The 'Portes du Soleil' is the name given to the huge ski area which links Morzine to the other French resorts of Les Gets, Avoriaz and Chatel and also to the Swiss resorts of Morgins and Champerey. It has 380 kilometres of marked tracks and 24 lifts that are open all summer. The Mountain Biking in Morzine and Les Gets is legendary, and it is still by far and away the biggest and the best bike and alpine resort in the alps! The resort plays host to many world class bike events and offers an excellent range of bike facilities and trails which are suited to all levels of rider. Every year Morzine holds the Mountain Biking championships, which attracts many of the world’s best mountain biking descent riders. The area has over 30 ski lifts open to bikers which opens up a massive variety of terrain and allows bikers to cover many miles of terrain into Switzerland and beyond.
The Portes du Soleil has a vast area for bikers to get their teeth into and a great many ski lifts which allow bikers the opportunity for long day trips over into Switzerland. There is a massive amount on offer for all levels of rider, from stunning XC trails featuring hundreds of kilometres of Single Track and Fire roads through to the short but gnarly downhill sections that will push the progressive riders and keep their adrenaline pumping!
The area is a mountain biking paradise, not only does it satisfy the hard-core mountain biker but the area also offers trail riding for the novice. Whatever your ability you wont be disappointed. The ski lift system opens during July and August: specially adapted to carry bikes it serves miles and miles of cross country trails and permanent downhill courses. There is something for every rider from down hill tracks through the trees, which will give you an adrenalin rush, to more gentle routes, suitable for all the family. The resort also boasts the largest area of bike trails with 1000kms to cover and the biggest network of ski lifts open to bikers in Europe. As well as being exceptionally popular for Down hillers with several man made DH courses featuring berms, banks, tunnels and jumps, this resort also appeals to the Cross Country bikers with a staggering 1000 kms + of bike trails comprising of Fire Roads and Singletrack riding.
If you want X-Country or Freeride - the area has 100's of kms of single track and fire r The vast amount of trails which make up the Portes du Soleil naturally mean that there is "something for everyone". The beginners even have "learner" DH courses to sink their teeth on, and the mass of DH tracks on offer grade upwards in terms of difficulty to the Avalanche Cup courses, so the experts are well entertained.
The XC trails are also particularly beginner friendly and of course we know a lot of technical trails for the advanced. The abundance of well linked trails ensure that the beginners can adventure far from home for a long day ride into Switzerland.
There are also trails that wind through stunning alpine scenery, and are supported by a lift system that will enable you to cover many miles of diverse bike terrain over France and into Switzerland. All Levels of competency are very well provided for.
Bring your own bike and store it safely and securely in our garage or hire a bike in town. We provide a wash station for bikes and riders alike with a pressure washer as well as having plenty of space for you to tinker with your bike.
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