On 24 July 2025, Brides-les-Bains will live to the rhythm of the 112th stage of the Tour de France. Between Vif and Courchevel, a stage that could be decisive for the award of the Yellow Jersey, the riders will once again attack the Col de la Loze and its 2304m of altitude at the start of Brides-Les-Bains.

The 18th stage of the Tour de France will see the riders pass through Brides-les-Bains. To celebrate the event, from 1.30pm onwards in the Place du Centenaire, a DJ will be performing, to set the pace for the traditional Tour Caravan and its distribution of goodies from partner brands, and the parade of sponsored lorries. The atmosphere will be supercharged for the passage of the riders, expected between 4pm and 4.30pm. After the athletes have passed through, DJ Flow will be on hand to start the evening with music and entertainment until 11pm.

The Tougnete 1 and 2 gondolas and the Pas du Lac 1 and 2 gondolas are open this summer 2025. Tickets required.

As the nerve centre and base camp for this 18th stage, Brides-les-Bains is getting ready to welcome tourists and supporters in a festive atmosphere that celebrates cycling. For the occasion, the entire stage will be broadcast on the big screen in the Parc Thermal, with free access.

From 10am, come and experience the Ascension du Tour in Brides-les-Bains. The event, sponsored by sports journalist Laurent Jalabert and organized by Courchevel Sports Outdoor, will take place in the town center. The resort is hosting the 17th stage this year.

A great challenge with over 5,000 m vertical drop to overcome, starting in Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc, before passing through Brides-les-Bains on the last 35 m of the race with the Ascension of the Col de la Loze and its famous 2,304 m of vertical drop to reach Courchevel and its altiport run at 18%.

Come and measure yourself up to this famous hors-catégorie ascent, put yourself in the shoes of the professional cyclists ahead of the Tour de France riders in what promises to be a hard-fought stage!

Inspired by the stage du Tour, the Ascension du Tour takes place during the rest day and 2 days prior to the arrival of the Tour riders, an essential prelude for all Tour de France fans!

On the 15th July, Brides-les-Bains celebrates its fête du vélo and the start of a cycling-filled summer.

Join us at 2pm for a flexible start time of a timed Montée de Pralognan, 25.8 km long to discover the Vanoise, the ascent has a positive vertical drop of almost 569 m.

At the highest point, 1408 m above sea level, you'll be able to enjoy the view of the surrounding countryside and village.