Mountain bikers should choose the Portes du Soleil pass. In addition to the 24 ski lifts in the area, they can make use of all of the mountain biking facilities (bike parks, permanent downhill runs, etc.).
Chatel tickets
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INDIVIDUAL
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FAMILIES*
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| Name of the lift |
Adult
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Child
(5-15 yrs)
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Adult
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Child
(5-15 yrs)
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| Super Châtel telecabine |
€5
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€3.80
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€4.50
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€3.40
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| Morclan Chairlift |
€5
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€3.80
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€4.50
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€3.40
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| Pierre-Longue Chairlift |
€5
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€3.80
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€4.50
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€3.40
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Morzine and the surrounding mountains have some of the best walks the Alps have to offer!! Whether it be a short trip up to the Col de Cou, or a hard trek on the Roc d’Enfer, Morzine is the perfect base for your walking holiday in the Alps.
Having lived in Morzine since 1997, we have made it our mission to trek every single trail, and discover all the nooks and crannies hiding in the hillsides!! For those that are wanting the more leisurely walking holiday, then the Portes du Soleil has the added benefit of the lift system being open in the summertime, meaning that you can make use of the many chairlifts on offer to help cover some of the climbs and enable you to travel longer distances!! Read more... (316 words, 3 images, estimated 1:16 mins reading time)
Held on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Geneva, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts around 200,000 people each year. Specialising in jazz, blues, rock and pop, the festival provides groove busting beats that make you want to move your body or just listen in musical awe. The Montreux Jazz Festival has hosted the likes of Stan Getz, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Charlie Mingus and Dexter Gordon since its inception in 1967 and this year’s festival will see the likes of rock legend Lenny Kravitz and R’nB queen Alicia Keys. Head to the fringe ‘Off Festival’ for free open-air concerts, providing a platform for up-and-coming artists. Read more... (252 words, estimated 1:00 mins reading time)
10% discount if you pre book lifts passes before 15 December 2008.
http://ski.chatel.com/forfait-ski-chatel-portes-soleil.html
25% discount on season lift passes bought before 14 December 2008
Accommodation in Chatel click here
The Grande Odyssée husky race is set to return to the Portes du Soleil from 10 to 14 January 2009.
The competition features 20 of the world’s best husky trainers and 300 dogs who will spend five days racing across the Portes du Soleil.
Don’t miss the stage in Morzine on Monday, 12th at l’Erignee.
www.grandeodyssee.com
Book yourself into a great morzine property by clicking here
The “Passportes du Soleil VTT” is first of all a convivial ‘rendez-vous’ for mountainbikers who want to ride for fun! It’s a moutain bike excursion based on the descovering of a territory landing over two countries. The lifts making this mountain circuit accessible.
Remember that the Passportes is :
- 3 circuits of 35, 50 and 75 km
- 7 resorts with simultaneous starts in France and Switzerland
- 13 ski-lifts
- 6000 metres of total vertical descent
- Different routes for cycling uphill on bikes for the more courageous,
- Optional downhill race tracks … Read more... (294 words, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)
On 28-29 June 2008 the 5th edition of the famous MTB event marks the start of the summer season in the Portes du Soleil.
There are three circuits from 35km-80km, six pitstops bursting with regional energy foods and a 6000m total descent! Plus special events for girls and kids, and MTB exhibition in Champery! The MAIN EVENT this summer for all MTB riders.
Check it out on www.passportesdusoleil.com.
If you’re looking for accommodation in Morzine then have a look at the following link to a complete list of self-catered and catered properties from Independent Mountain: http://www.independentmountain.com/resorts/morzine/accommodation/all
SUMMER SEASON WILL START ON SATURDAY, JUNE 7th
Summer season will start on Saturday, June 7th.
Pleney’s cable car and MTB’s downhill track will open every day in June.
The whole Portes du Soleil’s area (24 lifts) will be open from 27th of June to 31st of August.
The swimming pool will open one week later, the 14th of June.
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