Explore Belledonne by bike
Staying at the gîte lets you explore different kinds of cycling around Laval-en-Belledonne. The municipality lists touring and mountain bike routes, the Bike’ Arc Trail Center and Bel’Vélec circuits. Choosing the route matters as much as the destination: check its start, difficulty and the day’s conditions.
Cycling information from Laval-en-Belledonne (opens in a new tab)
Road bike, mountain bike or e-bike?
On the road: balcony routes and mountain passes
The Belledonne Chartreuse Tourist Office offers a selection of road cycling routes, including the Belledonne and Chartreuse balcony roads, the Col du Luitel and climbs to the resorts. Read the detailed route pages to compare distances, elevation gain and difficulty.
Choose a road cycling route (opens in a new tab)
On the trails: mountain bikes and e-bikes
Laval’s municipal website links to the Bel’Vélec circuits, including ‘Laval’ and ‘Laval – Ruisseaux de Belledonne’. Electric assistance does not remove technical challenges: choose a route that suits your experience and the terrain conditions.
Find mountain bike and Bel’Vélec routes (opens in a new tab)
A long loop for experienced cyclists
The route ‘Par les balcons de Belledonne et Chartreuse’ starts in Goncelin. Destination Belledonne lists 95 km, around 8 hours and a very difficult rating. The loop takes in the Barioz, Ayes, Mouilles and Marcieu passes.
The route starts in Goncelin, rather than at the gîte. The official page offers GPX and KML tracks: read it before planning this demanding ride.
Details and tracks for the long loop (opens in a new tab)
Plan your outing
- Compare difficulty, distance and elevation gain on the official route page.
- Check the weather, opening information and the state of roads and trails.
- Take the route track with you and bring everything you need for the day.
- Ask about bicycle storage and charging facilities before your stay.
