{"id":2780,"date":"2013-09-12T21:45:07","date_gmt":"2013-09-12T21:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeazur.com\/?page_id=2780"},"modified":"2024-07-28T11:26:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T11:26:54","slug":"south-france","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Biking in the South of France"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8221 lazyload\" title=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mountain-biking-south-france-banner-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8221\" title=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mountain-biking-south-france-banner-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>The Best Mountain Biking in the South of France<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Provence and the Southern Alps have attracted mountain bikers from all over France for a long time now, but it&#8217;s only in recent years that the region has drawn visitors from further afield. With its dry trails, winter sun and easy transport links, the south of France truly is paradise for mountain bikers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The climate and geography of the south of France means there\u2019s superb riding to be had year round \u2013 in summer, choose a higher resort and ride in the cool alpine air. Spend the rest of the year on lower ground, riding trails facing the sea. You&#8217;ll find the terrain in the south of France incredibly varied with singletrack through limestone, wooded areas, and steep mountainous terrain that will satisfy the most extreme riders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>South of France MTB Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>Guided and self-guided multi-day mountain biking trips in the Southern Alps and Provence.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var SABAI = SABAI || {}; SABAI.isRTL =  false; SABAI.domain = \"\"; SABAI.path = \"\/\";<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\njQuery(document).ready(function($) {\nSABAI.init($(\"#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1\"));\n});\n<\/script>\n<div id=\"sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1\" class=\"sabai sabai-embed\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\njQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n    $(SABAI).bind('sabaipopstate', function (e, state) {\n        if (state.container !== '#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1' || state.target !== '.sabai-directory-listings-container') return;\n\n        var url = SABAI.parseUrl(state.url);\n        $('#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1 .sabai-directory-search')\n            .find('input[name=\"keywords\"]').val(url.query.keywords || '').end()\n            .find('input[name=\"address\"]').val(url.query.address || '').end()\n            .find('select[name=\"category\"]').val(url.query.category || 0);\n    });\n    $(SABAI).bind('toggle.sabai', function (e, data) {\n        if (data.target.hasClass('sabai-directory-filters')) {\n            data.target.parent().find('.sabai-directory-listings').removeClass('sabai-col-md-12').addClass('sabai-col-md-8');\n        }\n    });\n    \n    $(SABAI).bind('entity_filter_form_toggled.sabai.#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1', function (e, data) {\n        if (data.container === '#sabai-embed-wordpress-shortcode-1' && !data.target.is(':visible')) {\n            data.target.parent().find('.sabai-directory-listings').removeClass('sabai-col-md-8').addClass('sabai-col-md-12');\n        }\n    });\n});\n<\/script>\n<div class=\"sabai-directory-listings-container\">\n  \n<div class=\"sabai-row\">\n    <div class=\"sabai-directory-filters sabai-col-md-4\" style=\" display:none;\">\n    <\/div><div class=\"sabai-directory-listings sabai-directory-listings-list sabai-col-md-12\">\n    <div id=\"sabai-entity-content-1664\" class=\"sabai-entity sabai-entity-type-content sabai-entity-bundle-name-directory-listing sabai-entity-bundle-type-directory-listing sabai-entity-mode-summary sabai-directory-listing-featured sabai-directory-listing-featured-5 sabai-directory-listing-claimed sabai-clearfix\">\n    <div class=\"sabai-row\">\n        <div class=\"sabai-col-xs-3 sabai-directory-images\">\n            <div class=\"sabai-directory-photos\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/france-bike-trips-mountain-bike-road-cycling-tours\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/sabai\/File\/thumbnails\/14afb07f8eabe5173654391b0cafa3d8.gif\" alt=\"France Bike Trips - logo\" itemprop=\"image\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sabai-col-xs-9 sabai-directory-main\">\n            <div class=\"sabai-directory-title\">\n                <i class=\"sabai-entity-icon-directory-claimed fa fa-check-circle\" title=\"This is an owner verified listing.\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/directory\/listing\/france-bike-trips-mountain-bike-road-cycling-tours\" title=\"France Bike Trips - Mountain Bike &amp; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes Maritimes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Alpes-Maritimes mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>The mountains behind <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/cote-d-azur\/nice\/\">Nice<\/a> provide high altitude riding and uplifts in the resorts. Be sure to check out the Mercantour National Park, La Haute Roya around Tende, and Peille \u2013 ten-time Downhill World Champion, Nicolas Vouilloz\u2019s training ground.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8021\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8021\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8021 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roya Evasion Enduro MTB Trips\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8021\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roya Evasion Enduro MTB Trips\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8021\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Roya Evasion<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>1. Mountain biking in Nice C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/h3>\n<p>Where the mountains meet the sea, discover the Nice backcountry, a land of contrasts and a unique place to ride. 335 kms of trails including 16 graded trails all with breathtaking views over the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. Pick the trails up in Levens, about 26 kms from Nice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_8235\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8235\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8235 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amaury Magnin goes skyward at the Isola 2000 bike park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8235\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amaury Magnin goes skyward at the Isola 2000 bike park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8235\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Photos CR<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/isola-2000\">Mountain biking in Isola 2000 | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With 3 lovely red tracks, an insanely good black aimed squarely at downhill freaks who love getting airborne and 2 long top-to-bottom blue trails, Isola 2000 is fulfilling its promise to become one of the hotspots for biking in the Alpes Maritimes. Just an hour and a half from Nice the Mercantour cablecar will whisk you up to 2400 m giving access to a huge 1200 m vertical drop.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2614 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Haute Roya Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Haute Roya Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Mountain biking in Haute Roya<\/h3>\n<p>The Haute Roya mountain bike area comprises 360 kms of trails graded from green to black. Situated on the border of the Mercantour National Park, there&#8217;s way-marked singletrack looping from La Brigue, Tende, Cast\u00e9rino and Col de Tende, which is the starting point for the 70 km black-graded xc Route du Sel.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_10333\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/sospel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10333\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10333 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sospel MTB Trips with Cool Bus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10333\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sospel MTB Trips with Cool Bus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10333\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Cool Bus<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>3. <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Sospel, Vall\u00e9e de la B\u00e9v\u00e9ra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/sospel\">Mountain biking in Sospel | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A mountainous mountain biking area just half an hour from the Mediterranean which enjoys warm temperatures and dry terrain year-round. You&#8217;ll find nice easy climbs on forest tracks and more technical singletrack descents. You can link in to the Paillon valley and the village of Peille, training ground for some of the world&#8217;s best riders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2623 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Peille Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Peille Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Mountain biking in Peille, Pays des Paillons<\/h3>\n<p>Just 20 minutes from Nice, the Pays des Paillons has 265 kms of mountain bike trails and 20 graded routes from green to black with an equal split of terrain for novice and expert riders. Enjoy the stunning landscape, as you ride the dry trails of this coastal mountain range. Open year round.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_3772\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/auron-saint-etienne-de-tinee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3772\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3772 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Auron Mountain Biking Trails\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3772\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Auron Mountain Biking Trails\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Robert Palomba<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain biking in Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/auron-saint-etienne-de-tinee\">Mountain biking in Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Situated in the Mercantour National Park just 90 kms from Nice, Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e has 60 kms of downhill mountain bike trails and 18 graded routes from green to black with an emphasis on trails suitable for intermediate riders. Ride fast open blues and steeper more technical reds, plus some outstanding XC loops. Lifts open June to September.