{"id":3949,"date":"2014-06-23T20:48:22","date_gmt":"2014-06-23T20:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeazur.com\/?page_id=3949"},"modified":"2017-12-19T13:32:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T13:32:09","slug":"portes-du-soleil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking\/french-alps\/portes-du-soleil","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Biking in the Portes du Soleil"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/portes-du-soleil-mountain-biking-730x230.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Portes du Soleil\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/portes-du-soleil-mountain-biking-730x230.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Portes du Soleil\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Mountain Biking &#8211; Portes du Soleil<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Portes du Soleil is a Mecca for mountain biking. If you&#8217;re looking for a dream destination to ride this summer, with its links to 12 resorts, 24 chairlifts and 650\u00a0kms of trails, it&#8217;s hard to beat the Portes du Soleil, no matter what style of riding you&#8217;re into. Read on for the lowdown on the bike parks, or find detailed info\u00a0here:<\/strong> \u00a0<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Morzine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/morzine\">Morzine<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Les Gets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/les-gets\">Les Gets<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Avoriaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/avoriaz\">Avoriaz<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Ch\u00e2tel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/chatel\">Ch\u00e2tel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you ride downhill, freeride or enduro, it&#8217;s happy days for you here. In the Portes du Soleil the numbers speak for themselves: 24 lifts, over 650 kms of trails, 12 resorts, 5 bike parks and a 90 km MTB enduro loop! The five bikeparks are Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz, Ch\u00e2tel and bikepark.ch comprising a total of 50 man made downhill tracks, 22 mountain bike schools and 29 bike shops to rent bikes and buy gear. You can access the whole area with just one lift pass or you can opt for a day, week or season pass for a specific bike park.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"730\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMIZkL__gKk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" gesture=\"media\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The thing that makes the <strong>Portes du Soleil<\/strong> stand out above anything else is the sheer variety of riding on offer. You could very well spend a day riding steep rutted, rooty forest tracks and the next day hit fast swooping singletrack with manicured jumps and berms. Twenty-odd Bike Patrols work every day to maintain the quality and safety of the trails, but the reality is that the most popular runs get cut up with braking bumps in the height of the summer. The Portes du Soleil maintains its partnership with the Lapierre Gravity Republic team this year and it&#8217;s very possible that you could see Lo\u00efc Bruni, Emmeline Ragot, Sam Blenkinsop or Loris Vergier on the trails. Not forgetting 10-times downhill world champion, Nicolas Vouilloz, who has consulted on recent improvements to the trails and enduro loops.<\/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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The\u00a0Epicentre of the Portes du Soleil<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3949]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4161 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Morzine MTB Berms\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg 640w\" 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-4161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Morzine MTB Berms\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Morzine MTB area extends across two very distinct mountains. On one side, the Super Morzine lift takes you up towards Avoriaz where you&#8217;ll find five graded downhill tracks as well as a bunch of other more technical trails. On the other side you&#8217;ll find\u00a0the legendary Pleney, the run itself frequently cited as the best track\u00a0the Portes du Soleil. The Pleney side is\u00a0generally more accessible to beginner and intermediate riders. Morzine is the training ground of choice for many of the world&#8217;s top\u00a0riders and you&#8217;ll frequently see some impressive mountain biking\u00a0when out on the trails. A biking holiday in Morzine means staying in the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil Franco-Swiss mountain bike area. From Morzine, the lifts provide easy access to\u00a0Ch\u00e2tel and Bikepark.ch (Champ\u00e9ry-Les Crossets, Morgins, Val d&#8217;Illiez, Champoussin), and also Lets Gets. All that riding with just one lift pass!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Morzine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/morzine\">Mountain biking in Morzine\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Avoriaz &#8211; Top of the Mountain<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3949]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3970 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-100x100.