{"id":60396,"date":"2022-08-04T13:14:25","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T11:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/?p=60396"},"modified":"2025-06-05T18:09:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:09:56","slug":"morzine-mountain-biking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ovonetwork.com\/blog\/morzine-mountain-biking\/","title":{"rendered":"Morzine mountain biking – all you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Morzine mountain biking is known the world over, and that\u2019s no surprise. Having hosted the final stage of the Downhill World Cup and with nearby Les Gets hosting the Crankworx festival, it has a well-deserved place on the bikers\u2019 map. Bring your own bikes, or choose the perfect ride from one of the Morzine bike hire shops.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vast network of well-maintained mountain bike trails are what makes Morzine and the Portes du Soleil area a world-class resort. Morzine bike park is also popular if you like to get off the ground!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re considering a mountain bike holiday in Morzine, read on to discover why this is an area you simply have to visit\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Morzine Mountain Biking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whatever level you ride at, you can enjoy a mountain bike holiday in Morzine. As it is well known for downhill, you may think Morzine and the surrounding area are reserved for expert riders only, but that\u2019s far from the truth. Although experienced riders are very well catered for, with technical and challenging single-track routes, there is also a wealth of fantastic downhill tracks suited to less experienced riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summer kicks off with the Passportes du Soleil, an 80km non-competitive enduro race taking in all nine resorts of the Portes du Soleil and a whopping 6000m of descent. The lifts handle most of the uphill so you don\u2019t have to, which makes this fantastic event a great way to see the whole of the Portes du Soleil in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pleney lift, open through the summer season, will whisk you and your bike up into the mountains within minutes. If you\u2019re looking to explore further afield, head on over to Super-Morzine, below Avoriaz. There are a number of great trails here and you can also venture into Switzerland. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Mountain biking in the French Alps is not just for grown-ups! Kids from the age of five can use the lifts, which have been specially adapted for bikes. For more gentle outings there are a number of valley trails, such as those around Lake Montriond. There are plenty of cross-country riding trails out there too, many of which are suitable for young riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As kids learn so quickly, it\u2019s a great idea to book an instructor for the morning or afternoon. A few pointers will help them grasp the basics in no time, making for a more enjoyable and safer time. Take a look at our post on mountain biking with kids<\/a><\/strong> for a few tips to get you started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n \n \n \n <\/symbol>\n<\/svg>\n\n\n\n

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Image: \u00a9 Keno Derleyn, Morzine Tourist Office<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n