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in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

At an altitude of 1,450 metres, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville sits at the bottom of the Belleville valley, where the Maurienne gently slopes towards the heart of the 3 Valleys. A former agricultural village built around its Baroque church and traditional hamlets, it has maintained a strong Savoyard identity despite the development of the ski area. For cyclists, the location acts as a strategic gateway to the great climbs of Tarentaise and the high-altitude links between Méribel, Les Menuires, and Val Thorens, in an environment where the roads still follow ancient valley routes.

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Bike hire in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville: at the crossroads of the Savoyard valleys

Saint-Martin-de-Belleville offers quick access to Tarentaise's main cycling routes whilst remaining away from the busiest areas. From the village, the descent towards Moûtiers opens access to major passes like the Loze or the Cormet de Roselend, while the climb towards Les Menuires and Val Thorens plunges directly into the 3 Vallées. This central location makes it an ideal base for linking together routes between several valleys, with long and varied loops where each outing alternates between heritage, altitude, and wide-open spaces.

Road biking, Gravel and Mountain biking in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville: the valley as a playground

Road cycling finds structured terrain here with the long, steady climbs of the Belleville valley and quick access to the great passes of Tarentaise. Gravel cyclists can explore the mountain pasture paths linking traditional hamlets, forest tracks, and routes connecting the different levels of the valley. Mountain biking truly comes alive in the forests above the village and on the trails climbing towards the crests of the 3 Valleys. This diversity allows Saint-Martin-de-Belleville to be approached as a complete base between a lively valley and high-altitude mountain.

Climbs around Saint-Martin-de-Belleville

The climb to Val Thorens is the iconic route of the area, with a steady ascent to the highest resort in Europe. The link to Méribel and the Col de la Loze opens up possibilities for major loops in the 3 Valleys. The descent to Moûtiers, on the other hand, allows for a quick return to the Tarentaise and its major cycling routes.

The best Gravel and MTB routes in the Belleville Valley

The routes connecting Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Les Menuires, and the surrounding hamlets offer varied terrain for gravel biking and mountain biking. The routes alternate between mountain pastures, smooth sections, and forest paths, with open panoramas of the Vanoise and the peaks of Tarentaise.

FAQ

The climb to Val Thorens is the benchmark, with a long, steady ascent to an altitude of 2,300 metres.
Yes, several routes allow you to switch to Méribel by going over the heights of the 3 Valleys.
The valley allows for a succession of long climbs and quick access to the major passes of Tarentaise.
The alpine pastures and paths between hamlets offer many varied and accessible routes.
The forests and trails at altitude allow for a complete experience, between technical routes and scenic links.
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