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2270 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 1120 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 60 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4041 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roubion-Les-Buisses Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roubion-Les-Buisses Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in Roubion-les-Buisses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/roubion\">Mountain biking in Roubion-Les Buisses | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A super little bike park just 1 hour 15 mins from Nice. A good mix of trails for all abilities make Roubion an easy trail centre to enjoy from the off. The blue running under the 2-man chairlift pure fun. Lifts open May to October.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 1710 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 310 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 30 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_8428\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/valberg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8428\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8428 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cecile Ravanel at the Enduro World Series, Valberg, France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8428\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cecile Ravanel at the Enduro World Series, Valberg, France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 EWS<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in Valberg-Guillaumes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/valberg\">Mountain biking in Valberg | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With dry trails and a lovely gradient in a big mountain setting, Valberg in the south-eastern France has been quietly earning itself a reputation as a hot spot for Enduro mountain biking. For the last five years the resort has hosted the Enduro des Portes du Mercantour and in September 2016, Valberg-Guillaumes will host the Enduro World Series.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2060 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 660 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 65 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_8387\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8387\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8387 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky MTB trails in La Mouli\u00e8re\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8387\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky MTB trails in La Mouli\u00e8re\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Roc Vtt Oz-en-Oisans<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in La Mouli\u00e8re\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/la-mouliere\">Mountain biking in La Mouli\u00e8re | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The little resort of La Mouli\u00e8re in the Audibergue mountains in south-east France may have a chairlift from a bygone era, but the mountain biking on offer is well worth the detour. Just an hour inland from Cannes, La Mouli\u00e8re is easy to get to and has 12 graded trails through natural terrain in a beautiful mid-mountain setting. Great fun for a day.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 1640 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 290 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 28 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2954 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes de Haute Provence Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes de Haute Provence Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Alpes-de-Haute-Provence mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, you can mountain bike through terrain that varies from easy trails through fields of lavender to high-alpine technical singletrack. The close proximity of resorts like Val d&#8217;Allos, Pra Loup and Les Orres makes this region of the southern French Alps a great option for a mountain biking holiday. Don\u2019t miss the moab-style terrain of the Terres Noires, the dry dusty downhill tracks of Pra Loup and Les Orres or the epic cross-country routes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/places\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/ubaye-valley\">Ubaye Valley<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/val-dallos-le-seignus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2569 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val d\u2019Allos \u2013 Haut-Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val d\u2019Allos \u2013 Haut-Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. <a title=\"Mountain biking in Val d\u2019Allos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/val-dallos\">Mountain biking in Val d&#8217;Allos | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Val d&#8217;Allos is where Enduro mountain biking was born! 24 different graded trails with chair-lift access criss-cross the Upper Verdon Valley, plus there&#8217;s a bike park and huge scope for striking out on a cross-country adventure.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2371 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 870 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 200 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2572 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Ubaye Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Ubaye Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/ubaye-valley\">Mountain biking in the Ubaye Valley | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ubaye Valley <em>(Vall\u00e9e de l&#8217;Ubaye)<\/em> is mountain biking heaven for cross-country and all-mountain riders &#8211; more than 340 kilometres of waymarked trails and home to the legendary 100 km Transubayenne trail. Find trails for a great day out right through to a multi-day singletrack expedition, and all set to a stunning Southern Alps backdrop. Downhill and enduro riders are well catered for too with the Pra Loup bikepark, Le Sauze, Vars and Val d&#8217;Allos trails nearby.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_5870\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5870\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5870 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hitting a jump in the Pra Loup Bikepark\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5870\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hitting a jump in the Pra Loup Bikepark\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 praloup.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/pra-loup\">Mountain biking in Pra Loup | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Pra Loup is the main downhill mountain biking area in the Ubaye Valley and blends fast and technical trails in a way that will delight purist downhillers. The resort\u2019s main gondola brings you swiftly to 2000m where you can access all 6 downhill trails. Don&#8217;t miss the black Rock n&#8217; Run with it&#8217;s fast open sections and more technical singletrack through the trees.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2130 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 530 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 51 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2576 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Terres Noires Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Terres Noires Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/verdon\">Mountain biking in Verdon &amp; Des Vall\u00e9es de l\u2019Asse | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Verdon et des Vall\u00e9es de l\u2019Asse mountain bike area offers a network of 341 km of trails split into 20 way-marked routes ranging from easy 3 km loops to challenging 30 km rides with over 1000 m of vertical drop. The trails start from 4 towns in Verdon; Castellane, Saint-Andr\u00e9-les-Alpes, Barr\u00eame et Tartonne. You&#8217;ll ride a mixture of singletrack and wider trails, high altitude traverses and fast, technical descents through forests of beech and boxwood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2579 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digne-les-Bains Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digne-les-Bains Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. Mountain biking in Digne-les-Bains and the Terres Noires<\/h3>\n<p>Digne-les-Bains is located where Haute-Provence meets the Alps. 310 kms of MTB trails provide a huge choice of riding suitable for every level. The famous Terres Noires area offers Moab-style thrills. Downhill and enduro aficionados should check out Evo Bike Park (see below).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12384 lazyload\" title=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12384\" title=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9.5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/evo-bike-park\">Mountain biking in Evo Bike Park | Go&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located just outside Dignes-les-Bains in the foothills of the southern French Alps, EVO Bike Park offers enduro and downhill MTB tracks serviced by year-round shuttle uplifts. Ride fast, flowy DH and Enduro tracks peppered with sweeping berms and huge jumps. The terrain is a mixture of forest and open-mountain. There&#8217;s also a slopestyle track, a pump track and an airbag. Open at weekends only with the exception of July and August.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2586 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Buech-Sisteronais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Buech-Sisteronais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10. Mountain biking in Buech-Sisteronais<\/h3>\n<p>With nearly 1,500 km of trails including 490 km of way-marked trails in the Alpes de Haute Provence, this is the third largest dedicated mountain biking area in France. Ride rocky trails, ridges and through fields of lavender. Peaceful wilderness in the Proven\u00e7al sunshine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2589 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val de Durance Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val de Durance Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>11. Mountain biking in Val de Durance<\/h3>\n<p>With 22 routes totalling 550km of way-marked trails, the Durance Valley is a paradise for mountain bikers. A huge area rising from 400m to 1400m in altitude, offers something for all abilities. Biking in Val de Durance is year round and is one of the most beautiful spots to mountain bike in France.