P'tites Routes du Soleil (Cycle Route)

P'tites Routes du Soleil

P'tites Routes du Soleil (Cycle Route)

A collection of 9 cycling routes.

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  3. P'tites Routes du Soleil
  4. P'tites Routes du Soleil (Cycle Route)

Overview

About this collection

A sun-soaked slice of the P’tites Routes du Soleil on quiet French backroads. This collection links roughly 200 km of riding with a solid dose of climbing (about 4,700 m up, 4,400 m down). It’s mostly smooth asphalt with just a few short unpaved bits, so road bikes are fine; 28–32 mm tires make the occasional gravel sections easy.

Expect classic scenery and balcony lanes that feel made for touring. Most segments are on regular roads: plenty of calm lanes, but also some busier stretches—bring lights and stay alert.

Tips:

  • Split it into 3–4 days and roll from village to village.
  • Start early in summer; heat and traffic build later.
  • Services can be spread out—carry extra water and snacks.

Navigation is straightforward with a GPX. Surfaces change briefly, and there’s almost no technical off-road. If you’re after the quieter, scenic alternative to the big mountain highways, this route delivers: steady climbs, big views, and long, sunny miles.

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Duration
198.4 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
4,692 m
Ascent
4,400 m
Descent

P'tites Routes du Soleil (Cycle Route)

Routes in this collection

All 9 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

P'tites Routes du Soleil, Ă©tape 5: Yenne - Tresserve
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, Ă©tape 5: Yenne - Tresserve

Cycling route in Yenne, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Short but punchy link from Yenne to Tresserve on stage 5. Leave the Rhône-side village, climb toward the Col du Chat slopes, then roll toward Lac du Bourget with big views as you approach Tresserve near Aix-les-Bains. About 5 km with roughly 375 m up; all asphalt and mostly on a busy road—ride aler…
5.2 km
Distance
375 m
Ascent
91 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 5: Tresserve–Albens
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 5: Tresserve–Albens

Cycling route in Tresserve, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

From lakeside Tresserve by Lac du Bourget, this Stage 5 link heads into the hills with around 800 m of climbing before a long, swoopy descent to Albens (Entrelacs). Expect mostly road riding and great views back to the lake. A compact 32 km ride that packs a punch—perfect for a half-day spin with a…
32.1 km
Distance
789 m
Ascent
1,030 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil – étape 4: Sales → Rumilly
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P'tites Routes du Soleil – étape 4: Sales → Rumilly

Cycling route in Sales, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Short hop from Sales to Rumilly on quiet country roads. About 29 km with roughly 300 m of climbing, rolling across the Albanais with farmland views and a couple of brief busier stretches. Sales sits just south of Annecy; Rumilly is a small town in the Chéran valley—easy spot for a café before the n…
28.7 km
Distance
309 m
Ascent
260 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil – étape 4: Sales to Frangy
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P'tites Routes du Soleil – étape 4: Sales to Frangy

Cycling route in Sales, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Stage 4 rolls from Sales across the Albanais toward the Usses valley and Frangy. It’s a compact 24 km with about 575 m of climbing—short but punchy. Expect a mix of quiet lanes and a few busier stretches; pace yourself on the steady ramps and enjoy rural views. Finish in Frangy, home to the Rousset…
24.1 km
Distance
575 m
Ascent
420 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 3: Frangy to Collonges-sous-Salève
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 3: Frangy to Collonges-sous-Salève

Cycling route in Frangy, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

A short but punchy ride from Frangy’s Usses valley to the foot of Mont Salève. You’ll climb early and often, racking up about 1,270 m over 37 km, mostly on small roads with a few busy bits. Near the top, big views open toward Geneva and the Alps, then it’s a quick run down to Collonges-sous-Salève.…
37 km
Distance
1,271 m
Ascent
434 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 2, Boëge / La Muraz
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 2, Boëge / La Muraz

Cycling route in Reignier-Ésery, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Roll out from Reignier-Ésery and head for Collonges-sous-Salève at the foot of Mont Salève, just above Geneva. It’s about 18 km, mostly paved, with a big net descent and a couple of short rises. You’ll hit a few busier road sections, but the Salève and Alpine views keep it fun. A tidy link in stage…
17.9 km
Distance
202 m
Ascent
948 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 2: Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame to Boëge
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 2: Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame to Boëge

Cycling route in Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

From Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame, just outside Annemasse, roll out along the Foron before a steady climb toward the Vallée Verte. It’s about 16 km with ~350 m of ascent, mostly smooth tarmac but some busier sections—keep your line. Views open to the Chablais as you crest, then ease into Boëge for a café…
16.4 km
Distance
356 m
Ascent
91 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 1, Thonon-les-Bains / Boëge
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, étape 1, Thonon-les-Bains / Boëge

Cycling route in Armoy, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Start in Armoy and roll into stage 1 with a steady climb from the Léman hills. About 32 km, ~800 m up, then a long net descent into the Vallée Verte. You’ll top out around 1,100 m before a fun drop to Boëge. Mostly paved, with a few busier stretches. Scenic views, quiet villages, and a sweet finish…
31.8 km
Distance
800 m
Ascent
939 m
Descent
P'tites Routes du Soleil, Ă©tape 1, Thonon-les-Bains / Armoy
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P'tites Routes du Soleil, Ă©tape 1, Thonon-les-Bains / Armoy

Cycling route in Thonon-les-Bains, Auvergne-RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Roll out from lakeside Thonon-les-Bains and ease into stage 1 with a short downhill to Armoy. It’s mostly smooth asphalt and drops about 180 m, so it’s quick, but a good chunk is on busy roads—ride single file and keep your wits about you. Great for warming up after a coffee by Lac Léman’s shore, w…
5.3 km
Distance
15 m
Ascent
186 m
Descent
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