The Little Roads of the Sun ®

From Haute-Savoie to the Alpes-Maritimes, the "P'tites Routes du Soleil" already have all the makings of a great cycling route: 890 kilometers punctuated by 44 accessible "little" passes. Welcome to the great cycling trip through the Prealps.

From Thonon-les-Bains to the Mediterranean, the "P'tites Routes du Soleil" cross the Prealps, far from the main roads, and allow you to experience a first-hand experience of cycling in complete serenity. It is a great crossing that is experienced in "ride" mode, crisscrossing the "back roads" to discover the heritage. After a panoramic picnic or a little swim in the rivers, take the time to discover the products and riches of the region: Savoie cheeses, Chartreuse, Clairette de Die, Lamb of Sisteron, lavender essential oil...

Between wild valleys and mid-mountains, you will discover by bike a palette of varied and beautiful landscapes: from the green hills of Albanais to the immense lakes of Savoie, from the wild expanses of Vercors to the mineral relief of Baronnies, from the lavender fields of Haute Provence to the hilltop villages of the Préalpes d'Azur. The "P'tites Routes du Soleil" cycle-tourism route immerses you in the heart of protected territories conducive to escape.

To welcome and advise you, we have selected 90 accommodations that will reveal the secrets of their region. In addition, the "P'tites Routes du Soleil" (Sunny Little Routes) have been designed to be the first major "connected" crossing, thanks to more than 100 electric bike charging stations, spread every 30 to 40 kilometers.
Ideal for group trips, the electric bike makes climbing the "little passes" accessible and allows everyone to balance effort and pleasure.

The “P'tites Routes du Soleil”, an invitation to a great bike trip in complete peace of mind!