Bellecombe, a region in the French Alps, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. Characterized by mountainous terrain, alpine meadows, and extensive forests, the area provides varied environments for exploration. This setting supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more, with many routes offering panoramic views of surrounding peaks, including Mont Blanc.
Bellecombe provides a range of outdoor activities across more than 40 routes. These routes cater to several sports,…
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4.5
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Average rating
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5.0
(5)
187
riders
72.6km
03:35
1,070m
1,070m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

161
riders
71.2km
03:34
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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134
riders
119km
06:45
2,480m
2,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
131
riders
51.8km
02:56
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(11)
92
hikers
11.8km
03:27
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
34
hikers
18.5km
05:12
370m
370m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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20
hikers
8.34km
02:24
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
16.5km
05:07
590m
590m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
21.5km
01:45
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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29
riders
70.8km
06:33
1,550m
1,550m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
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19
riders
37.9km
04:14
1,450m
1,450m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

16
riders
22.5km
01:46
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
hikers
10.7km
05:29
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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16
hikers
13.4km
05:48
1,120m
1,120m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

7
hikers
8.29km
04:08
830m
830m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
1
hikers
7.56km
02:14
220m
220m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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17
riders
21.0km
01:47
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
63.0km
03:55
670m
670m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21
riders
32.1km
02:19
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
riders
35.5km
03:19
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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5.0
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16
riders
104km
07:23
1,970m
1,970m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
38.3km
02:38
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
50.2km
03:56
1,260m
1,260m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
16.2km
01:16
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
11.9km
01:23
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
17.9km
02:19
520m
520m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

7
runners
12.0km
01:17
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
9.08km
01:06
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Bellecombe offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 40 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 ratings.
Yes, Bellecombe provides a diverse range of hiking trails suitable for all experience levels. Options range from easy walks through forests and clearings to challenging mountaineering routes like the Rochers de la Bellecombe loop or the Mont Mirantin ascent. Many trails offer views of Mont Blanc and alpine meadows. For more information, explore the Hiking around Bellecombe guide.
Road cyclists in Bellecombe can challenge themselves on well-known mountain passes such as the Col de la Colombière and Cormet de Roselend. The region's Val d'Arly provides varied itineraries with a mix of challenging climbs and rewarding stretches through valleys. Routes around Lake Annecy, Beaufortain, and Aravis are also accessible from the area. Discover more in the Road Cycling Routes around Bellecombe guide.
Yes, Bellecombe is well-equipped for mountain biking, including electric mountain biking (VTTAE). Various itineraries are available, and the Mont Rond chairlift operates on certain days to facilitate access to trails. The Val d'Arly also provides options for all-terrain scooters. Consult the MTB Trails around Bellecombe guide for detailed routes.
Bellecombe offers several options suitable for families, particularly with its diverse hiking trails. There are easy walks through forests and clearings, often featuring streams and waterfalls, which are less strenuous. These routes provide opportunities to enjoy the alpine scenery without significant difficulty. Specific family-friendly cycling routes can also be found within the varied itineraries of the Val d'Arly.
The Bellecombe region is characterized by majestic peaks, including constant views of Mont Blanc from many trails. Visitors can also encounter alpine meadows, diverse forests, mountain passes like Col de la Fenêtre and Col du Joly, and various water features such as lakes, waterfalls, and streams. Wildlife, including ibex, can sometimes be spotted in the mountain pastures.
Bellecombe is a popular destination on komoot, with over 24,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 40 routes have received more than 2,000 ratings, resulting in an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts using komoot.
Komoot offers several guides for Bellecombe to help plan outdoor adventures. These include Hiking around Bellecombe, Road Cycling Routes around Bellecombe, MTB Trails around Bellecombe, Cycling around Bellecombe, Running Trails around Bellecombe, Gravel biking around Bellecombe, and Mountain Hikes around Bellecombe.
Official information about Bellecombe, primarily referring to Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, can be found through the Tourist Office of Val d'Arly. Their official website is www.notredamedebellecombe.fr. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +33 4 79 31 61 91.
The Bellecombe region, particularly the Val d'Arly, offers landscapes suitable for multi-day cycling tours. Cyclists can connect to routes that navigate through valleys and challenge themselves on surrounding mountain passes. While specific long-distance touring routes are not detailed, the varied terrain and proximity to major passes suggest ample opportunities for extended cycling adventures. Refer to the Cycling around Bellecombe guide for potential itineraries.
Trails in Bellecombe feature diverse terrain, reflecting its alpine environment. Hikers and cyclists will encounter steep, rocky sections on challenging routes, as well as gentler paths through alpine meadows and dense forests. The landscape includes mountain passes, ridges, and valleys, often alongside rivers, providing a mix of surfaces from paved roads to natural dirt paths.

