Mountain Biking down the Col du Lautaret at Le Monêtier-les-Bains, near Serre Chevalier

At an altitude of 2,057 metres and with breathtaking views of the Arves and Ecrins massifs surrounding it, the Col du Lautaret is one of the Tour de France's must-sees in the Hautes-Alpes department. Despite its altitude, it offers mountain bike trails near Briançon that are accessible to beginners, including this one offered by the Sport Rent team. The programme includes a 20-km mountain bike descent of the Col du Lautaret along the Guisane River, with a maximum vertical drop of 100 metres and a negative vertical drop of 670 metres. Are you ready for an unforgettable 2-hour ride just a stone's throw from Serre Chevalier?

Accessible from the age of 7, this mountain bike excursion on the Col du Lautaret is offered from the towns of Saint-Chaffrey, La Salle-les-Alpes and Le Monêtier-les-Bains. You will be transported to the top of the pass, the starting point of your adventure, which will take place alongside a qualified instructor. You will discover not only exceptional scenery with views of Alpine villages and other peaks in the region (the Pic du Lac de Combeynot, La Meije, Le Grand Galibier, etc.), but also the pleasures of downhill mountain biking near Serre Chevalier!

So if you are a fan of the great outdoors and want to get some exercise in the fresh air around Briançon, don't miss this mountain bike descent of the Col du Lautaret! You will be able to boast that you have pedalled over one of the Tour de France's most legendary passes, in the heart of the sublime setting of the Hautes-Alpes. Note that it is also possible to enjoy this mountain bike experience on the Col du Lautaret by night!