Cycling loop: Balcons de l'Arly

Follow this original itinerary overhanging the vigorous Arly river and taking roads through pretty high-altitude villages on the borders of Haute-Savoie.

Departing from the Olympic city, you follow the Arly river, which you leave behind temporarily to climb to higher altitude via a few hairpin bends you're sure to remember. Then it's on to an undulating road with a forest atmosphere, requiring frequent changes of pace and punctuated by hamlets and villages that will provide you with well-deserved breaks. Take the opportunity to admire the pyramid-shaped Mont Charvin. In Flumet, you'll discover a medieval village with the feel of a village resort, where you can easily grab a bite to eat before setting off again. As you switch to the other side of the valley, you're greeted by a gentler landscape, with a view of the Espace Diamant ski area and a welcome forest canopy in warm weather. A beautiful descent above Ugine offers further fine views over the Haute Combe de Savoie.