Cycling & mountain biking

A word from the champion

"Our territory is a great playground for mountain biking, whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider. The variety of landscapes, from the plains to the mountain peaks, allows both a playful approach for family rides, or more sporty to ride with friends on technical and challenging courses.
It is thanks to the richness and the beauty of the landscapes of our valleys that I discovered mountain biking and that I became a high level sportsman.
I am proud today to be one of its ambassadors."
- Stéphane TEMPIER

 

The Hautes-Alpes and Gap are a land favorable to cycling practice thanks to its climate, its landscapes and its passes.A wide choice of itineraries departing from our valley.

→ A new mountain biking guidebook is available for sale for 2 € in our Tourist Offices: tips, good addresses and 16 marked routes to (re)discover our trails. Guidebook in French.

 

Consult the topo online    Download the free pdf version of the topo

→ A new Carnet de Gravel is available for sale at 2 € in our Tourist Offices.
Gravel is on the rise, so why not you?
11 marked itineraries, shared between departmental roads in the territory and trails in the forest.

 

Consult the topo online   Download the free pdf version of the topo

 

→ Download the GPX tracks for a better understanding of the circuits!

N°20 : Les balcons de la Durance

N°14 : Gap ou pas Gap ?

N°16 :  L'aventure Gapençaise

N°15 : A la recherche des réserves

N°19 : Au gré du canal

N°17 : Tous sentinelles

N°21 : Entre lac et falaise

N°18 : De Céüse à la Durance

N°2 : Fontvieille

N°1 : Saint-Abdon

N°22 : Tour du Rousine

 

To ride safely

→ Use the marked paths for your safety and respect the direction of the routes.

→ Do not overestimate your abilities and remain in control of your speed.

→ Be careful and courteous when overtaking or passing other hikers, as the pedestrian has priority.

→ Check the condition of your mountain bike and plan for refreshments and repair accessories.

→ If you go alone, leave your route to those around you.

→ Wear a helmet and protection appropriate to your practice.

→ Take with you a repair kit, a first aid kit and a detailed map of the route.

→ Be aware in advance of the difficulties and the distance of the chosen route.

→ Find out about the weather conditions before setting out on the mountain.

→ Respect the highway code in all circumstances.

→ Respect private property and cultivated areas.

→ Pay attention to agricultural and forestry machinery.

→ Close the gates.

→ Avoid wild picking of flowers, fruits and mushrooms.

→ Do not disturb the peace of wild animals.

→ Keep your litter, be discreet and respectful of the environment.

→ Be well insured, think of the Pass'Cyclisme FFC.

Where to rent a bicycle or an electrically assisted bicycle?

e-pedal - © Emmanuel Danjou

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

05000 Châteauvieux

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

The electric bike, to try it is to adopt it!
Discover the bike without its disadvantages: 100% pleasure, accompanied or in freedom, in campaign, mountain or city. Bike / mountain bike...

Phone

06 86 76 24 48

04 92 46 75 46

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Lulu Vélo

05130 Tallard

Lulu Vélo

Lulu Vélo, the local cycle workshop!
Lulu Vélo offers repair and maintenance of all types of bicycles as well as a rental service of VAE and VTTAE. Open to all, it is located in the...

Phone

06 68 00 41 42

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Great Alps Crossing

While travelling through this TOPO, you will discover the Grande Traversée des Hautes Alpes and its variants, taking the most beautiful paths and crossing the typical landscapes of the Hautes Alpes. These itineraries are labelled Grandes Traversées VTT by the French Cycling Federation. 

Topo on sale in bookstores and specialized stores.

The paths of the sun

Discover one of the GTA stages, and discover breathtaking landscapes!
Cross the Pre-Alps by mountain bike on two routes from the Rhône Valley to the Southern Alps and from the Vercors to the Mediterranean, i. e. more than 1000 marked kilometres.

Our valley is an essential stop on the mountain bike routes, linking Grenoble to Sisteron, Valence to Gap and Gap to Sisteron.
One of the departures is from Lac de Pelleautier/La Freissinouse. The route continues on Sigoyer/Les Guérins, then on Barcillonnette and Esparron, 32 km of discovery of our valley.
Red markings.

