The 18 small laces, clinging to the mountain, constitute one of the most spectacular roads in Savoie and a real challenge for cyclists. Nice panorama at the top.
This pleasant and easy-to-follow circuit is full of surprises. From Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, ride in direction of the A43 motorway. Then, at the Hermillon roundabout, follow signs to Pontamafrey, then go up the spectacular Montvernier switchbacks to Le Châtel. The Tour Bérold de Saxe, above the village, is open to visitors (free). Go back down to Hermillon and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
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The Berold tower is maybe what's left of an old castel. Probably built during the nineth century, the tower is one of the oldest castel of the area. A 1 km from the village the view from the site his really nice. Don't hesitate to stop in this place full of legend and history.
Consacrée en 1776, cette église baroque est dédiée à deux Saints invoqués pour la guérison. De nombreux objets liturgiques ou de décoration sont inscrits au titre des monuments historiques.Si son clocher en forme de bulbe passerait comme presque banal en haute-Savoie ou dans le Beaufortain, ce type de couverture est beaucoup plus rare dans notre vallée de la Maurienne. Son retable ( avec son tabernacle), œuvre des frères Gilardi, mérite votre attention.
Le Châtel s’étend d’Hermillon à 500 mètres d’altitude jusqu’au sommet du Grand Coin (2730 mètres).La présence d’une ancienne voie romaine explique que ce plateau soit occupé depuis longtemps et jalonné de constructions anciennes. Véritable berceau de la Maison de Savoie, la Tour Bérold de Saxe, dont l’origine reste mystérieuse, domine la vallée de la Maurienne depuis plus de 1000 ans. Maire déléguée : Mireille FRUMILLON
Répartis sur un plateau situé à 300 mètres au-dessus de la vallée de la Maurienne, les trois hameaux de Montvernier bénéficient d’une vue imprenable sur la vallée, les Aiguilles d’Arves et le massif du Grand Coin.Pour accéder au village, une des routes les plus connues des cyclistes sous le nom de “Lacets de Montvernier” se déroule sur dix-huit virages en lacets serrés soutenus par de hauts murs de pierre. Un enchaînement rapide pour une descente pittoresque et vertigineuse ! Maire : Daniel CROSAZ
Traditional restaurant, situated in the delightful village of Montvernier, not far from the famous "lacets de Montvernier". Seb and Gwen propose various menus every week and hope to see you soon!Seb, from Cherbourg in Normandy (the cooker) and Gwen, from St Quentin in Aisne (for the service), just take the restaurant over. The bar / restaurant is open from Wednesdays midday to Sundays midday (include). The service of the Wednesdays evenings is dedicated to the pizzas to take away! (You should call them to reserve your pizzas)
This chapel was built in the XVIth century by the canon Antoine Poliac. At first this was the Chapl of a small hamlet who burn in 1628. It was rebulit just after the fire. Today the chapel is still used for religious ceremony few time a years.
This crypt, where Romanesque art was born, was abandoned in the 15th century. Rediscovered in 1958, it is only accessible during guided tours offered by the Montagnicimes Tourist Office.
This cycle shop offers all kinds of bikes for sale but also allows you to rent. Don’t hesitate to come to the store to have your bike repaired if necessary.DVélos is the cycling specialist in Maurienne! This rental shop offers all types of bicycles (mountain bike, road bike, VAE..), but also bicycles for children. Possibility to buy, rent or even repair thanks to Franck, the bike instructor and his team who will welcome you all year round. Depending on availability, possibility to make supervised cycling trips
Sale of sports and fashion articles. Rental of road and mountain bikes, ski, climbing, via ferrata and snowshoe equipment.1200m2 dedicated to the sports and fashion amateurs (clothes, shoes and accessories). Sport : Adidas, Nike, Asics, Puma, Brooks, Hoka, Reebok, Salomon and fashion : G-Star, Freeman, Desigual, Kaporal, Only. 400m2 dedicated to the mountain lovers. 400m2 dedicated to the bycicle passionates.
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Phone : 04 79 83 51 51
Email : info@montagnicimes.com
Website : www.velo-maurienne.com
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Maurienne Tourisme - 20/03/2024
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Close to a motorway
In centre of town
Mountain view
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Town location
Station district
Close to a public transportation
Lake 5 km away