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Biking in the mountains

Cyclists are kings in the mountains! Whether you prefer road bike or mountain bike, discover every day a new itinerary. Cycling enthusiast, test yourself against the mythical alpine passes: the ascent to l’Alpe d’Huez and its 21 sharp bends, the Iseran pass from Tignes, the Mont-Cenis from Val Cenis or the famous Madeleine pass from Valmorel. Many challenges that will require great efforts but will be worth it when upon arrival you will be left with so many memories.

Are you a fan of paths lost in nature? The resorts thought about you and developed numerous trails, itineraries and areas dedicated to mountain bike practice. You will then find many Bike Parks with downhill tracks, cross-country trails, jumping areas and of course many kilometres of marked paths for young and old.

Climbing summits

You love excelling yourself? Trail race will be an obvious choice! Your goal: reach the summit of a mountain in a minimum time. Armed with only your will to succeed your will have to face the steep hill, and risk becoming quickly addicted!

For the less seasoned athletes, your will find many other similar activities to conquer alpine peaks starting with hiking for a day or several with a night in a mountain refuge. Try also wall climbing or rock climbing, as well as via ferrata for those who are not afraid of heights. You will certainly find these two activities in any village you will be staying in for your holidays.

Finally don’t forget the high mountain areas. Lead by a guide, venture on the glaciers and discover the joys of mountaineering. Several possible starting points: Les Houches at the foot of the Mont Blanc, Champagny en Vanoise and Peisey-Vallandry for the summits of the Vanoise Park.