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Verdon des Collines Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Verdon des Collines Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>12. Mountain biking in Verdon des Collines<\/h3>\n<p>Located within the awesome Gorges du Verdon National Park, the villages of Esparron-de-Verdon and Gr\u00e9oux-les-Bains are your gateway to 460 kms of trails, including 17 loops from 3 to 60 kms. This is a year round mountain bike destination with trails suitable for all skill levels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2596 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chabanon Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chabanon Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>13. Mountain biking in Vall\u00e9e de la Blanche \u2013 B\u00e8s \u2013 Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/h3>\n<p>With 370 kms of cross-country trails to suit all levels, a world-class downhill run, a bike park and even an airbag, this mountain bike area is pure fun. The Chabanon downhill run drops 2000 meters in 2.5 kms of trail, has chairlift access in summer and is reputed to be one of the best downhill tracks in France.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2681 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne de Lure MTB\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne de Lure MTB\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/magazine\/mountain-biking\/montagne-de-lure-enduro-mtb-trail\">Mountain biking in Forcalquier-Montagne de Lure | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located between the southern Alps and Provence, the Forcalquier-Montagne de Lure mountain bike area has 194 kms of trails including 11 graded tracks from green to black. Ride a wonderfully diverse landscape, along the ridges and steep tracks of the Lure mountain, through villages and the intriguing Mourres rock formations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2964 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hautes Alpes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hautes Alpes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Hautes-Alpes mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>The Hautes-Alpes is a playground for mountain bikers with many trail centres operating chairlifts during the summer months. Don\u2019t miss the bikeparks of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Montgen\u00e8vre<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\">Les Orres<\/a>, and the cross country trails of the Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais, Queyras escarpment, Embrun and the Col du Brian\u00e7onnais.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3190 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Montgen\u00e8vre\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Montgen\u00e8vre\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Mountain biking in Montgen\u00e8vre | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With graded runs from green to black, Montgen\u00e8vre has some great high altitude riding for all levels. XC riders can ride the unspoilt natural terrain across the border into Italy. Downhillers will love the red and black runs under the chairlifts, and freeriders can head to the Chalvet area and ride the jumps, drops and northshore.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2760 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 900 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 100. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3066 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Orres\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Orres\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>16. <a title=\"Mountain biking in Les Orres\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\">Mountain biking in Les Orres | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With consistently good weather and nearly 1000 m of accessible vertical drop, Les Orres is a hidden gem. Two chairlifts provide access to red and black downhill tracks, whilst blue trails snake down with fast berms and low-profile jumps. Recent work to make the bikepark more accessible to beginner and intermediate riders compliments the more extreme northshore, drops, gaps and wall-rides.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2530 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 960 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 80. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2641 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>17. Mountain biking in Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais<\/h3>\n<p>The new Vall\u00e9es du Gapencais mountain bike area offers more than 800 kms of trails with 40 graded routes starting from 9 separate points between 500 and 2000 meters of altitude. Ride incredibly varied terrain through mountains, forests, meadows, lakes and streams.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_9779\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9779\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9779 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Freeride mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res, Ecrins National Park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9779\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Freeride mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res, Ecrins National Park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 OT Orci\u00e8res<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/orcieres\">Mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located in the Southern French Alps in the heart of the spectacular Ecrins National Park, Orci\u00e8res has 8 downhill tracks, 5 enduro trails and access to some 750 km of FFC waymarked XC trails. 3 lifts whisk bikers up to 2650 m and if you ride all the way to the bottom of the valley there&#8217;s some 1800 m vertical drop. Although the bike park&#8217;s not huge, there&#8217;s plenty of riding to keep intermediate and advanced riders entertained for a few days. XC riders can explore the network of FFC trails in the Champsaur Valley &#8211; see below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2647 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>18. Mountain biking in Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar<\/h3>\n<p>The Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar mountain bike area is not to be missed. From the Orci\u00e8res 1850 bike park to the miles of flowing single track in the valley, there&#8217;s something for everyone. For a multi-day cross-country epic, try the 230 km Tour de la Vagaude.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3197 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/serre-chevalier\">Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The trails in Serre Chevalier really take advantage of the perfect gradient for mountain biking. You\u2019ll find 10 downhill trails with chairlift access between Chantemerle and Villeneuve la Salle, with the cross-country loops just across the valley. Let the brakes off and ride the flowy La Ricelle and L&#8217;Or\u00e9e du Bois trails flat out.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2492 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 1142 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 193. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2652 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>20. Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain biking in the Ecrins is a true mountain experience. Bike through the picturesque villages of the Vallouise valley to the wilderness of Freissini\u00e8res and the banks of the upper Durance river. With 200 kms of riding including 15 graded trails, you&#8217;ll find everything from downhill runs to easy family loops.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3194 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Vars\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Vars\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/vars\">Mountain Biking in Vars | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Vars has some amazing enduro style downhill trails, the best of which is the Balcon de Vars which involves a bit of pedaling but the reward is an outstanding singletrack traverse with stunning views across the valley. If you like to ride fast downhill, you&#8217;ll love the flow of the Taillefer trail.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2580 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 930 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 111. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2655 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on mountain biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on mountain biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>22. Mountain Biking in Embrunais &#8211; Savinois<\/h3>\n<p>On the edge of the Ecrins National Park, along the Serre-Pon\u00e7on lake this superb mountain biking area links 15 villages and takes in forests, meadows and rivers. The designated MTB area offers 380 km of way-marked trails, including 31 graded trails and a 30 km long descent! If you&#8217;re feeling fit you could tackle the 180 km Tour de l&#8217;Embrunais.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2671 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Brian\u00e7onnais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Brian\u00e7onnais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>23. Mountain Biking in Grand Brian\u00e7onnais<\/h3>\n<p>Where the Hautes-Alpes meet Savoie, 36 kms north west of Brian\u00e7on, the Grand Brian\u00e7onnais is a fantastic mountain bike area with 589 kms of waymarked trails including 46 graded trails. Ride high altitude trails through the beautiful valley of La Guisane and snake down singletrack through the Sestri\u00e8re forest towards Italian border.