MORZINECYCLE
Routes
Cycle trips can be tailored to include a number of the most iconic routes in the region, including the following (small selection) of the rides available:
Grimpee d'Avoriaz
Tour De France Route
Difficult Route
14.6km Distance
860m Climb
Highest Point: 1,800m | High Point Location: Avoriaz
Average Time Required - Fast: 35mins | Medium: 1hr 30mins
Iconic route time-climbed officially for the first time during the 1975 Tour de France.
The best time to the summit still belongs to Bernard Hinault in 33 mins.
Starting in the village of Montriond, the road winds it way past Lake Montriond, the goat village, Linderettes and on up to Avoriaz, before a lovely decent back into Morzine.
CIRCUIT DE JOUX PLANE
Tour De France Route
Very Difficult Route
52km Distance
1,250m Climb
Highest Point: 1,691m | High Point Location: Col de Joux Plane
Average Time Required - Fast: 2hr 15mins | Medium: 3hr 15mins
The Joux Plane pass, tackled many times by Tour de France competitors, is one of the most difficult Alpine climbs in spite of its moderate distance. The start is very hard, then the climb is always difficult with a maximum average of 13%, at “La Combe Emeru” hamlet. Magnificent panoramas on Mont Blanc should reward you with this hard climb! Get your legs in shape on surrounding routes before tackling this fearsome climb!
CIRCUIT DE JOUX PLANE
Tour De France Route
Very Difficult Route
52km Distance
1,250m Climb
Highest Point: 1,691m | High Point Location: Col de Joux Plane
Average Time Required - Fast: 2hr 15mins | Medium: 3hr 15mins
The Joux Plane pass, tackled many times by Tour de France competitors, is one of the most difficult Alpine climbs in spite of its moderate distance. The start is very hard, then the climb is always difficult with a maximum average of 13%, at “La Combe Emeru” hamlet. Magnificent panoramas on Mont Blanc should reward you with this hard climb! Get your legs in shape on surrounding routes before tackling this fearsome climb!
EXCURSION DANS LES ARAVIS
Tour De France Route
Very Difficult Route
150km Distance
3,000m Climb
Highest Point: 1,613m | High Point Location: Col de la Colombiere
Average Time Required - Fast: 6hr | Medium: 8hr 30mins
The Aravis massif is well known by Tour de France racers and other seriously fit cyclists. There are lots of stopping-off points the length of this route which is pretty but tough. For the most athletic riders only!
Tour of Lake Geneva
Very Difficult Route
170km Distance
800m Climb
Highest Point: 1,613m | High Point Location: Col de la Colombiere
Average Time Required - Fast: 6hr 30mins | Medium: 9hr
A long, but not particularly demanding ride starting and finishing in the famous water town of Evian.
The circuit can be attempted in either direction, but it is advisable to try it clockwise for ease of passage at junctions.
The route goes through the famous Lakeside towns including Geneva, Lausanne and the famous Jazz location of Montreux.
The circuit can be attempted in either direction, but it is advisable to try it clockwise for ease of passage at junctions.
The route goes through the famous Lakeside towns including Geneva, Lausanne and the famous Jazz location of Montreux.
Tour of Lake Geneva
Very Difficult Route
170km Distance
800m Climb
Highest Point: 1,613m | High Point Location: Col de la Colombiere
Average Time Required - Fast: 6hr 30mins | Medium: 9hr
A long, but not particularly demanding ride starting and finishing in the famous water town of Evian.
The circuit can be attempted in either direction, but it is advisable to try it clockwise for ease of passage at junctions.
The route goes through the famous Lakeside towns including Geneva, Lausanne and the famous Jazz location of Montreux.
The circuit can be attempted in either direction, but it is advisable to try it clockwise for ease of passage at junctions.
The route goes through the famous Lakeside towns including Geneva, Lausanne and the famous Jazz location of Montreux.
Circuit de la Ramaz
Tour De France Route
Difficult Route
58km Distance
1,400m Climb
Highest Point: 1,691m | High Point Location: Col de La Ramaz
Average Time Required - Fast: 2hr 30mins | Medium: 3hr 30mins
The La Ramaz Col is one of the Haute-Savoie’s prettiest! You can see Mont Blanc from the start of the climb. At the top the view is even better. The Col was made famous by the famous breakaway sprint by Richard Virenque in the 2003 Tour de France (which secured him the yellow jersey and won him the Morzine stage too!). It remains a classic that every enthusiast should add to their must-do list.
CIRCUIT DE L'ENCRENAZ
Little Difficult Route
32km Distance
760m Climb
Highest Point: 1,433m | High Point Location: Col de l'Encrenaz
Average Time Required - Fast: 1hr 20mins | Medium: 2hr
This is a lovely ride that passes through La Cote d’Arborz, where our chalet is located. The Encrenaz climb and is a joy for nature-lovers and riders who like quiet roads. After reaching the summit in Encrenaz the route takes in the famous family ski and mountain bike resort of Les Gets.
CIRCUIT DE L'ENCRENAZ
Little Difficult Route
32km Distance
760m Climb
Highest Point: 1,433m | High Point Location: Col de l'Encrenaz
Average Time Required - Fast: 1hr 20mins | Medium: 2hr
This is a lovely ride that passes through La Cote d’Arborz, where our chalet is located. The Encrenaz climb and is a joy for nature-lovers and riders who like quiet roads. After reaching the summit in Encrenaz the route takes in the famous family ski and mountain bike resort of Les Gets.