Take advantage of the different VTTAE trails Val Thorens and the Belleville valley to access the summits with ease!
With 40 routes on 321 km of trails, from 660 to 2800m altitude, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens have obtained the “VTT/FFC space” label since 1998, the official label of the French Cycling Federation.
MTB and E-MTB plans
In addition to the plans above, an IGN map of the Vallée des Belleville is on sale for €5 at the reception of the Tourist Office of Val Thorens.
Discover our 2 high-altitude cycle paths
The 2 high-altitude cycle paths, open in summer 2022, are paved and exclusively dedicated to bicycles. They allow cyclists to have the impression of being alone in the world, facing a breathtaking panorama.
The two cycle paths are accessible both to families on electric bikes and to accomplished cyclists. Be careful though, the Les Menuires – Col de Tougnète cycle path has quite high percentages of up to 20% at the end.
Les Menuires cycle path – Val Thorens
- Length: 6,5 kilometers
- Ascent: 535 meters
- Average slope: 8,3%
This cycle path passes by Lac des Échauds where it is pleasant to stop for a picnic. Benches are available for self-service.
Good to know: the cycle path is simpler in the direction Val Thorens – Les Menuires only in the direction Les Menuires – Val Thorens because a large part of the track is downhill to reach Les Menuires. If you do not want to make the round trip and thus avoid going back up to Val Thorens by bike, it is possible to take the free shuttle Belleville Valley from Les Menuires to return to Val Thorens. The shuttle is equipped with a trailer allowing you to lift the bikes.
Scooters are authorized on the Les Menuires cycle path – Val Thorens.
Departure from the cycle path at Val Thorens
À Val Thorens, the start of the cycle path Val Thorens – Les Menuires is at the entrance to the station, at the fire station. The start of the cycle path is marked in yellow on the map below.
Another tarmac portion, also marked in yellow on the map, allows you to cover the last kilometer to the finish of the Tour de France 2019.
Les Menuires – Col de Tougnète cycle path
- Length: 7 kilometers
- Ascent: 626 meters
- Average slope: 9,4%
For a return trip to the Col de Tougnète from Val Thorens, passing through Les Menuires, count 27 km and 1130 meters of positive altitude difference.
E-MTB rental in Val Thorens
Mountain bike rental in the valley
Charging stations for electric bikes
Several charging stations for electric bicycles are available in the Vallée des Belleville. There are some in the 3 service areas at Val Thorens, in Les Menuires and Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, but also in certain restaurants, supermarkets and shelters.
The list of all terminals is available on the page of bicycle service areas.
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