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_8330\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8330\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8330 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill mountain biking in Le D\u00e9voluy, Hautes Alpes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8330\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill mountain biking in Le D\u00e9voluy, Hautes Alpes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 OT du D\u00e9voluy<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/le-devoluy\">Mountain Biking in Le D\u00e9voluy | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>262 kilometres of waymarked cross-country trails including 16 graded trails from green to black, plus 6 super-fun downhill tracks accessible from Superd\u00e9voluy and La Joue du Loup and a 12 km enduro trail. Ride through majestic mountainous terrain, forests and meadows, or enjoy chairlift access in summer and hit the downhill mountain bike trails and northshore tracks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_2676\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2676\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2676 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Guillestrois Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2676\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Guillestrois Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Stephan Neuhauser<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>25. Mountain Biking in Guillestrois<\/h3>\n<p>Epic cross-country mountain bike trails between the Ecrins and the Queyras ranges. Ride on mountain tracks and climb through forests of larch trees before picking up pace through green alpine meadowns. For an XC adventure, try the superb 3-day tour du Guillestrois, or the easier Tour de la Durance which runs along the banks of the Durance river.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_9560\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9560\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9560 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"High Alpine mountain biking in the Queyras\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9560\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"High Alpine mountain biking in the Queyras\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 france-bike-trips.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/queyras\">Mountain Biking in the Queyras | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Right on the border with Italy, the Queyras and Val Varaita mountain bike area has 354 kms of trails including 21 graded tracks. Challenging climbs, technical descents, exposed ridges and fast flowy forest runs. This is high alpine mountain biking at it&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position.png\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2966 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Var Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Var Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Var mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>Var stretches north from the gulf of St Tropez to the Gorges du Verdon and west from the Esterel mountains to the lavender fields of Provence. Ride the dry, rocky trails of the Saint Tropez backcountry, on an island off Hy\u00e8res or find more challenging terrain in the Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2634 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>27. Mountain biking in Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon<\/h3>\n<p>Linking 3 villages, Ginasservis, Saint Julien le Montagnier and Vinon sur Verdon, Vinon-sur-Verdon, the Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon mountain bike area offers 218 kms of mtb trails including 31 graded trails from green to black. A 40 km cross-country route links the 3 villages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2658 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ile de Porquerolles Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ile de Porquerolles Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>28. Mountain Biking in Hy\u00e8res &#8211; Les Iles d&#8217;Or<\/h3>\n<p>5 separate dedicated mountain bike areas make up the total 95 kms of graded trails from green to red. The biking is split between the mainland and the beautiful Ile de Porquerolles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position.png\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2962 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>You have the rolling hills of lower <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/provence\/\">Provence<\/a> and the beautiful countryside of Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, Garlaban (the Pagnol hills) between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. Not forgetting the picturesque <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/provence\/the-luberon\/\">Luberon<\/a> and Les Alpilles in the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2610 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Alpilles\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Alpilles\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>29. Mountain biking in Les Alpilles<\/h3>\n<p>Les Alpilles is a Regional Natural Parc roughly 25 kms by 10 kms in the heart of the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne and made up of forested limestone pinnacles criss-crossed with an extensive network of mountain bike trails. Real mountains and outstanding cross-country riding half way between the Alps and the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2629 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garlaban Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garlaban Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>30. Mountain biking in Garlaban<\/h3>\n<p>Located in the heart of Provence between Marseille, Aubagne and Allauch, the Garlaban range is renowned for its association with Marcel Pagnol and attracts mountain bikers who enjoy the picturesque escarpments, dry, rocky trails and challenging climbs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2632 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sainte Victoire Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sainte Victoire Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>31. Mountain Biking in Le Grand Site Sainte-Victoire<\/h3>\n<p>Located between the Vall\u00e9e de la Durance to the north and the Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Arc to the south, Le Grand Site Sainte-Victoire covers 34,000 hectares east of Aix-en-Provence. You can pick up way-marked mountain bike loops from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde and Vauvenargues. With 24 graded trails, all levels are catered for but there&#8217;s an abundance of technical rocky descents and fast singletrack.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_5600\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5600\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5600\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Damien Rosso<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>32. Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal<\/h3>\n<p>At Rustrel, north-east of the town of Apt in the Luberon there&#8217;s a stunning and unique landscape of red-ochre rock known as the Colorado Proven\u00e7al. This, the birthplace of freeriding in France, is famous for its dry dusty trails peppered with jumps, drop-offs and berms. Ride through mini canyons complete with weird towering rock formations and fast, technical forested runs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9440 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png\" alt=\"Map showing the position of Dr\u00f4me in the South of France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map.png 553w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png\" alt=\"Map showing the position of Dr\u00f4me in the South of France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map.png 553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Dr\u00f4me mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>Dr\u00f4me is the region where Provence meets the Alps. Home to some of the best all-mountain\/enduro riding in France you&#8217;ve got dry, rocky trails, huge vertical drop and epic multi-day itineraries including the part of the renowned Chemins du Soleil.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_9434\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[2780]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9434\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9434 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Trail with a view in the Pays Diois\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9434\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Trail with a view in the Pays Diois\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 France Bike Trips<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/pays-diois\">Mountain Biking in the Pays Diois | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Pays Diois in the Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale is without doubt one of the top locations in southern France for enduro mountain biking. Epic pre-Alp terrain harbours superb dry and rocky singletrack that can be ridden year-round. With 29 FFC waymarked trails graded from green to black, Le Pays Diois has a total of 686 km riding. The Diois is also home to the Clairette de Die (a refreshing sparkling wine), perfect after a long day&#8217;s riding in the sun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3091 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Tignes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Tignes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mountain Biking in the French Alps<\/h3>\n<p>If you like fast trails, endless lifts and high-altitude technical terrain, it&#8217;s hard to beat the Alps of Haute-Savoie, Is\u00e8re and Savoie. Make sure you check out resorts like Les Deux Alpes, Chamonix, Morzine and Les Gets:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Mountain Biking in the French Alps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\">Mountain Biking in the French Alps | Go &gt;<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur weather and trail conditions<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re pretty much guaranteed blue skies and sunshine during the summer months in the Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur region of the south of France, and a good number of trail centers at lower altitude are open for mountain biking right through the year. Good weather means dry, dusty trails and the trails in this part of France