20 Nov. 2020
5 good reasons to stay in Coeur de Tarentaise in Winter
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VTT / VTTAE
Mountain bike / ATV tours in the 3 Valleys
Live your passion, with your head in the handlebars!
Numerous mountain bike and ATV routes criss-cross Coeur de Tarentaise area.
Where to practice mountain biking / VTTAE in Tarentaise ?
👉 In the Belleville Valley (Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens) and in the 3 Vallees area.
👉 In Hautecour,
👉 at Notre Dame du Pré
Varied relief, imposing landscapes, quality of reception suitings cyclists needs, all is done to live your passion in the best conditions!
To organise your outings :
Toutes les rando VTT ici avec l’école MCF – Guides des Belleville
Our MTB itineraries
In Coeur de Tarentaise, a number of trails of varying difficulty have been adapted, maintained, made safe and signposted for mountain biking. Pedal pleasure guaranteed!
VTT in the Belleville valley
VTTAE routes
Discover our heritage along our E-mountain biking itineraries. It’s the perfect way to combine nature, culture and gastronomy by stopping off in a mountain refuge along the way. After the exertion, you’re in for a little amazement and relaxation! We’ll unveil one of our finest gems: the hamlet of La Sauce in theBelleville Valley, but there are so many more in Hautecour, Notre-Dame-du-Pré…
VTTAE map
Pumptrack
Challenge yourself with your family or friends on the Les Menuires Pumptrack, thrills and spills guaranteed!
Discover moreBetween hamlets, forests and mountain pastures or along the water...
Between the forest and La Favergemountain pasture (Hautecour - Montgirod)
Setting off from Hautecour’s artificial lake, this lovely varied loop will take you fromHautecourtoMontgirod. Along the way: sweet and savoury gourmet treats, artistic curiosities on the Lez’arts open-air arttrail, pretty viewing points and Alpine pastures perfect for a little afternoon rest, points of archaeological and religious interest and an outdoor activities centre.
Distance 21km
Duration: 3hrs
Vertical climb: 923m
Difficulty: difficult
Start: Hautecour artificial lake (“Le Breuil”)
Signage: La Faverge
Three villages and a mountain refuge on your way to Plan Lombardie
In the Belleville Valley
Setting off from the hamlet of La Flachère, this is a relatively short circular route.
It will take you through the magnificent hamlets of Deux-Nants and La Sauce, two peaceful havens with a bucolic atmosphere, stone and wooden chalets surrounded by pretty flowers, streams and Alpine pastures in which Tarine and Abondance cows graze. Though relatively steep-sided, this circuit still offers pretty views of MontBlanc, Les Encombres Valley and the Cheval Noir summit (2,832m) when you get toPlan Lombardie.
Enjoy a well-earned sweet or savoury treat in the beautiful mountain refuge. Just 15 minutes from La Sauce, explore Les Combes mountain pasture where cheese is made and sold on site.
Distance: 12km
Duration: 90mins
Vertical climb: 460m
Difficulty: Very easy
Start: La Flachère hamlet
Signage: Plan Lombardie
Explore Rocher de Glaisy
An easy, varied loop for getting started with E-bikingalongquiet roads and trails.
From the family resort of Notre-Dame-du-Pré, around every corner you’ll discover flower-filled Alpine pastures, La Chaille waterfall and pretty viewing points over the valley and surrounding summits.
Distance: 10km
Duration: 90mins
Vertical climb: 390m
Difficulty: Very easy
Start: Notre-Dame-du-Pré
Signage: La Boucle du Glaisy
Download the Savoie Mont Blanc Bicycle App
Apple store and Google Play
You will find :
- downhill tracks, itineraries, bike park with descriptions...
- Geolocation to find the route closest to you.
- Qualified cycling accommodation on your route: hotels, campsites, bed and breakfast, collective accommodation, furnished accommodation.
- Practical services: tourist offices, cycle shops, cycle hire companies, food outlets, restaurants, bars, open ski lifts (mountain bikes), etc.
- Timing and monitoring of your performance.
- Practical information, useful services, events, activities, stays...
No need for an internet connection: download your routes before departure to have all the information on your mobile.
Our Accueil vélo partners
Our ‘Accueil Vélo’ cyclists welcome service providers
The National ‘Service Providers’ label was established under the aegis of France VéloTourisme. It identifies accommodation providers, restaurateurs, tourist offices and sites of interest that offer services adapted to those travelling with bicycles.
Label Accueil Vélo
The ‘Accueil Vélo’ cyclists welcome title guarantees:
- under 5km from a cyclable itinerary
- adapted equipment: secure bike shelters, repair kits...
- attentive welcome: information and useful advice (circuits, weather).
- services adapted to cyclists: luggage transfers, laundry washing and drying facilities, bike and accessory hire, bike cleaning…
Organised outings
MTB outings with Belleville valley Guides
Contact :
Bureau des Guides des Belleville / MCF School
Maison de la montagne, on the Croisette
73340 Les Menuires
07 56 15 39 40
All the mountain bike tours here
Initiation, confirmed, experts, to each his own MTB, VTTAE, enduro and even electric scooter outing.
Full day, half day, training course