"Bienvenue aux Cyclistes" label — Gîtes de France
CYCLING IN BESSANS
The Col de l'Iseran — 2,764 m — the highest paved pass in France, starting at the residence.
The passes from your doorstep
Col de l'Iseran — 2,764 mThe mythical climb via Bonneval-sur-Arc, the last village before the switchbacks.About 13 km of climbing from Bonneval · road open June to October
Col du Mont-Cenis — 2,083 mThe great balcony towards Italy, with its turquoise lake at the top.Via Lanslebourg · ideal as a loop with the valley
The Haute-Maurienne loopBessans–Bonneval, baroque villages, valley roads.Quiet roads, little traffic outside July-August
Gravel and MTBPlateau tracks, trails to the mountain huts, marked routes.Maps and advice on site from the owners
Designed for cyclists
Secure bike storage
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Basic tools and washing point
Route advice from the owners
When to come
Sleep at 1,750 m, breakfast facing the peaks, and climb the giant of the Alps without a single kilometre by car.
The Iseran road opens in June and closes with the first autumn snow. June and September are the golden months: clear passes, quiet roads, gentle rates. For groups and cycling clubs, the whole residence can be hired — sleeps 23.