tend to be much quieter than in the big resorts further north meaning smaller queues for lifts and less braking bumps. The gradients in resorts like Les Orres and Val d&#8217;Allos aren&#8217;t too steep and just right for picking up some good speed without having to go hard on the brakes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8221 lazyload\" title=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mountain-biking-south-france-banner-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8221\" title=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/mountain-biking-south-france-banner-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the South of France\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>The Best Mountain Biking in the South of France<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Provence and the Southern Alps have attracted mountain bikers from all over France for a long time now, but it&#8217;s only in recent years that the region has drawn visitors from further afield. With its dry trails, winter sun and easy transport links, the south of France truly is paradise for mountain bikers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The climate and geography of the south of France means there\u2019s superb riding to be had year round \u2013 in summer, choose a higher resort and ride in the cool alpine air. Spend the rest of the year on lower ground, riding trails facing the sea. You&#8217;ll find the terrain in the south of France incredibly varied with singletrack through limestone, wooded areas, and steep mountainous terrain that will satisfy the most extreme riders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>South of France MTB Holidays<\/h2>\n<p>Guided and self-guided multi-day mountain biking trips in the Southern Alps and Provence.<\/p>\n[sabai-directory-listings category=cycle-tours-holidays address=chambery featured_only=1 hide_nav=1 hide_pager=1]\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Where to go mountain biking in the South of France<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=zbv027DCMIPM.kE0RolP_ErPw\" width=\"730\" height=\"350\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2960 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes Maritimes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes Maritimes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-maritimes-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Alpes-Maritimes mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>The mountains behind <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/cote-d-azur\/nice\/\">Nice<\/a> provide high altitude riding and uplifts in the resorts. Be sure to check out the Mercantour National Park, La Haute Roya around Tende, and Peille \u2013 ten-time Downhill World Champion, Nicolas Vouilloz\u2019s training ground.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n[caption id=\"attachment_8021\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8021 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roya Evasion Enduro MTB Trips\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roya Evasion Enduro MTB Trips\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/roya-evasion-enduro-mtb-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Roya Evasion[\/caption]\n<h3>1. Mountain biking in Nice C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur<\/h3>\n<p>Where the mountains meet the sea, discover the Nice backcountry, a land of contrasts and a unique place to ride. 335 kms of trails including 16 graded trails all with breathtaking views over the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur. Pick the trails up in Levens, about 26 kms from Nice.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_8235\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8235 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amaury Magnin goes skyward at the Isola 2000 bike park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amaury Magnin goes skyward at the Isola 2000 bike park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/isola-2000-mtb-airtime-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Photos CR[\/caption]\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/isola-2000\">Mountain biking in Isola 2000 | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With 3 lovely red tracks, an insanely good black aimed squarely at downhill freaks who love getting airborne and 2 long top-to-bottom blue trails, Isola 2000 is fulfilling its promise to become one of the hotspots for biking in the Alpes Maritimes. Just an hour and a half from Nice the Mercantour cablecar will whisk you up to 2400 m giving access to a huge 1200 m vertical drop.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2614 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Haute Roya Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Haute Roya Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/haute-roya-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Mountain biking in Haute Roya<\/h3>\n<p>The Haute Roya mountain bike area comprises 360 kms of trails graded from green to black. Situated on the border of the Mercantour National Park, there&#8217;s way-marked singletrack looping from La Brigue, Tende, Cast\u00e9rino and Col de Tende, which is the starting point for the 70 km black-graded xc Route du Sel.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_10333\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/sospel\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10333 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sospel MTB Trips with Cool Bus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-10333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sospel MTB Trips with Cool Bus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/cool-bus-sospel-mtb-trips-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Cool Bus[\/caption]\n<h3>3. <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Sospel, Vall\u00e9e de la B\u00e9v\u00e9ra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/sospel\">Mountain biking in Sospel | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A mountainous mountain biking area just half an hour from the Mediterranean which enjoys warm temperatures and dry terrain year-round. You&#8217;ll find nice easy climbs on forest tracks and more technical singletrack descents. You can link in to the Paillon valley and the village of Peille, training ground for some of the world&#8217;s best riders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2623 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Peille Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Peille Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/peille-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Mountain biking in Peille, Pays des Paillons<\/h3>\n<p>Just 20 minutes from Nice, the Pays des Paillons has 265 kms of mountain bike trails and 20 graded routes from green to black with an equal split of terrain for novice and expert riders. Enjoy the stunning landscape, as you ride the dry trails of this coastal mountain range. Open year round.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_3772\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/auron-saint-etienne-de-tinee\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3772 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Auron Mountain Biking Trails\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-3772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Auron Mountain Biking Trails\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/auron-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9Robert Palomba[\/caption]\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain biking in Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/auron-saint-etienne-de-tinee\">Mountain biking in Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Situated in the Mercantour National Park just 90 kms from Nice, Auron-Saint Etienne de Tin\u00e9e has 60 kms of downhill mountain bike trails and 18 graded routes from green to black with an emphasis on trails suitable for intermediate riders. Ride fast open blues and steeper more technical reds, plus some outstanding XC loops. Lifts open June to September.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2270 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 1120 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 60 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4041 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roubion-Les-Buisses Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Roubion-Les-Buisses Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/roubion-mountain-biking1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in Roubion-les-Buisses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/roubion\">Mountain biking in Roubion-Les Buisses | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A super little bike park just 1 hour 15 mins from Nice. A good mix of trails for all abilities make Roubion an easy trail centre to enjoy from the off. The blue running under the 2-man chairlift pure fun. Lifts open May to October.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 1710 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 310 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 30 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_8428\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/valberg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8428 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cecile Ravanel at the Enduro World Series, Valberg, France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Cecile Ravanel at the Enduro World Series, Valberg, France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ews-mtb-valberg-cecile-ravanel-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 EWS[\/caption]\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in Valberg-Guillaumes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/valberg\">Mountain biking in Valberg | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With dry trails and a lovely gradient in a big mountain setting, Valberg in the south-eastern France has been quietly earning itself a reputation as a hot spot for Enduro mountain biking. For the last five years the resort has hosted the Enduro des Portes du Mercantour and in September 2016, Valberg-Guillaumes will host the Enduro World Series.