{"id":530058,"date":"2026-04-06T14:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/?p=530058"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:06:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T13:06:46","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-cycling-in-the-giffre-valley-and-the-grand-massif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cycling-in-the-giffre-valley-and-the-grand-massif\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about cycling in the Giffre Valley and the Grand Massif"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1 chapeau\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Samo\u00ebns and the Giffre Valley offer an ideal setting for cycling in all its forms.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">Thanks to the diversity of the grounds, small and large will be able this summer to explore the large spaces thanks to this means of locomotion of the most playful.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">Between road biking, mountain biking, downhill biking and electric biking, all the means are good to spend a good time with family or friends and to fill up on discoveries.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">The plus?<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_5\">Samo\u00ebns has the bike label guaranteeing a high quality of services and itineraries available.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">road bike<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>A mythical pass<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Many routes are possible by road bike from Samo\u00ebns.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">The route of the famous Col de Joux Plane (pass out of category) starts from the center of the village.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">This climb, climbed many times by the riders of the Tour de France, offers formidable percentages that will appeal to cyclists looking for a difference in altitude.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">The breathtaking view of Mont-Blanc at the top of this pass is worth a few drops of sweat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Some exotic walks<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Easier routes are also available.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">The Horseshoe loop allows you to fully immerse yourself in the heart of the mountains while remaining affordable for the whole family.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">A perfect setting for a peaceful moment.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">You can discover the magnificent gorges of the Tines, or the Rouget waterfall for a refreshing ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2272&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;300&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.samoens.com\/en\/routes\/cycling-route-col-de-joux-plane-south-side-from-samoens\"><b>The route of the Col de Joux Plane<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.samoens.com\/en\/routes\/mountain-bike-itinerary-morillon-le-fer-a-cheval\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Road Bike for Le Fer \u00e0 Cheval\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">To rent road bikes in Samo\u00ebns, it\u2019s<span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><strong> <a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/road-bike\/road-bike-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/road-bike\/outings-accompanied-road-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>For guided hikes<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2534&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;330&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Find the list of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/hiking-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\">different mountain bike routes<\/span> <\/a><\/strong>in Samo\u00ebns<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.samoens.com\/en\/cycle-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Map of mountain bike routes<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>in Samo\u00ebns<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-rental-enduro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MTB rental <\/b>in Samo\u00ebns<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Guided hikes<\/strong><\/a><\/span> in Samo\u00ebns<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>mountain bike<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>The Giffre Valley, an infinite playground<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">With more than 400km of trails, Samo\u00ebns is a paradise for mountain bikers.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">Young or old, beginners or experienced, all will find here a ground at their convenience as the diversity is wide.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">As soon as the snow gives way to greenery, go and discover this preserved setting in the heart of the Alps, by mountain bike and to the strength of your calves!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Traced routes for all profiles<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\"><span id=\"s2_1\">The 51km of country itineraries available will allow you to enjoy a large bowl of nature in the heart of the forests of the valley, on the banks of the Giffre and on the foothills of the mountains.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">Whether you are looking for overtaking or calm, Samo\u00ebns and its valley are the ideal places to pedal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"s2_3\">Guides will be able to take you through the trails to reveal the secrets of these great spaces and make you discover the most beautiful points of view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>The downhill bike<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Many paths to descend<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><span id=\"s2_1\">From Samo\u00ebns, 120km of enduro tracks for all levels are available thanks to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grand-massif.com\/en\/your-destination\/summer-resort\/\">ski lifts<\/a><\/strong> of the resort.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">You will thus be able to access high summits and travel the valley in all its extent.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">Let yourself be transported by the chairlifts and the gondolas to descend the numerous slopes.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Courses for progress<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">If you are afraid of downhill biking and do not feel comfortable, learn the keys to this practice from the Samoan instructors.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">Courses are offered for all levels and ages to make you better descenders.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">You will become experts in enduro and you will be able to start on more difficult tracks.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">Take advantage of the companions to go more serenely on the slopes.