Road biking in Puy Saint Vincent: your base camp in the heart of the Southern Alps
Based in Puy Saint Vincent, you're ideally placed to discover the most beautiful roads in the Southern Alps. Here, every outing takes you to a new valley, a mythical pass or a high-altitude village. Whether you're looking for a cycling tour or a sporting challenge, the resort becomes your starting point for a vast, wild and deeply authentic territory.
Why ride here?
- An ideal base camp - from the resort, you have quick access to Ailefroide and the great mythical routes of the Hautes Alpes.
- Landscapes with every pedal stroke - glaciers, hanging valleys, forests, passes... the scenery is constantly changing.
- An exceptional variety of routes - short outings, long loops, mythical passes: the choice is yours.
- Perfect conditions - Generous sunshine and roads with little traffic.
Must-sees
Pays des Écrins loop - heading for Freissinières
A long loop that plunges you into a wild, unspoilt valley. As you head towards Freissinières, the route becomes more confidential, between cliffs, forests and isolated hamlets. An immersive outing, far from the hustle and bustle, perfect for lovers of wide open spaces.
Ailefroide & Pré de Madame Carle - at the end of the valley
Heading up the Vallouise, you cross Pelvoux until you reach Ailefroide, then the famous Pré de Madame Carle. Here, the road ends... and the high mountain begins. A gradual climb in a unique setting in the heart of the Ecrins National Park.
Ascent to Puy Aillaud - balcony over the valley
A short but steady climb to the hamlet of Puy Aillaud. Up here, the view opens up to the whole Vallouise region. Ideal for a shorter outing, with a nice panoramic reward.
Head for the Col d'Izoard
A must for alpine cyclists. After Guillestre, the climb intensifies before giving way to the mineral landscapes of the Casse Déserte. A mythical outing of effort and emotion.
To the Col du Lautaret
From Briançon, the road gradually rises towards Le Lautaret. Peaks and glaciers gradually appear, in a high-mountain atmosphere. A steady climb, perfect for letting yourself be carried along.
Towards Queyras, between light and wide open spaces
On to Guillestre and then the gates of the Queyras for a long, luminous outing. The roads become wilder, the landscapes wider. Total immersion in the Southern Alps.
Big loop to Briançon
A complete outing combining heritage, relief and a variety of landscapes. Between L'Argentière-la-Bessée, Briançon and the valley, each section offers a different atmosphere. Ideal for mile after mile without ever getting bored.
Informations pratiques
La pratique du vélo de route à Puy Saint Vincent s’étend idéalement de mai à octobre, avec des conditions particulièrement agréables en été. Depuis la station, vous partez directement sur les itinéraires, avec un accès rapide à la Vallouise et à ses nombreuses routes. Les parcours s’adressent surtout à des cyclistes intermédiaires à confirmés, tout en restant adaptables selon votre niveau et vos envies. Sur place et dans les environs, vous trouverez facilement des services utiles, comme la location de vélos, des points d’eau dans les villages traversés, ainsi que des réparateurs notamment à L’Argentière-la-Bessée.