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-3970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mountain biking in Avoriaz, the most central resort in the Portes du Soleil, has really found its groove in recent years. The opening of the Tour chairlift in 2014 made access to the trails much quicker and easier, so much so that now you can reach\u00a0the start of the trails in less than five minutes! The Avoriaz bike park has 3 downhill runs that snake down through high alpine terrain to the lower level forest (1 blue, 1 red and 1 black), plus 4 downhill tracks in the Lindarets forest that are more freeride oriented with North Shore, jumps and berms. New for this summer is a wooden pump track right in the centre of the resort. Avoriaz also has 3 mountain bike schools and a kids&#8217; skills track.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Avoriaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/avoriaz\">Mountain biking in Avoriaz | Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ch\u00e2tel Mountain Bike Park<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3949]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3391 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chatel Slopestyle\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-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-3391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chatel Slopestyle\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amongst bikers lucky enough to sample Canadian\u00a0dirt, Ch\u00e2tel is dubbed Europe&#8217;s Whistler, and for good reason. The sheer diversity of terrain, innovative use of gradient\u00a0and the quality of the tracks undoubtedly makes Ch\u00e2tel\u00a0one of the best bike-parks in Europe. Ch\u00e2tel is a little gem in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. The bike park is located in the Pr\u00e9-la-Joux\/Plaine Dranse area. It has no less than 20 downhill, freeride and enduro trails and there&#8217;s something suitable for all levels of riding ability. But, the stand out point is the variety of riding the bike park has on\u00a0offer, from the Air-Voltage track\u00a0(a series of\u00a0step-downs, doubles and wallrides &#8211; think Whistler&#8217;s A-Line), to the Black Shore and Zougouloukata lines. In Ch\u00e2tel, you&#8217;ll find ultra-technical downhill tracks stuffed\u00a0with tree roots and\u00a0drops, fast, wide-open motorways peppered with smooth, accessible jumps, North Shore lines and freeride runs requiring 100% commitment.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Ch\u00e2tel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/chatel\">Mountain biking in Ch\u00e2tel\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Les Gets &#8211; The One and Only!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3949]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3990 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"les-gets-mountain-biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-100x100.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-3990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"les-gets-mountain-biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For nearly twenty years now Les Gets has been considered a must visit MTB destination. The secret of its success is making the resort accessible to all abilities, all the while keeping the most seasoned riders happy. Les Gets is the gateway to discovering the Franco-Swiss area of the Portes du Soleil and comprises a dozen downhill trails, 6 all-mountain XC loops and a\u00a0mythical freeride run called the Canyon, known for its\u00a0many alternate lines. Les Gets&#8217;\u00a0mission to be accessible to all means the bike-park is nicely balanced with 6 tracks aimed at newcomers and 6 aimed at advanced riders. In 2013, the Les Gets bike-park introduced a superb pump track right in the heart of the village and the trail beavers continue to innovate, extend and renovate. This year sees the opening of a new elite level DH track on the Mont Ch\u00e9ry side, built by Seb Giraldi, the founder of the Ch\u00e2tel Mountain Style event. That means big air,\u00a0high velocity and lots of adrenaline. The video zone has been\u00a0moved to the 4-cross track for this year. Four cameras film your run and everything is shown on the big screen at the bottom of the track. You can then grab your video and share it on Facebook, etc. Check me out Mum!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Les Gets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/les-gets\">Mountain biking in Les Gets\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil MTB Event<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[3949]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4166 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pass Portes du Soleil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg 300w\" 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-4166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pass Portes du Soleil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>It\u2019s impossible to talk about the Portes du Soleil without mentioning the legendary Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil. This event held over 3 days at the end of June is an opportunity to discover the whole Portes du Soleil area via a challenging 80 km loop. The ride criss-crosses the Franco-Swiss border taking in all the resorts in the Portes du Soleil. There is some pedalling, but the route makes good use of the lift system, employing 15 lifts to maximise the time you spend riding downhill. The Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil is also a huge bike show with the biggest names in mountain biking represented with opportunities to check out and test the very latest bikes and kit.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil MTB 2014\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/event\/passportes-du-soleil-mtb\">Pass&#8217;Portes du Soleil Event\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\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\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/portes-du-soleil-mountain-biking-730x230.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Portes du Soleil\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/portes-du-soleil-mountain-biking-730x230.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain Biking in Les Portes du Soleil\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>Mountain Biking &#8211; Portes du Soleil<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The Portes du Soleil is a Mecca for mountain biking. If you&#8217;re looking for a dream destination to ride this summer, with its links to 12 resorts, 24 chairlifts and 650\u00a0kms of trails, it&#8217;s hard to beat the Portes du Soleil, no matter what style of riding you&#8217;re into. Read on for the lowdown on the bike parks, or find detailed info\u00a0here:<\/strong> \u00a0<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Morzine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/morzine\">Morzine<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Les Gets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/les-gets\">Les Gets<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Avoriaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/avoriaz\">Avoriaz<\/a> | <a title=\"Mountain Biking in Ch\u00e2tel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/chatel\">Ch\u00e2tel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Whether you ride downhill, freeride or enduro, it&#8217;s happy days for you here. In the Portes du Soleil the numbers speak for themselves: 24 lifts, over 650 kms of trails, 12 resorts, 5 bike parks and a 90 km MTB enduro loop! The five bikeparks are Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz, Ch\u00e2tel and bikepark.ch comprising a total of 50 man made downhill tracks, 22 mountain bike schools and 29 bike shops to rent bikes and buy gear. You can access the whole area with just one lift pass or you can opt for a day, week or season pass for a specific bike park.<\/p>\n[embed width=\"730\" height=\"411\"]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GMIZkL__gKk[\/embed]\n<p>The thing that makes the <strong>Portes du Soleil<\/strong> stand out above anything else is the sheer variety of riding on offer. You could very well spend a day riding steep rutted, rooty forest tracks and the next day hit fast swooping singletrack with manicured jumps and berms. Twenty-odd Bike Patrols work every day to maintain the quality and safety of the trails, but the reality is that the most popular runs get cut up with braking bumps in the height of the summer. The Portes du Soleil maintains its partnership with the Lapierre Gravity Republic team this year and it&#8217;s very possible that you could see Lo\u00efc Bruni, Emmeline Ragot, Sam Blenkinsop or Loris Vergier on the trails. Not forgetting 10-times downhill world champion, Nicolas Vouilloz, who has consulted on recent improvements to the trails and enduro loops.<\/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<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Morzine\u00a0&#8211; The\u00a0Epicentre of the Portes du Soleil<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4161 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Morzine MTB Berms\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg 640w\" 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-4161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Morzine MTB Berms\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/morzine-berms.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Morzine MTB area extends across two very distinct mountains. On one side, the Super Morzine lift takes you up towards Avoriaz where you&#8217;ll find five graded downhill tracks as well as a bunch of other more technical trails. On the other side you&#8217;ll find\u00a0the legendary Pleney, the run itself frequently cited as the best track\u00a0the Portes du Soleil. The Pleney side is\u00a0generally more accessible to beginner and intermediate riders. Morzine is the training ground of choice for many of the world&#8217;s top\u00a0riders and you&#8217;ll frequently see some impressive mountain biking\u00a0when out on the trails. A biking holiday in Morzine means staying in the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil Franco-Swiss mountain bike area. From Morzine, the lifts provide easy access to\u00a0Ch\u00e2tel and Bikepark.ch (Champ\u00e9ry-Les Crossets, Morgins, Val d&#8217;Illiez, Champoussin), and also Lets Gets. All that riding with just one lift pass!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Morzine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/morzine\">Mountain biking in Morzine\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Avoriaz &#8211; Top of the Mountain<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3970 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-100x100.