In Haute-Savoie, between Lake Geneva and the Vallée Verte, cycle along a balcony overlooking one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, on the border between France and Switzerland.



It all begins in Thonon-les-Bains, the official starting point for the great Alpine crossings: on foot, by road bike… Czytaj więcej

The route continues along the Menoge River towards Mont Salève (1,335 meters) via the Col des Pitons: this green island is your destination. The long climb is amply rewarded by one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the P'tites Routes du Soleil®!



Between the Geneva plain and the peaks of Haute-Savoie… Czytaj więcej

After the Salève challenge, you're now on one of the easiest sections of the P'tites Routes du Soleil®! A very smooth route with a predominantly downhill profile awaits you on this next stage.



The descent from Salève offers beautiful views as you reach the Val des Usses, where the Haute-Savoie countryside… Czytaj więcej

Gently curving valleys with magnificent panoramas of the Alps: you are entering the Albanais region, a region where rivers with steep gorges, hills, and forests coexist.



Between countryside and mountains, this cycling stage is certainly one of the hilliest of the P'tites Routes du Soleil®. There are no… Czytaj więcej

Climbing the Épine mountain, you'll enjoy a bird's-eye view of the 18 kilometers of France's largest natural lake, formed by melting glaciers.



The cycle tour of Lake Bourget is a classic among Savoyard cycle tours, and it's also the largest natural lake in France. With the P'tites Routes du Soleil®, you… Czytaj więcej

From one great Alpine lake to another! You're on your way to the shores of Lake Aiguebelette, France's third largest natural lake. You'll leave behind the Épine mountain range, its viewpoints, and its mysterious legends, to follow a cycling route that winds through the heights.



Between the lake and the… Czytaj więcej

From Lépin-le-Lac, you drive below the Épine Massif to reach Les Échelles. You're now at the gateway to the Chartreuse region and its regional natural park!



The P'tites Routes du Soleil® access the massif via the Col de Couz (590 meters) and the Col des Égaux (958 meters). The beautiful climb that awaits… Czytaj więcej

This P'tites Routes du Soleil® cycling tour through the land of the Carthusian monks offers a spectacular and unspoiled natural setting, with emerald green forests, rushing torrents, and sheer white cliffs.



From Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, you'll cross several passes that link together across the massif… Czytaj więcej

The climb to Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (1,168 meters), which takes you from Grenoble to the Vercors Plateau, is known for its superb panoramic view.



As you wind through the bends, the P'tites Routes du Soleil® rise above the Grenoble metropolitan area with Belledonne as a backdrop. Be careful, though… Czytaj więcej

Arriving in the Diois region of the P'tites Routes du Soleil® promises a change of scenery: head south! But first, you have to cross the Vercors fortress.



Hostilities begin as you leave Villard-de-Lans, with the ascent of the Petit Col d'Herbouilly (1,370 meters). Further on, the Col de Proncel (1,100… Czytaj więcej

The Diois region is far from flat, and its charm stems from the contrast between steep valleys, plateaus, and mountains. Ultimately, it's on a bike that you can best experience this landscape!



Taking wild roads through the pine trees, this stage of the P'tites Routes du Soleil® promises a wonderful escape… Czytaj więcej

From Haut Diois to the Oule Valley, the P'tites Routes du Soleil® route in the Hautes-Alpes skirts the Dindarêts ridge.



The climb to the Col de Rossas (1,125 meters) is steady. It's the only difficulty before descending to the Château de la Charce, home to the family of the local heroine: Philis de la… Czytaj więcej

The P’tites Routes du Soleil® leave the Oule Valley and enter the Rosanne region. With a route that "jumps mountains" from one valley to the next, this stage takes you into the Baronnies Provençales Regional Natural Park.



On this mostly downhill route, you still encounter a few small passes. The first… Czytaj więcej

Partly along the Route des Princes d'Orange, which connects the town of Orange (Vaucluse) to Orpierre, this varied P'tites Routes du Soleil® cycling route follows the Céans Valley.



A stop at the medieval village of Orpierre, also known for its cliffs and climbing area, is a must. The variety and quality… Czytaj więcej

Two wonders await you on this section of the Little Sun Routes® by bike: the descent to the bottom of the Gorges de la Méouge, then the citadel of Sisteron overlooking the Durance Valley.



A gentle and pleasant descent leads you to the Gorges de la Méouge, one of the "Wonders of the Hautes-Alpes." Unspoiled… Czytaj więcej

From Sisteron, you'll embark on one of the longest climbs of the P'tites Routes du Soleil® by bike. A great opportunity to take the time to stop and visit the Saint-Geniez Wildlife Park, or to grab a bite to eat in Saint-Geniez or Authon.



After flirting with the Monges massif and crossing the Col de Font… Czytaj więcej

While Sisteron marks the entrance to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region, the Pays d'Dignon is its heart. In this mountainous region, straddling the Alps and Provence, you can enjoy both views of the peaks and lavender fields.



The P'tites Routes du Soleil® by bike follows part of the Nationale 85, nicknamed… Czytaj więcej

Between gorges, lakes, and high valleys, Les P'tites Routes du Soleil® discreetly enters the Verdon Regional Natural Park.



Ideally located at the crossroads of the Alps, Provence, and the Mediterranean, the Middle Verdon offers magnificent and wild landscapes. You follow the river and its turquoise waters… Czytaj więcej

The P’tites Routes du Soleil® by bike offer a beautiful bike ride between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes regions.



From Saint-André-les-Alpes, you cycle along the shores of Lake Castillon, passing through Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, a picturesque village with Provençal charm. You then climb… Czytaj więcej

The P’tites Routes du Soleil® follows the Tour des Préalpes d’Azur, which crosses the regional natural park of the same name. The profile of this section is mostly downhill.



The Estéron River accompanies you on this route with its vertiginous gorges and turquoise waters. In landscapes bathed in light… Czytaj więcej