Cycling & MTB
Since the 2020 Tour de France brought the world's cameras to its summit, Courchevel has been one of the great cycling addresses of the Alps — for road climbers, mountain bikers and casual e-bike riders alike.
Five ways to ride the mountain
Col de la Loze
2,304 m · 26.5 km · 1,684 m+
The climb made famous by the 2020 and 2023 Tours de France. From Brides-les-Bains, the last 5 km close to all motor traffic and rise at gradients up to 24%. One of the hardest paved climbs in the Alps. Open mid-June to mid-September.
Courchevel Bike Park
Lift-served · 60 km of trails
Saulire, Verdons and Chenus gondolas open to bikes from late June. Flow trails, technical singletrack, a beginner zone at the Pralong and shaping that competes with Châtel and Les 2 Alpes. Bike-carrying lift pass sold separately.
E-MTB rental & guiding
Pedal-assist · Half or full day
Specialized Levo and Trek Rail rentals from Intersport, Skiset, Sport 2000 in 1850 and 1650. UCC-certified guides run half-day discovery loops to the Lac de la Rosière and full-day crossings to Méribel and back.
Road routes from 1850
Loops · 30–120 km
Beyond the Col de la Loze, the classic loops link Courchevel to the Cormet de Roselend, the Col de la Madeleine and the Cormet de Tamié. Mapped GPX files available from the tourist office; mechanics in 1650 service road bikes.
Bozel valley greenway
Flat · 12 km · Family
The voie verte along the Doron — flat, paved, traffic-free — links Bozel to Champagny-en-Vanoise. Ideal first ride for children, rentable hybrids and tagalongs available at the Bozel base.
Frequently asked
When does the Col de la Loze road open?
Typically mid-June through mid-September, depending on snow. The final 5 km from Méribel to the summit is closed to motor vehicles in summer and reserved for cyclists, walkers and the occasional rollerblader.
How long is the Col de la Loze climb?
From Brides-les-Bains the climb is 26.5 km at an average of 6.4%, but the closing kilometres ramp brutally — pitches of 20% and a peak of 24%. From Courchevel 1850 it's a much shorter 5 km finish.
Can you take a bike on the gondolas?
Yes. The Saulire, Verdons and Chenus lifts accept bikes from late June to early September with a dedicated bike pass. Helmets and back protectors are mandatory in the Bike Park.
Is Courchevel suitable for casual cyclists?
Yes — the Bozel valley greenway, the lakeside loops around Le Praz and the lower forest tracks are flat, family-friendly and well signposted. E-MTBs make the higher routes accessible to almost any fitness level.