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_5\">They will guide you and reassure you to take maximum pleasure in your handlebars.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Thrills<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Speed buffs are not left behind in Samoens.<\/span> <span id=\"s2_2\">Thrill seekers will be able to feast on the 28 Freeride and Single Track tracks.<\/span> <span id=\"s2_3\">Thrills guaranteed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2538&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;460&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Downhill cycling courses<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>in Samo\u00ebns<\/p>\n<p>Link of <span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-activities\/\"><strong>guided hikes<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/grand-massif-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Timetable of the ski lifts<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/hiking-routes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Map of VTT itineraries<\/strong><\/a><\/span> of Samo\u00ebns<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-rental-enduro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Downhill bike rental<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2268&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;260&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/vae\/vae-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Electric bike rental<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.samoens.com\/en\/cycle-routes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Route for electric bike<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2270&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;250&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>The electric assisted bike<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Travel great distances<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">To discover the Giffre valley, from long to wide without great difficulty, the partners of the resort of Samo\u00ebns offer you to rent a bike with electric assistance.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">It is the ideal way to discover both the local heritage and the surrounding nature.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">Thanks to the batteries, these bikes will make you travel longer distances without exhausting yourself.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">The rental companies will provide you with technical advice in order to make the best use of your electrical assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>4 new marked routes are to be found in the valley for this summer:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>A red named \u00abChapel Saint Grat\u00bb: 35 km for 1100m of D+<\/p>\n<p>B Blue named \u00abLe Grand Bois\u00bb: 14 km for 340m D+<\/p>\n<p>C blue \u00abchapels of Samo\u00ebns\u00bb: 28 km and 750m D+<\/p>\n<p>D blue \u00abGorges des Tines\u00bb: 19 km and 600m D+[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_zigzag][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><b>Services around the bike<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Rental<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Many bike rental companies are present in Samo\u00ebns to offer you models adapted to all disciplines.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">At any time of the day, they are there to meet your needs and equip you at best to ride your bike safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"s2_3\">Our partners also answer all your questions before your trips for a ride on two wheels as you have always dreamed of!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>An exceptional welcome for cycling<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span id=\"s2_1\">Cyclists enjoy a warm welcome in the Giffre Valley.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_2\">Information about routes, weather and difficulties is very easy to access.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_3\">Adapted services are available throughout the labeled itineraries, such as luggage transfer or bicycle washing but also transport or water and sanitary points.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_4\">Some hotels also have the bike home label and offer special services to put you in the best conditions to pedal in the greatest comfort.<\/span>\u00a0<span id=\"s2_5\">This bike label guarantees you to be less than 5km from a bike path.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><b>Mountain biking events in Samo\u00ebns<\/b><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Samo\u00ebns has always been a host of mountain bike events. Since 1989, the trans&#8217;Grand Massif started from Flaine to Lac aux Dames. Then the VTTicimes, the M\u00e9gavalanche and more recently the Enduro Series, the Enduro World Series and the M\u00e9gawatt have marked the history of mountain biking in Samo\u00ebns, until the V\u00e9lo Vert Festival which will be presented next year.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;18px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;67853&#8243; img_size=&#8221;300&#215;400&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/road-bike\/road-bike-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Road bike rental<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/atv-in-samoens\/mtb-rental-enduro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>ATV rental<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/vae\/vae-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Electric Bike Rental<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #eb4747;\"><a style=\"color: #eb4747;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/activities-in-samoens\/summer-activities-2\/two-wheels-activities-in-samoens\/accueil-velo-label\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The bike hosting partners<\/b><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samoens and the Giffre Valley offer an ideal setting for cycling in all its forms. Thanks to the diversity of the grounds, small and large will be able this summer to explore the large spaces thanks to this means of locomotion of the most playful. Between road biking, mountain biking, downhill biking and electric biking, all the means are good to spend a good time with family or friends and to fill up on discoveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":67853,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5220,323],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-530058","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-decouverte-de-samoens-lete-en","category-summer-discovery-of-samoens"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Everything you need to know about cycling in the Giffre Valley and the Grand Massif<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cycling-in-the-giffre-valley-and-the-grand-massif\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Everything you need to know about cycling in the Giffre Valley and the Grand Massif\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Samoens and the Giffre Valley offer an ideal setting for cycling in all its forms. 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