Cycling in Moûtiers

Routes from Moûtiers climb to Courchevel and Val Thorens, with long climbs up to 2320 m elevation on paved roads.

2
Routes: 57 km
In total: 34 km
Longest ride: 1,868 m
Most climbing

Rides in Moûtiers

Road · From the map · France
Courchevel from Moûtiers
Moûtiers, France
24 km1,351 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Val Thorens from Moûtiers
Moûtiers, France
34 km1,868 m ↑HardGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Moûtiers in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

High point: 2,320 m on Val Thorens from Moûtiers
Climbs: 4 named climbs · 3 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Moûtiers

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

7°-2°J13

10°0°F12

12°2°M14

15°5°A15

19°9°M21

24°14°J19

27°16°J15

27°16°A14

22°12°S13

19°8°O12

12°3°N14

9°-1°D13

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 7 km/h from the SE

Cycling guide to Moûtiers

Moûtiers offers cycling routes that head into the French Alps, notably to Courchevel and Val Thorens. The Courchevel route covers 23.6 km with 1351 m of elevation gain while the Val Thorens climb extends to 33.8 km with 1868 m ascent. Both routes feature long, steady climbs largely on paved surfaces and incorporate sections on main roads without cycle lanes. The routes provide access to high alpine terrain, reaching 1752 m and 2320 m respectively. Moûtiers itself has a railway station near both routes, supporting access for riders.

Terrain

The terrain is mountainous, featuring long climbs of around 17.5 km length with average gradients of 6.3–6.7% and maximum gradients reaching 13.1%. The highest point reached is 2320 m on the Val Thorens route. The surfaces are mostly paved, with minimal gravel sections. The routes have stretches without cycle lanes, mainly on main roads.