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With 380 kms of mountain trails to bike on and chair lifts to get you started, the area has become well known for its terrain. Many events are hosted here, including the World Cup Downhill in Les Gets and the Avalanche Cup in Morzine. Mountain bikers can use these courses throughout the summer, along with the other courses in the Portes du Soleil. There is also the Passport Portes du Soleil which is available for all to enter in early summer. This is a race for the all round riders (downhill and cross country) which takes you all over the area.

Morzine now has a good scene for the Women, with girls camps running regularly and lots of terrain to play with to get your confidence levels up.

We have lived in Morzine since 1998 and can give you a great insight into the best routes to take depending on what you want to get out of your riding... be it leisurely riding with views and lakes for swimming, or exhilarating mach 5 downhill runs!

If you wish to book up a catered Mountain Bike Holiday with us then please do get in touch with us.

Downhill Mountain Bike Tracks

Nowhere else comes close! Come and try the 9 permanent downhill courses of the Portes du Soleil which are all accessible from Morzine!

• Châtel/Super Châtel (blue) - length : 2.5km ; vertical drop : 420m
• Champéry-Les Crosets/Grand Conche (black) - length : 3km ; vertical drop : 470m
• Champéry-Les Crosets/Crosets II (red) - length : 2.5km ; vertical drop : 258m
• Les Gets/Mont Chéry (black) - length : 3.8km ; vertical drop : 620m
• Les Gets/Chavannes (blue) - length : 1.2km ; vertical drop : 255m
• Morzine/Le Pleney (black) - length : 3.5km ; vertical drop : 500m
• Morgins/Foilleuse (red) - length : 2.8km ; vertical drop : 500m
• Torgon/Tête du Tronchey (red) - length : 3.5km ; vertical drop : 650m
• Avoriaz - Le Crot (black) - length : 4.5km ; vertical drop : approx. 600m

Mountain bike "Passeportes"

Follow the 'Free Raid' mountain bike course any time you like with 'Passeportes'.

As a result of the growing popularity of the Free Raid mountain bike event at the beginning of the season, the Portes du Soleil has made the course available to guide visitors around the area, with six checkpoints along the way and a certificate if you complete the course! At tourist offices, or local sports shops buy plates for your bike, a road-book, a Portes du Soleil mountain bike map and of course a book to be stamped at each checkpoint. (18.29€, lift pass included)

Whether by yourself, as a family or with friends, 'Passeportes' is a great outdoors challenge and an adventure for anyone who enjoys open spaces, speed, a good laugh and lots of fun!

The Portes du Soleil Mountain Bike Tour

The 80km of trails of the 'Tour des Portes du Soleil' are made up of 85% downhill, 15% flat and 5% uphill, and are accessed by 23 lifts running every day during the summer season. This incredible trek between Valais and the Vallée d'Aulps is recognised by the FFC (Fédération Française de Cyclisme). On the Swiss sections the route is marked by the Touring Club Suisse. The downhill courses are classed as red runs (for experienced riders), but there are many blue routes in the 12 resorts of the Portes du Soleil where you can practice in safety. Thanks to the lift system, it is possible to complete the 'Tour des Portes du Soleil ' in a day and have an amazing time! Why not spread the tour over two days if you prefer to take your time and admire the countryside, accompanied by the relaxing sound of cowbells and enjoy a picnic lunch on the grass or eat at one of the many refuges along the way.

Free Raid Classic

The mountain bike season in the Portes du Soleil gets a big boost on the last weekend in June with the VTT Mag Free Raid Classic and the "Mondial du VTT" Mountain Bike Exhibition.

The 76 km long orienteering course in the Portes du Soleil will be tackled by more than 3000 mountain bikers. 76 km of varied and fun terrain in breathtaking scenery criss-crossing the French-Swiss border.

NEW IN 2003 - The "Free Raid Kids Classic"

Now children can also ride on the mythical "Portes du Soleil" area !
Children from 12 to 16 will ride about 3 hours, accompanied by French MTB Instructors (Moniteurs Cyclistes Français - MCF)

Click here for more information on the Free Raid Classic

World Cup Downhill - Les Gets

Mt Chéry permanent downhill course has been a World Cup run in, 1996, 98, 99, 2000 and 2002. It will again be hosting the event this summer which all the worlds top downhill riders will be attending. Les Gets can be accessed easily using the lift system.

The downhill course is maintained and secured at all times so you can try out the course at any time during summer.

Downhill Spec

• Altitude Start 1820m
• Altitude Finish 1200m
• Vertical Drop 620m
• Length 3800m

Access by Mt Chéry cablecar then the Chairlift.
Access time 20 minutes

Avalanche Cup Course

World class downhill course. Wide open sections into berms, hairpins, technical root sections, ski jumps, hip jumps, drop offs. Fast open course. Bike wash at the bottom! What more do you need?

The Avalanche Cup is hosted in Morzine every summer and competitors come down the Pleney where the finishing line (a huge tabletop jump) is situated in the middle of town. The downhill course can be done at any time by taking the lift from Morzine.