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Mountain biking in the french alps
The French Alps is home to some of the world’s best mountain biking! From high-altitude singletrack to epic lift-assisted bike parks, this region is a dream for MTB enthusiasts. With an extensive network of purpose-built trails, technical descents, and heart-pounding freeride lines, it’s no surprise that France has produced some of the world’s top downhill riders. If you’re planning a mountain bike adventure, must-ride destinations like Morzine, Les Gets, Chamonix, and Tignes should be at the top of your list!
Morzine
World-famous trails extending deep into the Portes du Soleil and endless lift-accessed terrain to explore.
Les Gets
Les Gets of MTB World Cup and Crankworx fame has some of the best riding in the French Alps.
Chamonix
Miles of classic singletrack with huge climbs and fast flowy descents that criss-cross the Chamonix valley.
Alpe d’Huez
With 35 dedicated MTB trails, Alpe d’Huez is at the heart of one of the biggest mountain biking areas in France and offers some of the country’s very best big mountain terrain.
Les Arcs
With 180 km of trails and a vertical drop of nearly 2 km from the highest lift to the valley floor, Les Arcs has loads to offer mountain bikers whatever your riding style.
Provence
With mountains, rivers and the Mediterranean sea, Provence is a haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts. From the exhilarating rock climbing routes in Buoux and to the rafting and canyoning of Verdon, there’s something for every thrill-seeker. The region’s varied terrain also provides excellent opportunities for mountain biking and paragliding, ensuring an unforgettable active holiday experience.
Surfing
The wild Atlantic coast of south-west France has some of the best surfing on the planet. From the powerful beach breaks of Hossegor and Capbreton in the Landes region to the point breaks of the Basque Country, there’s a wave for every surfer. While popular spots can get crowded with talented locals, the extensive coastline offers ample opportunities to find uncrowded waves.
Chamonix
Ski the legendary vallée Blanche
The Vallée Blanche is considered by some to be the ultimate ski descent. If you’re a confident intermediate skier visiting Chamonix, this run is a must. It has everything: it’s thrilling, the views are breathtaking, it’s difficult but doable, and even though you’re only a cable car ride from Chamonix’s centre, you get the sense of being on an epic backcountry trip.
Welcome to Ultimate France
A Thrill-seekers guide
Born out of experiences too amazing to keep to ourselves, ULTIMATE FRANCE is a thrill-seekers guide to the best destinations in France, including the French Alps, the South of France, the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Coast.
Skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, kitesurfing, rock climbing, canyoning, rafting, and paragliding … France has every adventure activity and extreme sport you can think of, all set to a backdrop of stunning landscapes.
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