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2060 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 660 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 65 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_8387\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8387 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky MTB trails in La Mouli\u00e8re\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky MTB trails in La Mouli\u00e8re\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/rocky-mtb-trails-la-mouliere-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Roc Vtt Oz-en-Oisans[\/caption]\n<h3><a title=\"Mountain Biking in La Mouli\u00e8re\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/la-mouliere\">Mountain biking in La Mouli\u00e8re | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The little resort of La Mouli\u00e8re in the Audibergue mountains in south-east France may have a chairlift from a bygone era, but the mountain biking on offer is well worth the detour. Just an hour inland from Cannes, La Mouli\u00e8re is easy to get to and has 12 graded trails through natural terrain in a beautiful mid-mountain setting. Great fun for a day.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 1640 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 290 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 28 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2954 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes de Haute Provence Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Alpes de Haute Provence Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/alpes-de-haute-provence-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Alpes-de-Haute-Provence mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>In the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, you can mountain bike through terrain that varies from easy trails through fields of lavender to high-alpine technical singletrack. The close proximity of resorts like Val d'Allos, Pra Loup and Les Orres makes this region of the southern French Alps a great option for a mountain biking holiday. Don\u2019t miss the moab-style terrain of the Terres Noires, the dry dusty downhill tracks of Pra Loup and Les Orres or the epic cross-country routes of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/places\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/ubaye-valley\">Ubaye Valley<\/a>.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/val-dallos-le-seignus\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2569 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val d\u2019Allos \u2013 Haut-Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val d\u2019Allos \u2013 Haut-Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/transverdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. <a title=\"Mountain biking in Val d\u2019Allos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/val-dallos\">Mountain biking in Val d&#8217;Allos | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Val d&#8217;Allos is where Enduro mountain biking was born! 24 different graded trails with chair-lift access criss-cross the Upper Verdon Valley, plus there&#8217;s a bike park and huge scope for striking out on a cross-country adventure.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2371 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 870 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 200 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2572 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Ubaye Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Ubaye Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/vallee-de-lubaye-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/ubaye-valley\">Mountain biking in the Ubaye Valley | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ubaye Valley <em>(Vall\u00e9e de l&#8217;Ubaye)<\/em> is mountain biking heaven for cross-country and all-mountain riders &#8211; more than 340 kilometres of waymarked trails and home to the legendary 100 km Transubayenne trail. Find trails for a great day out right through to a multi-day singletrack expedition, and all set to a stunning Southern Alps backdrop. Downhill and enduro riders are well catered for too with the Pra Loup bikepark, Le Sauze, Vars and Val d&#8217;Allos trails nearby.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_5870\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5870 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hitting a jump in the Pra Loup Bikepark\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5870\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Hitting a jump in the Pra Loup Bikepark\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/pra-loup-mountain-biking-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 praloup.com[\/caption]\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/pra-loup\">Mountain biking in Pra Loup | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Pra Loup is the main downhill mountain biking area in the Ubaye Valley and blends fast and technical trails in a way that will delight purist downhillers. The resort\u2019s main gondola brings you swiftly to 2000m where you can access all 6 downhill trails. Don&#8217;t miss the black Rock n&#8217; Run with it&#8217;s fast open sections and more technical singletrack through the trees.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2130 m <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 530 m<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 51 <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2576 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Terres Noires Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Terres Noires Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/terres-noires-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/verdon\">Mountain biking in Verdon &amp; Des Vall\u00e9es de l\u2019Asse | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Verdon et des Vall\u00e9es de l\u2019Asse mountain bike area offers a network of 341 km of trails split into 20 way-marked routes ranging from easy 3 km loops to challenging 30 km rides with over 1000 m of vertical drop. The trails start from 4 towns in Verdon; Castellane, Saint-Andr\u00e9-les-Alpes, Barr\u00eame et Tartonne. You&#8217;ll ride a mixture of singletrack and wider trails, high altitude traverses and fast, technical descents through forests of beech and boxwood.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2579 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digne-les-Bains Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Digne-les-Bains Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/digne-les-bains-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. Mountain biking in Digne-les-Bains and the Terres Noires<\/h3>\n<p>Digne-les-Bains is located where Haute-Provence meets the Alps. 310 kms of MTB trails provide a huge choice of riding suitable for every level. The famous Terres Noires area offers Moab-style thrills. Downhill and enduro aficionados should check out Evo Bike Park (see below).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12384 lazyload\" title=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-12384\" title=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Evo Bike Park Chainsaw Trail\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/evo-bike-park-chainsaw-trail-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9.5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/evo-bike-park\">Mountain biking in Evo Bike Park | Go&gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located just outside Dignes-les-Bains in the foothills of the southern French Alps, EVO Bike Park offers enduro and downhill MTB tracks serviced by year-round shuttle uplifts. Ride fast, flowy DH and Enduro tracks peppered with sweeping berms and huge jumps. The terrain is a mixture of forest and open-mountain. There&#8217;s also a slopestyle track, a pump track and an airbag. Open at weekends only with the exception of July and August.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2586 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Buech-Sisteronais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Buech-Sisteronais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/buech-sisteronais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>10. Mountain biking in Buech-Sisteronais<\/h3>\n<p>With nearly 1,500 km of trails including 490 km of way-marked trails in the Alpes de Haute Provence, this is the third largest dedicated mountain biking area in France. Ride rocky trails, ridges and through fields of lavender. Peaceful wilderness in the Proven\u00e7al sunshine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2589 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val de Durance Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Val de Durance Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/val-de-durance-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>11. Mountain biking in Val de Durance<\/h3>\n<p>With 22 routes totalling 550km of way-marked trails, the Durance Valley is a paradise for mountain bikers. A huge area rising from 400m to 1400m in altitude, offers something for all abilities. Biking in Val de Durance is year round and is one of the most beautiful spots to mountain bike in France.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Verdon des Collines Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Verdon des Collines Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/verdon-des-collines-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>12. Mountain biking in Verdon des Collines<\/h3>\n<p>Located within the awesome Gorges du Verdon National Park, the villages of Esparron-de-Verdon and Gr\u00e9oux-les-Bains are your gateway to 460 kms of trails, including 17 loops from 3 to 60 kms. This is a year round mountain bike destination with trails suitable for all skill levels.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2596 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chabanon Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2596\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chabanon Downhill Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/chabanon-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>13. Mountain biking in Vall\u00e9e de la Blanche \u2013 B\u00e8s \u2013 Serre-Pon\u00e7on<\/h3>\n<p>With 370 kms of cross-country trails to suit all levels, a world-class downhill run, a bike park and even an airbag, this mountain bike area is pure fun. The Chabanon downhill run drops 2000 meters in 2.5 kms of trail, has chairlift access in summer and is reputed to be one of the best downhill tracks in France.