Leaflet available from the BITs of Gap and Tallard.
 

For cycling or mountain biking

Rafting - © Eau Vive Passion

Eau Vive Passion

05000 Gap

Eau Vive Passion

Established for 30 years Eau-Vive Passion offers a range of adventure activities ranging from whitewater to canyoning, via ferrata and climbing but also mountain biking and hiking,...

Phone

04 92 53 77 17

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Infiniment-Montagne - © MSonnet

Infiniment-Montagne, rando, raquettes & VTT

05000 Neffes

Infiniment-Montagne, rando, raquettes & VTT

Escape, supervised by a professional, in the Southern Alps, with family, group of friends, for a WE or a week, combining effort and relaxation (pool, spa) in the comfortable accommodation...

Phone

0661443136

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e-pedal - © Emmanuel Danjou

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

05000 Châteauvieux

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

The electric bike, to try it is to adopt it!
Discover the bike without its disadvantages: 100% pleasure, accompanied or in freedom, in campaign, mountain or city. Bike / mountain bike...

Phone

06 86 76 24 48

04 92 46 75 46

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Canyoning - © Undiscovered Mountains

Undiscovered Mountains

05130 Jarjayes

Undiscovered Mountains

Specialists in activity and adventure holidays in the Southern French Alps all year round!

Phone

06 77 36 29 42

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Let yourself be charmed by the fatbike

Want to get away from it all? Summer and winter, come and discover the Gap Bayard  ski area and its many activities.

The electric fatbike is a fun activity adapted to all. These new mountain bikes with big tires have been designed to ride on snow, but they are also all terrain (road, path, mud...)

You can easily discover the pleasures of mountain biking in the middle of nature, ride along the many trails that surround the Gap Bayard plateau and enjoy the magnificent views.

► 6 electric fatbikes are available for rent in summer and winter for 1 hour,
1 half-day or 1 day. 3 possible itineraries from Gap-Bayard.
Reservation at +33 4 92 50 16 83.

Accueil Velo label

What is the Accueil Velo label? This is a national label reserved for establishments located less than 5 km from a bicycle route. In order to receive the label, these establishments must have equipment adapted to cyclists, such as a repair kit. It guarantees a quality welcome and services along cycling routes for visiting cyclists.

Our two Tourist Offices are certified! 

 

Find more information and the list of labeled places here

Our partners with the Accueil Vélo label

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Terrasse Piscine - © Camping Napoléon

Résidences & Camping Napoléon

05000 Gap

Résidences & Camping Napoléon

Located on the heights of Gap, between town and mountains, Camping & Residences Le Napoléon welcomes you in a chalet or campsite for a relaxing or sporting stay in a modern and...

Phone

04 88 03 67 68

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facade - © julie smett

Hôtel Avantici

05000 Gap

Hôtel Avantici

Located on the RN85; the famous Route Napoléon; near the city center, 15 minutes from the Aerodrome Tallard and Golf Bayard, AVANTICI welcomes you in its 28 spacious rooms, comfortable and...

Phone

04 92 51 57 82

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Nestor Hôtel

Nestor Hôtel

05000 Gap

Nestor Hôtel

Family hotel-restaurant offering comfortable air-conditioned rooms all with private bathrooms for one, two, three, four and even five people.

Phone

06 98 73 46 12

06 98 73 46 12

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e-pedal - © Emmanuel Danjou

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

05000 Châteauvieux

E-Pedal location et balades à vélo électrique

The electric bike, to try it is to adopt it!
Discover the bike without its disadvantages: 100% pleasure, accompanied or in freedom, in campaign, mountain or city. Bike / mountain bike...

Phone

06 86 76 24 48

04 92 46 75 46

See more

 - © Lulu Velo

Lulu Vélo

05130 Tallard

Lulu Vélo

Lulu Vélo, the local cycle workshop!
Lulu Vélo offers repair and maintenance of all types of bicycles as well as a rental service of VAE and VTTAE. Open to all, it is located in the...

Phone

06 68 00 41 42

See more

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