Brides-les-Bains famously boasts a wide variety of winter and summer activities, while also being the perfect base camp from which to tackle the Alpine mountain passes on a bike.

Whether you're enjoying a weekend away, a short break or a longer holiday, this pleasant village has a range of amenities and specific services, such as group activities, bike storage and hire and places to eat.

All for your pedalling pleasure!

More info:  :  for bike hire and maintenance services in Brides-les-Bains, contact : Obiclou (06 79 45 74 17) in Brides-les-Bains, Veloland Mout'n bike in Moûtiers (04 79 40 16 35) and Espace VTT in Courchevel (06 18 08 18 41).

World number one in women’s cycling, Team SD Worx selected Brides-les-Bains in 2022 as their base for altitude training.

Over the course of three weeks, the riders tackled a variety of routes, giving them the best opportunity to prepare for their most important races.

The SD Worx team also made the most of the treatments available at the Grand Spa Thermal de Brides-les-Bains and tested out the hydrogen-powered electric bikes that were recently installed in the area.

Although it’s accessible for beginners, road cycling still requires a certain level of fitness, especially in the mountain environment.

This is a physical activity that will develop your cardio fitness, test your speed and challenge your endurance, power and strength.

To take full advantage of the benefits and the pleasures of cycling, it's essential to choose the right route to suit your level of ability (and all the necessary protective kit!).

Short or long distances; riding time; difficulty; elevation; solo, with friends or in a team; leisure cycling or racing, etc.

There are so many things to consider when choosing an appropriate road cycling route.

Extremely popular with cycling pros, these Alpine routes are brimming with challenges for the most seasoned cyclists.

The rides from Brides-les-Bains up to the Col de la Loze and the Col de la Madeleine are particular highlights that shouldn't be missed.

Near the start, not far from the village, there are some climbs that will immerse you in majestic mountain landscapes as you pedal, including Montée de Méribel, Montée de Pradier, Montée des Prioux, etc.

There are a whole host of road-cycling routes stretching out from Brides-les-Bains to challenge the most demanding cyclists (Cormet de Roseland, Col de l’Iseran, etc.)

Nestled in the heart of the most stunning mountain scenery, Brides-les-Bains is the perfect base to explore the Alpine passes on a road bike.

With quality accommodation and facilities, this village in the Savoie region is the gateway to some truly legendary cycling routes.

Brides-les-Bains could just be the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to get (back) in the saddle