Come and see the very best road cycling has to offer in Morzine, at the heart of the magnificent Portes du Soleil scenery. The unique geography in this region of the French Alps provides steep climbs, long descents and breathtaking scenery, making Morzine an iconic destination for cycling fanatics.
Morzine, host destination for major cycling competitions
This resort in Haute-Savoie has hosted the Tour de France more than 20 times since 1975 and can be proud of its fascinating and diverse historic relationship with the world of road cycling in the Alps! Morzine is the perfect place for road cycling and it is often chosen as a stopover town for regular mountain cycling events and races, including the Criterium du Dauphiné and the challenging Cyclosportive Morzine Haut-Chablais event! There are so many events throughout the year that keep the passion alive and make this place even more legendary, year on year.
Legendary mountain passes to climb from Morzine
When riding up some of the mountain passes or up to peaks, cyclists have regular information provided on the side of the roads to keep them going. These kilometre markers also feature the altitude, the remaining kilometres to the peak and the average gradient of the next kilometre. These markers can be found on all the uphill climbs in Aulps Valley: Avoriaz from Morzine, Joux Verte from Montriond, Joux Plane from Morzine or Samoëns, Tréchauffé from the Route des Grandes Alpes (CD 902), La Vernaz from Bioge, Encrenaz from Essert-Romand, and also for other mountain passes in Haute-Savoie, La Ramaz, Pierre Carrée, La Colombière, etc.
The Morzine-Avoriaz Cycling website is a great place to start because you’ll find all the information you need about the cycling products and services on offer in Morzine, including information about the wide range of itineraries available from Morzine so you can plan your route with a map and description providing the distance, elevation gain, terrain, estimated duration, etc. The website also provides a list of accommodation and shops with the ‘Accueil Vélo’ label, professional events and competitions open to the general public.
You can also join the STRAVA Morzine Mountain Cycling club and take part in various challenges to be in with a chance of winning prizes and opportunities to take part in local races!
Cyclotourism routes
Below you will find the details of the main routes around Morzine, but many other cycling circuits are also available.
Morzine, an ‘Accueil Vélo’-certified destination
Cyclists will come across a wide range of establishments throughout the valley with the ‘Accueil Vélo’ label, including accommodation providers, specialist shops, professional guides, and bicycle parking and storage. Cyclists are sure to find suitable facilities and places.
Accommodation with the ‘Accueil Vélo’ label is able to offer special services to meet the needs of cyclists, such as a safe place to store and repair their bikes, laundry services, food & drink adapted to their physical efforts, early breakfast and picnics available on request, weather forecasts, Wi-Fi, etc.
The sports shops provide specialist services
- road bikes to hire, accessories for sale (tyres, inner tubes, repair kits, etc.)
- bike maintenance and repair…
