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Cycling loop: Circuit de Beau Plan / Boucle de Beaune
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Description
This route is much less well known and less frequently cycled than the Col du Télégraphe, just opposite, on the other side of the valley, but it is just as beautiful and just as steep... And the road is much quieter!
A magnificent panorama awaits you at the Col de Beau-Plan (view of the Aiguilles d'Arves, Croix des Têtes, Crey du Quart, Les Karellis, Valmeinier).
Road conditions on this route are good, and traffic is low.
There are a number of stopping points, including water in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, and refreshment points in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Le Thyl and Saint-Martin-la-Porte. The nearest repair point is in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
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Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 15/03/2026 to 15/11/2026
Additional information
Tips
While you're in the area, take a look at Espace Alu, a museum dedicated to aluminum, in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne. The museum has been awarded the "Qualité Cyclo Maurienne" label, which means it has a secure parking area for bicycles (padlocks are available from the museum reception desk).
Updated by
Agence alpine des territoires - 17/11/2025
www.agate-territoires.fr
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Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Vélo de Route" map of "La Maurienne, the world's largest cycling area" published by Maurienne Tourisme and available from all Maurienne Tourist Offices (subject to availability).
Open period
From 15/03 to 15/11 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 56 52 54
Email : info@maurienne-galibier.com
Website : http://www.cyclo-maurienne.fr
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/cyclomaurienne
Environments
Mountain view
Forest location
Close to a motorway
Station district
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, drive towards Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and take the slip road on the right towards Saint-Martin-de-La-Porte. Climb as far as Beaune, then descend to Le Thyl before returning to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne.
Animals
Yes
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