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2681 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne de Lure MTB\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Montagne de Lure MTB\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/montagne-de-lure-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/magazine\/mountain-biking\/montagne-de-lure-enduro-mtb-trail\">Mountain biking in Forcalquier-Montagne de Lure | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located between the southern Alps and Provence, the Forcalquier-Montagne de Lure mountain bike area has 194 kms of trails including 11 graded tracks from green to black. Ride a wonderfully diverse landscape, along the ridges and steep tracks of the Lure mountain, through villages and the intriguing Mourres rock formations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2964 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hautes Alpes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Hautes Alpes Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/hautes-alpes-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Hautes-Alpes mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>The Hautes-Alpes is a playground for mountain bikers with many trail centres operating chairlifts during the summer months. Don\u2019t miss the bikeparks of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Montgen\u00e8vre<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\">Les Orres<\/a>, and the cross country trails of the Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais, Queyras escarpment, Embrun and the Col du Brian\u00e7onnais.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3190 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Montgen\u00e8vre\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Montgen\u00e8vre\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/montgenevre-mountain-biking-cropped-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/montgenevre\">Mountain biking in Montgen\u00e8vre | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With graded runs from green to black, Montgen\u00e8vre has some great high altitude riding for all levels. XC riders can ride the unspoilt natural terrain across the border into Italy. Downhillers will love the red and black runs under the chairlifts, and freeriders can head to the Chalvet area and ride the jumps, drops and northshore.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2760 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 900 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 100. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3066 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Orres\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3066\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Orres\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/les-orres-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>16. <a title=\"Mountain biking in Les Orres\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/les-orres\">Mountain biking in Les Orres | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With consistently good weather and nearly 1000 m of accessible vertical drop, Les Orres is a hidden gem. Two chairlifts provide access to red and black downhill tracks, whilst blue trails snake down with fast berms and low-profile jumps. Recent work to make the bikepark more accessible to beginner and intermediate riders compliments the more extreme northshore, drops, gaps and wall-rides.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2530 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 960 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 80. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2641 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-vallees-du-gapencais-mountain-biking-2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>17. Mountain biking in Les Vall\u00e9es du Gapen\u00e7ais<\/h3>\n<p>The new Vall\u00e9es du Gapencais mountain bike area offers more than 800 kms of trails with 40 graded routes starting from 9 separate points between 500 and 2000 meters of altitude. Ride incredibly varied terrain through mountains, forests, meadows, lakes and streams.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_9779\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9779 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Freeride mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res, Ecrins National Park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Freeride mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res, Ecrins National Park\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/orcieres-freeride-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 OT Orci\u00e8res[\/caption]\n<h3>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/orcieres\">Mountain biking in Orci\u00e8res | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Located in the Southern French Alps in the heart of the spectacular Ecrins National Park, Orci\u00e8res has 8 downhill tracks, 5 enduro trails and access to some 750 km of FFC waymarked XC trails. 3 lifts whisk bikers up to 2650 m and if you ride all the way to the bottom of the valley there&#8217;s some 1800 m vertical drop. Although the bike park&#8217;s not huge, there&#8217;s plenty of riding to keep intermediate and advanced riders entertained for a few days. XC riders can explore the network of FFC trails in the Champsaur Valley &#8211; see below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2647 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/champsaur-Valgaudemar-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>18. Mountain biking in Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar<\/h3>\n<p>The Champsaur &amp; Valgaudemar mountain bike area is not to be missed. From the Orci\u00e8res 1850 bike park to the miles of flowing single track in the valley, there&#8217;s something for everyone. For a multi-day cross-country epic, try the 230 km Tour de la Vagaude.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3197 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serre-chevalier-mountain-biking-banner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/serre-chevalier\">Mountain biking in Serre Chevalier | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The trails in Serre Chevalier really take advantage of the perfect gradient for mountain biking. You\u2019ll find 10 downhill trails with chairlift access between Chantemerle and Villeneuve la Salle, with the cross-country loops just across the valley. Let the brakes off and ride the flowy La Ricelle and L&#8217;Or\u00e9e du Bois trails flat out.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2492 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 1142 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 193. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2652 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/pays-des-ecrins-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>20. Mountain Biking in Pays des Ecrins<\/h3>\n<p>Mountain biking in the Ecrins is a true mountain experience. Bike through the picturesque villages of the Vallouise valley to the wilderness of Freissini\u00e8res and the banks of the upper Durance river. With 200 kms of riding including 15 graded trails, you&#8217;ll find everything from downhill runs to easy family loops.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3194 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Vars\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain biking in Vars\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/vars-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/vars\">Mountain Biking in Vars | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Vars has some amazing enduro style downhill trails, the best of which is the Balcon de Vars which involves a bit of pedaling but the reward is an outstanding singletrack traverse with stunning views across the valley. If you like to ride fast downhill, you&#8217;ll love the flow of the Taillefer trail.<br \/>\n<strong>Highest lift:<\/strong> 2580 m. <strong>Vertical drop:<\/strong> 930 m.<br \/>\n<strong>Km of trails:<\/strong> 111. <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Downhill\/Enduro\/XC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2655 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on mountain biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"lac de Serre-Pon\u00e7on mountain biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/embrunais-savinois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>22. Mountain Biking in Embrunais &#8211; Savinois<\/h3>\n<p>On the edge of the Ecrins National Park, along the Serre-Pon\u00e7on lake this superb mountain biking area links 15 villages and takes in forests, meadows and rivers. The designated MTB area offers 380 km of way-marked trails, including 31 graded trails and a 30 km long descent! If you&#8217;re feeling fit you could tackle the 180 km Tour de l&#8217;Embrunais.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2671 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Brian\u00e7onnais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Brian\u00e7onnais Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/grand-brianconnais-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>23. Mountain Biking in Grand Brian\u00e7onnais<\/h3>\n<p>Where the Hautes-Alpes meet Savoie, 36 kms north west of Brian\u00e7on, the Grand Brian\u00e7onnais is a fantastic mountain bike area with 589 kms of waymarked trails including 46 graded trails. Ride high altitude trails through the beautiful valley of La Guisane and snake down singletrack through the Sestri\u00e8re forest towards Italian border.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_8330\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8330 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill mountain biking in Le D\u00e9voluy, Hautes Alpes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-8330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Downhill mountain biking in Le D\u00e9voluy, Hautes Alpes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/devoluy-downhill-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 OT du D\u00e9voluy[\/caption]\n<h3>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/le-devoluy\">Mountain Biking in Le D\u00e9voluy | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>262 kilometres of waymarked cross-country trails including 16 graded trails from green to black, plus 6 super-fun downhill tracks accessible from Superd\u00e9voluy and La Joue du Loup and a 12 km enduro trail. Ride through majestic mountainous terrain, forests and meadows, or enjoy chairlift access in summer and hit the downhill mountain bike trails and northshore tracks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_2676\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2676 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Guillestrois Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-2676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Guillestrois Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/guillestrois-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9Stephan Neuhauser[\/caption]\n<h3>25. Mountain Biking in Guillestrois<\/h3>\n<p>Epic cross-country mountain bike trails between the Ecrins and the Queyras ranges. Ride on mountain tracks and climb through forests of larch trees before picking up pace through green alpine meadowns. For an XC adventure, try the superb 3-day tour du Guillestrois, or the easier Tour de la Durance which runs along the banks of the Durance river.