The Portes du Soleil is renowned as one
of the best mountain biking areas in the world. Whether you are hard-core
or enjoy a cruise there are tracks to suit you. You can bring
your own bike or hire locally. |
The Portes du Soleil facts speak for themselves:
- 2 countries - France and Switzerland
- 6 cable cars and chair lifts take the hard work out of the climbs
- Artificial trial mountain bike parks, biker cross and slalom
courses to test your skill
- 13 Resorts - 7 in France and 6 in Switzerland
- Bike repair points
- 6 permanent downhill courses, including world cup runs
- High pressure hoses to clean your bike
- 1,000 km of marked VTT tracks and paths
- Lift pass prices
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| Whether you are a family wanting a few days ride or a hard-core adrenaline junky out for a mad week there are areas and itineraries to suit all abilities.
The terrain varies from wide smooth cart tracks to steep thin muddy technical descents. The lift
system takes the hard work out of climbing, so whatever your fitness you will soon reach the high tracks and breathtaking scenery.
The VTT trails are well sign posted and marked (like ski pistes) by level of difficulty with colours from greens to blacks!
The 76 km orientating course which crosses France and Switzerland will be tackled by over 3000 mountain bikers this year. |
| Mountain bike "Passeporte"
available at tourist offices and sports shops. You are supplied with
a map and booklet to follow a course with 6 checkpoints. Get your book
stamped and complete the course to obtain a certificate. A great fun
challenge for all. The cost is 18 Euro including lift passes. |
Mountain bike hire prices (Euro) |
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1 day |
3 days |
6 days |
Child's bike |
15 |
30 |
80 |
Adult front suspension |
25 |
80 |
135 |
Adult full suspension |
35 |
105 |
195 |
| These
are indication prices charged by our suppliers and could be subject to change
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