saint-Bernard
One of the most pleasant high passes to climb. Thanks to the even gradient and the flat hairpins, the ascent never feels too strenuous, even though the summit is above 2000 m. Exceptional views of the glaciated summits of the Vanoise.
La Savonne climb
956 Points – The climb to La Savonne is a gem – 6.6 km at an average gradient of 10.7%! Your efforts will be rewarded by spectacular views of the north faces of some of the Vanoise’s highest peaks.
Itinerary La Rosière – San Carlo pass (Italy)
An amazing itinerary with a stunning view on Mont Blanc mountains.
Cycling up the Col du Petit-Saint-Bernard
Climb a mountain pass over 2000 metres high by bike today! Thanks to its moderate, even gradient of around 5% on average, you'll be able to add the Petit-Saint-Bernard to your list of achievements. And you can say: I did it!
bike path from Villaroger -Seez – Bourg Saint-Maurice
bike path between Seez and Bourg Saint-Maurice
Lac du Saut
1069 Points – Lac du Saut is set amidst magnificent countryside. The views of Lac du Chevril and all the summits of the Vanoise make this a particularly beautiful ride.
Cycling circuit: Le Circuit des Villages
This route takes you through an attractive part of the Haute Tarentaise, away from the main traffic routes and passing through typical villages that are still very much alive.
Col de l’Iseran from Bourg Saint Maurice
After following the River Isère through the Haute-Tarentaise, the road climbs through Val d'Isère to the pass. Kilometre posts and a timing system enable cyclists to time their ascent. Contact the tourist office for details.
CYCLING AND BICYCLE TOURING IN LA ROSIÈRE
The roads in and around La Rosière are perfect for cycling. Every summer, thousands of cyclists ride across the Petit-Saint-Bernard pass, located just a few kilometres outside of the resort. This mountain pass, at an altitude of 2,100m, is a much-favoured route into Italy and the Aosta Valley. The road up to La Rosière from Séez is also a fantastic climb. Follow the pink signs from Séez for a 15km uphill challenge! There is a timed race up the mountain every Friday in the summer season.
This page also shows all of the bicycle touring itineraries in the Haute-Tarentaise. There is so much to see and do, and all surrounded by superb mountain scenery!