Serre Chevalier & Briancon the Heart of the cycling in the Hautes Alpes

Catch our first-hand reports on all that's happening this Summer.

STYLE ALTITUDE HQ is in the Hautes Alps based in Serre Chevalier where we're surrounded by some of the best cycling in the Word.

Again this summer, Serre Chevalier and Briancon will see a stage of the 2026 Tour de France, though not racing through the Valley, but descending down from the mighty Col du Galibier to the Lautaret and then on to Alpe du Huez.

And this guide will show how you too can experience some of the best cycling in Europe in and around Serre Chevalier and Briançon and the cycle routes and Cols you can ride.

Cols Réservés 2026
Throughout the Summer you have a chance too, to ride the various Cols on traffic-free roads on the dates below, but do check in advance with the local tourist office about the exact timings, though usually it's from 09:00 to Noon, read more about the Cols Réservés 2026 here.