Arêches Beaufort

Suggestions for cycling loops around Arêches-Beaufort

Our grands cols

In terms of cols, Arêches-Beaufort is surrounded by some real pieces of bravery:

• The famous and majestic Cormet de Roselend enhanced by the passage along the Barrage de Roselend.
• The col du Pré, and the Montée de Bisanne have acquired their letters of nobility since the recent passages of the Tour du France.

Events around cycling

• July 21*: Montée Cyclo du Col du Pré with closure of the Arêches - Col du Pré section, reserved for cyclists (*reported at a later date)
• From July 22 to 26: Bike Week with Origine, test stand for the Origine range in the heart of Beaufort at the foot of the Cormet de Roselend

Coming winter

The mountains have donned their white coats and the alpine meadows that saw the cows this summer are coming alive with skiers! The abundance of snow in our resort means that winter sports enthusiasts can take advantage of a ski area at altitudes of between 1050 and 2300m. Other activities include snowshoeing, tobogganing, snow walking and, of course, ski mountaineering or ski touring. The season to enjoy a fondue or beaufort pie prepared by one of the local chefs.

The "Pierra menta" international ski mountaineering race has been held in Arêches-Beaufort for over 35 years, bringing together the world's elite. The mountain is dressed in its white coat, and the mountain pastures that saw the cows this summer come alive with skiers! The abundance of snow in our resort means that lovers of all kinds of winter sports can take advantage of an area between 1050 and 2300 m in altitude.

Other activities include snowshoeing, tobogganing, snow walking and, of course, ski mountaineering or ski touring. The season to enjoy a fondue or beaufort pie prepared by one of the local chefs. The "Pierra menta" international ski mountaineering race has been held in Arêches-Beaufort for over 35 years, bringing together the world's elite. Numerous events for young and old, shows and sporting activities for all are organized.

Other events

Pierra Menta summer: unique mountain race, in teams of two, covering the Beaufortain's finest peaks.

Trail Frison Roche: The event kicks off on Saturday with the Kid Roche and Mini-Frison Roche, 7Km to be completed on a fun walk or run for the more competitive. On Sunday, it's time for the flagship races of the Petite Frison 17Km and La Frison Roche 42Km.

Fête d'Arêches: The second weekend in August sees the Fête du village d'Arêches. Aperitif with fanfare, float parade with a different local theme each year... Fireworks, grand ball, folk groups and entertainment add to the festivities.

Salon du Goût: The Salon du Goût is the meeting place for lovers of generous, gourmet products; it's an opportunity for visitors to talk to producers about their manufacturing secrets, discover cooking recipes, taste new products and buy direct from producers.

Pierra Menta Winter: Famous the world over, the Pierra Menta has seen hundreds of athletes compete over 4 days for over 30 years. In teams of 2, racing between 3 and 6 hours a day, the duos climb 10,000 meters of positive vertical drop, some fifteen passes, steep couloirs and vertiginous ridges...

The Tourist Office has 2 offices in Arêches and Beaufort, and several hotels and restaurants are equipped to welcome cyclists. A repair station is available in the center of Beaufort, and there are 2 washing stations in each of the villages.

Témoignages

"The Beaufortain is well suited to Gravel as it is a dynamic agricultural area and there are many tracks leading to the mountain pastures which are ideal for gravel riding... There are also roads deteriorated by winter where it's more comfortable to ride a Gravel bike than a road bike and thus not worry about potholes, gravel..." Florent S.

"The Gravel is a bit of a return to the basics of cycling before mountain bikes existed-it's the ultimate do-it-all bike, and it's also an excellent companion for traveling." Marie-Hélène

"The Cormet d'Arêches and the Col du Coin pass are adventurous routes that sometimes require you to carry your bike, adding a mountaineering aspect to the experience. These routes combine rolling and technical paths, offering a magnificent view over 3 to 4 hours from Arêches-Beaufort." F. Robiot.

• What is the emblematic cheese of the Beaufortain? The Beaufort, prince of the Gruyères.

• What is special about the athletes of Arêches-Beaufort? Touches-at all their favorite discipline remains ski mountaineering, which allows you to ski up into the magnificent untouched spaces of the Beaufortain to reach iconic peaks like the Grand-Mont without touching the ski lifts.

• How many dams are located around Arêches-Beaufort? 4, la Girotte, La Gittaz, Saint Guérin and Roselend.

• What is Arêches-Beaufort's main asset in winter? its geographical location, which allows for above-average snowfall by capturing maximum precipitation thanks to its proximity to Mont Blanc

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