Road cycling

​Discover the best of road biking in Morzine, in the heart of the magnificent Portes du Soleil landscape. The unique geography of this region of the French Alps offers steep climbs, long descents and breathtaking scenery - making Morzine a mythical place for cycling enthusiasts.
Among people who regularly ride their road bike or who follow the Tour de France assiduously, who has never heard of the famous  Cols de Joux-Plane, Joux Verte or the Col de la Ramaz? All these legendary climbs have made Morzine famous in the cycling world. So, if you are looking for a new challenge on two wheels, you will have a blast when you come to Morzine. To start with, you can study cycling routes and climbs by downloading Morzine Cycling guide. It's free.

Morzine, home to major cycling competitions

Having hosted the Tour de France more than 20 times since 1975, this Haut-Savoyard resort boasts a rich and varied history in the world of road cycling in the Alps! Over the years, Morzine has been a host for many cycling races and recurring cycling events, including the Critérium du Dauphiné and the difficult Morzine Haut-Chablais cyclo. Morzine is the ideal place for road cycling! So many events keep coming back to Morzine, keeping the legend alive. 
 

Legendary climbs to ride from Morzine

For the ascent of certain cols or summits, cyclists have information on  the side of the road, thanks to dedicated kilometre markers where the altitude, the mileage remaining to the summit and the average slope of the kilometre to come are indicated. These terminals are found on all the climbs of the Vallée d'Aulps: Avoriaz from Morzine, Joux Verte from Montriond, Joux Plane from Morzine or Samoëns, Tréc chauffé from the Route des Grandes Alpes (CD 902), La Vernaz from Bioge, the Encrenaz from Essert-Romand, but also for the ascent of other passes in Haute-Savoie, like La Ramaz or la Colombière ...
 

Morzine Mountain Cycling, a website dedicated to cycling

Morzine Mountain Cycling website brings together all the information on the products and services offered by Morzine to cycling enthusiasts, including a wide choice of routes from Morzine to organize your rides, with a map and a description specifying distance, elevation, profile, estimated time ... There is also a list of accommodation and shops with the "Accueil Vélo label", professional events and general public events ...
You can also join the STRAVA Morzine Mountain Cycling club and participate in different challenges to win gifts and registrations for local races!
 

Morzine, a destination awarded the “Accueil Vélo” label

Cyclists will find a wide choice of establishments with the “Accueil Vélo” label in the valley: accommodation, specialist shops, professional supervision, daycare, etc. It is the guarantee for cyclists to find an ideal environment and infrastructure.
Accommodation that has been awarded the “Accueil Vélo” label offers a specific welcome to meet the needs of cyclists: a secure room equipped to store and maintain their bikes, laundry or laundry service, catering adapted to the effort, early breakfast and packed lunch on request, weather forecast, Wifi…
Sports shops awarded this label offer specialized services: road bike rental, sale of accessories (tires, inner tubes, repair kits, etc.), bicycle adjustments and repairs, etc.