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_9560\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9560 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"High Alpine mountain biking in the Queyras\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"High Alpine mountain biking in the Queyras\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/queyras-high-alpine-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 france-bike-trips.com[\/caption]\n<h3>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/queyras\">Mountain Biking in the Queyras | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Right on the border with Italy, the Queyras and Val Varaita mountain bike area has 354 kms of trails including 21 graded tracks. Challenging climbs, technical descents, exposed ridges and fast flowy forest runs. This is high alpine mountain biking at it&#8217;s best.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2966 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Var Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2966\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Var Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/var-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Var mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>Var stretches north from the gulf of St Tropez to the Gorges du Verdon and west from the Esterel mountains to the lavender fields of Provence. Ride the dry, rocky trails of the Saint Tropez backcountry, on an island off Hy\u00e8res or find more challenging terrain in the Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2634 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Gorges du Verdon Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/gorges-du-verdon-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>27. Mountain biking in Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon<\/h3>\n<p>Linking 3 villages, Ginasservis, Saint Julien le Montagnier and Vinon sur Verdon, Vinon-sur-Verdon, the Drailles et Bancaus du Verdon mountain bike area offers 218 kms of mtb trails including 31 graded trails from green to black. A 40 km cross-country route links the 3 villages.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2658 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ile de Porquerolles Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ile de Porquerolles Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/porquerolles-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>28. Mountain Biking in Hy\u00e8res &#8211; Les Iles d&#8217;Or<\/h3>\n<p>5 separate dedicated mountain bike areas make up the total 95 kms of graded trails from green to red. The biking is split between the mainland and the beautiful Ile de Porquerolles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2962 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-100x100.png 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-2962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png\" alt=\"Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne Map\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/bouches-du-rhone-position-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>You have the rolling hills of lower <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/provence\/\">Provence<\/a> and the beautiful countryside of Sainte-Victoire, Sainte-Baume, Garlaban (the Pagnol hills) between Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. Not forgetting the picturesque <a href=\"\/where-to-go\/provence\/the-luberon\/\">Luberon<\/a> and Les Alpilles in the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2610 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Alpilles\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Les Alpilles\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/les-alpilles-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>29. Mountain biking in Les Alpilles<\/h3>\n<p>Les Alpilles is a Regional Natural Parc roughly 25 kms by 10 kms in the heart of the Bouches-du-Rh\u00f4ne and made up of forested limestone pinnacles criss-crossed with an extensive network of mountain bike trails. Real mountains and outstanding cross-country riding half way between the Alps and the Pyrenees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2629 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garlaban Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Garlaban Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/garlaban-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>30. Mountain biking in Garlaban<\/h3>\n<p>Located in the heart of Provence between Marseille, Aubagne and Allauch, the Garlaban range is renowned for its association with Marcel Pagnol and attracts mountain bikers who enjoy the picturesque escarpments, dry, rocky trails and challenging climbs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2632 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sainte Victoire Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Sainte Victoire Mountain Biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/sainte-victoire-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>31. Mountain Biking in Le Grand Site Sainte-Victoire<\/h3>\n<p>Located between the Vall\u00e9e de la Durance to the north and the Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Arc to the south, Le Grand Site Sainte-Victoire covers 34,000 hectares east of Aix-en-Provence. You can pick up way-marked mountain bike loops from Saint-Marc-Jaumegarde and Vauvenargues. With 24 graded trails, all levels are catered for but there&#8217;s an abundance of technical rocky descents and fast singletrack.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_5600\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5600 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/mountain-biking-france-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Damien Rosso[\/caption]\n<h3>32. Mountain Biking in the Colorado Provencal<\/h3>\n<p>At Rustrel, north-east of the town of Apt in the Luberon there&#8217;s a stunning and unique landscape of red-ochre rock known as the Colorado Proven\u00e7al. This, the birthplace of freeriding in France, is famous for its dry dusty trails peppered with jumps, drop-offs and berms. Ride through mini canyons complete with weird towering rock formations and fast, technical forested runs.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9440 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png\" alt=\"Map showing the position of Dr\u00f4me in the South of France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map.png 553w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png\" alt=\"Map showing the position of Dr\u00f4me in the South of France\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/drome-map.png 553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3>Dr\u00f4me mountain biking<\/h3>\n<p>Dr\u00f4me is the region where Provence meets the Alps. Home to some of the best all-mountain\/enduro riding in France you've got dry, rocky trails, huge vertical drop and epic multi-day itineraries including the part of the renowned Chemins du Soleil.<br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n[caption id=\"attachment_9434\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9434 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Trail with a view in the Pays Diois\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-9434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Trail with a view in the Pays Diois\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/pays-diois-enduro-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 France Bike Trips[\/caption]\n<h3>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/south-france\/pays-diois\">Mountain Biking in the Pays Diois | Go &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Pays Diois in the Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale is without doubt one of the top locations in southern France for enduro mountain biking. Epic pre-Alp terrain harbours superb dry and rocky singletrack that can be ridden year-round. With 29 FFC waymarked trails graded from green to black, Le Pays Diois has a total of 686 km riding. The Diois is also home to the Clairette de Die (a refreshing sparkling wine), perfect after a long day&#8217;s riding in the sun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[su_box]<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3091 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Tignes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3091\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Tignes\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tignes-mountain-biking-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Mountain Biking in the French Alps<\/h3>\n<p>If you like fast trails, endless lifts and high-altitude technical terrain, it's hard to beat the Alps of Haute-Savoie, Is\u00e8re and Savoie. Make sure you check out resorts like Les Deux Alpes, Chamonix, Morzine and Les Gets:<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Mountain Biking in the French Alps\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\">Mountain Biking in the French Alps | Go &gt;<\/a><br \/>\n[\/su_box]\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur weather and trail conditions<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re pretty much guaranteed blue skies and sunshine during the summer months in the Provence-Alpes-C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur region of the south of France, and a good number of trail centers at lower altitude are open for mountain biking right through the year. Good weather means dry, dusty trails and the trails in this part of France tend to be much quieter than in the big resorts further north meaning smaller queues for lifts and less braking bumps. 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