Cycling loop: Circuit de Beau Plan / Boucle de Beaune

This route is much less well known and less frequently cycled than the Col du Télégraphe, just opposite, on the other side of the valley, but it is just as beautiful and just as steep... And the road is much quieter!

A magnificent panorama awaits you at the Col de Beau-Plan (view of the Aiguilles d'Arves, Croix des Têtes, Crey du Quart, Les Karellis, Valmeinier).
Road conditions on this route are good, and traffic is low.
There are a number of stopping points, including water in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, and refreshment points in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, Le Thyl and Saint-Martin-la-Porte. The nearest repair point is in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.

Departmental markings: Circuit de Beau - Plan / Boucle de Beaune N°32 black

Vélo de Route" map of "La Maurienne, the world's largest cycling area" published by Maurienne Tourisme and available from all Maurienne Tourist Offices (subject to availability).

From Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, drive towards Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and take the slip road on the right towards Saint-Martin-de-La-Porte. Climb as far as Beaune, then descend to Le Thyl before returning to Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne.