The French Alps provide a world-class summer mountain biking destination; mile after mile of trails await the most adventurous of mountain cyclists!
The Portes du Soleil is one of the most popular mountain bike areas in the Alps, providing a network of trails across Morzine, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Morgins, Chatel and Champery.
Thanks to Portes du Soleil’s incredible topography and ever-changing landscape, mountain cyclists will be spoilt for choice, with everything from tree-lined single tracks through forests, to wider and easier routes through Alpine meadows. To put you at ease, there are bike patrollers making regular checks to ensure the tracks are up to scratch and to deal with any potential dangers and risks.
Les Gets
Les Gets is one of the more popular mountain biking destinations in Portes du Soleil, boasting a massive 650km of trails.
Les Gets is not only for expert mountain biker’s. If you have recently begun mountain biking, or are interested to try it for the first time, then Les Gets is well worth considering. The facilities to learn and improve are world class. There’s an efficient system of lifts to get you and your bike to the top of the mountain. The trails are easily navigated, well marked and graded so you know what you are getting into, and there are local facilities for bike hire, lessons and guides.
– Trails suitable for beginners and advanced
– 2,002m summit
– 830m vertical drop
– 1,172m base station
– 24 lifts
– Over 200km mountain bike trails in the region
– Bike park and bike wash
Morzine
Morzine is another highly popular mountain biking area in Portes du Soleil, with trails accessible right from the town centre. Don’t miss the legendary Pleney downhill course! The Pleney bubble car takes you and your mountain bike to the top of the mountain where you have the option to ride down into Les Gets or you can drop back into Morzine. The trail heading into Morzine is pretty challenging to say the least. It features a nice collection of tight tree runs that can provide a refreshing break from the scorching summer sun that can send temperatures up into the 30′s. A lot of water and food fuel is needed if you are to get through a whole day on the Pleney!
– Trails suitable for beginners and advanced
– 1,560m summit
– 560m vertical drop
– 1,000m base station
– Bike park and bike wash
Mountain biking requires endurance, core strength, balance and durability. If you’re looking for a sense of achievement, stunning mountain surroundings offering panoramic views, and a challenging adventure, mountain biking in the Portes du Soleil is definitely the summer activity for you! 
Done it all before or fancy a bit of assistance with the pedalling? Why not try out electric mountain biking?! It’s the latest activity to take the Portes du Soleil by storm, giving riders the chance to free wheel their way around the resorts. Read more about it here. If you’re thinking of heading to Portes du Soleil this summer, we have a fabulous range of luxury summer chalets available for you, including Chalet Grande Corniche in Les Gets and Chalet Twenty26 in Morzine.
Chalet Grande Corniche, Les Gets 
Grande Corniche is offers premium luxury, style and technology. Located just a short drive away from the ski lifts and Les Gets resort centre, it makes for the perfect holiday destination. Sleeping up to 12 guests in 6 en suite bedrooms, there are number of unique features that really set this chalet apart. These features include a quirky slide, a wine cave, a snooker table that doubles as a dining table and an outdoor hot tub.
Chalet Twenty26, Morzine 
Located at the entrance to Vallee de la Manche, this idyllic and private chalet is just moments away from the centre of Morzine. If you prefer your holiday accommodation to be modern and boutique, this is the chalet for you; the interior design has a very modern take on the traditional Morzine alpine style. It’s certainly one for families – the kids will love the latest high-tech gaming gadgets in the cinema room. The adults on the other hand can kick back and relax in the stunning outdoor barrel sauna and terrace hot tub, both offering stunning views down the valley.
Feeling inspired? There’s still plenty of time to book for the summer months. Give us a call or drop us an email to make an enquiry – we’re guaranteed to have the perfect chalet for you.