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-3970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/avoriaz-mtb-base-camp-2014-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mountain biking in Avoriaz, the most central resort in the Portes du Soleil, has really found its groove in recent years. The opening of the Tour chairlift in 2014 made access to the trails much quicker and easier, so much so that now you can reach\u00a0the start of the trails in less than five minutes! The Avoriaz bike park has 3 downhill runs that snake down through high alpine terrain to the lower level forest (1 blue, 1 red and 1 black), plus 4 downhill tracks in the Lindarets forest that are more freeride oriented with North Shore, jumps and berms. New for this summer is a wooden pump track right in the centre of the resort. Avoriaz also has 3 mountain bike schools and a kids&#8217; skills track.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Avoriaz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/avoriaz\">Mountain biking in Avoriaz | Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ch\u00e2tel Mountain Bike Park<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3391 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chatel Slopestyle\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-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-3391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Chatel Slopestyle\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/chatel-slopestyle-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amongst bikers lucky enough to sample Canadian\u00a0dirt, Ch\u00e2tel is dubbed Europe&#8217;s Whistler, and for good reason. The sheer diversity of terrain, innovative use of gradient\u00a0and the quality of the tracks undoubtedly makes Ch\u00e2tel\u00a0one of the best bike-parks in Europe. Ch\u00e2tel is a little gem in the heart of the Portes du Soleil. The bike park is located in the Pr\u00e9-la-Joux\/Plaine Dranse area. It has no less than 20 downhill, freeride and enduro trails and there&#8217;s something suitable for all levels of riding ability. But, the stand out point is the variety of riding the bike park has on\u00a0offer, from the Air-Voltage track\u00a0(a series of\u00a0step-downs, doubles and wallrides &#8211; think Whistler&#8217;s A-Line), to the Black Shore and Zougouloukata lines. In Ch\u00e2tel, you&#8217;ll find ultra-technical downhill tracks stuffed\u00a0with tree roots and\u00a0drops, fast, wide-open motorways peppered with smooth, accessible jumps, North Shore lines and freeride runs requiring 100% commitment.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Ch\u00e2tel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/chatel\">Mountain biking in Ch\u00e2tel\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Les Gets &#8211; The One and Only!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3990 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"les-gets-mountain-biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-100x100.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-3990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"les-gets-mountain-biking\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/les-gets-mountain-biking-8-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For nearly twenty years now Les Gets has been considered a must visit MTB destination. The secret of its success is making the resort accessible to all abilities, all the while keeping the most seasoned riders happy. Les Gets is the gateway to discovering the Franco-Swiss area of the Portes du Soleil and comprises a dozen downhill trails, 6 all-mountain XC loops and a\u00a0mythical freeride run called the Canyon, known for its\u00a0many alternate lines. Les Gets&#8217;\u00a0mission to be accessible to all means the bike-park is nicely balanced with 6 tracks aimed at newcomers and 6 aimed at advanced riders. In 2013, the Les Gets bike-park introduced a superb pump track right in the heart of the village and the trail beavers continue to innovate, extend and renovate. This year sees the opening of a new elite level DH track on the Mont Ch\u00e9ry side, built by Seb Giraldi, the founder of the Ch\u00e2tel Mountain Style event. That means big air,\u00a0high velocity and lots of adrenaline. The video zone has been\u00a0moved to the 4-cross track for this year. Four cameras film your run and everything is shown on the big screen at the bottom of the track. You can then grab your video and share it on Facebook, etc. Check me out Mum!<br \/>\n<a title=\"Mountain Biking in Les Gets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/mountain-biking-france\/mountain-biking-french-alps\/les-gets\">Mountain biking in Les Gets\u00a0| Go &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil MTB Event<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4166 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pass Portes du Soleil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg 300w\" 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-4166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Pass Portes du Soleil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/passportes-du-soleil.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>It\u2019s impossible to talk about the Portes du Soleil without mentioning the legendary Pass\u2019Portes du Soleil. This event held over 3 days at the end of June is an opportunity to discover the whole Portes du Soleil area via a challenging 80 km loop. The ride criss-crosses the Franco-Swiss border taking in all the resorts in the Portes du Soleil. There is some pedalling, but the route makes good use of the lift system, employing 15 lifts to maximise the time you spend riding downhill. 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