Mountain Bike Information
Everything you need to know about the mountain biking mecca of Morzine & The Portes du Soleil.
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The Portes Du Soleil Mountain Bike Area
Morzine, located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, is a mecca for mountain biking during the summer months due to its world class downhill, enduro and cross country trails.
The town acts as a central hub for accessing the trails of Les Gets, Avoriaz, Chatel, and the Swiss resorts of Champery and Morgins. All these mountain bike centres are within easy reach which makes Morzine the place for a perfect mountain bike holiday in the French Alps.
For Summer 2024 the lifts will be running continuously from 14th June all the way through to 15th September, making it the longest summer season yet!
A summary of the Portes Du Soleil Mountain Bike Area:
- Over 650km of marked trails
- 12 village resorts across France and Switzerland
- 22 ski lifts adapted to carry bikes
- 5 bike parks
- Several 4X and freeride areas
- 7 north shore routes
- 50 purpose built downhill MTB trails
- Endless singletrack
- Multiple beginner trails and kids zones
Morzine, Avoriaz & Les Gets Opening Dates - Summer 2024
Morzine - Le Pleney
Pre-opening: weekends of 31st May – 2nd June and 7th – 9th June 2024
Full season: 14th June – 15th September 2024
Late nights: The Pleney telecabine will be running until 7pm every Tuesday and Thursday from 11th July – 31st August 2024
NEW beginner area: At the top of Pleney in the Nabor and Viking area, opening 6th July 2024
Super Morzine / Zore
Full season: 14th June – 15th September 2024
NEW Late nights: Super Morzine and Zore will be running until 7pm every Friday from 5th July – 23 August 2024
Avoriaz Bike Park
Early season: 15th – 27th June 2024
Full season: 28th June – 1st September 2024
Late season: 2nd – 15 September 2024
Les Gets
Chavannes Express and Nauchets charlift
Pre-opening weekends: 24th – 26th May, 31st May – 2nd June, and 7th – 9th June 2024
Full season: 14th June – 15th September 2024
Mont-Chery gondola
Full season: Friday 21st June – Sunday 1st September 2024
Click here for the full opening hours across the Portes du Soleil for Summer 2024.
Lift Passes
If you're staying with More Mountain for your mountain bike holiday, we can arrange discounted lift passes for you and have them waiting in your accommodation so you can start exploring straight away!
Trail Maps
Our blog Mountain Biking in Morzine is a great introduction to the area.
Where To Wash Your Bike
It's inevitable that you'll need to wash your bike at some point during your holiday. Luckily there are a few bike washes around Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets so you can give it a quick hose down.
Pleney Bike Wash
There are two bike washes at the bottom of Pleney, opposite The Tremplin. You get one free bike wash a day with your lift pass - just scan it to start.
Be aware that only one of the bike washes is set up for use with the lift pass! The other bike wash costs 2€ (coins only) but might be worth it depending on the queue for the free bike wash!!
Avoriaz / Super Morzine Bike Wash
On the left at the top of the Super Morzine Telecabine you'll find two free bike washes that can be used without a lift pass. Queues at the end of the day can be quite long, especially with everyone waiting to get the lift back down. You could always finish your day a little earlier (or later) to avoid this, and then roll down the road back into Morzine...
In Avoriaz town centre there's a WinterSteiger bike wash station that's free to use, and open daily until 8pm. Evolution 2, Avoriaz Sports, and MCF Avoriaz Bike Centre all also offer bike washing services. You can find the locations of these here.
You'll find another bike wash in the Lindarets Bowl which is also free to use.
Les Gets Bike Wash
There are two bike washes in Les Gets, one at the bottom of the main Chavannes lift, and one at the bottom of the Mt Chery bubble.
Mountain Bike Hire
There are many mountain bike hire shops in Morzine town where you can hire a wide range of mountain bikes from downhill rigs to children’s bikes. Our staff will be able to advise you which hire shops to visit depending on your needs.
For guests looking to hire a top specification and well maintained downhill and enduro bike we recommend Torico Performance Bike Shop. Their hire service is very popular so it’s worth booking ahead through their website.
We also recommend Antony and family at Pleney Sports - he has a great selection of rental bikes available.
For families we recommend checking out bike hire at Intersport Morzine and The Bike Academy in Les Gets. They provide great rental and lesson options for all levels so you can book into a group class or book a private lesson and hit the trails as a family!
Mountain Bike Lessons
For beginners or family groups we suggest that you book a mountain bike guide or instructor who will be able to take you onto the trails most suited to your abilities, and teach you the essential skills necessary to progress your riding.
Ride Ability are our recommended mountain bike coaching and guiding company.
Mountain Bike Friendly Apartments
If you're bringing your own bikes to Morzine then you want to know they are securely stored at the end of the day. A number of our properties have secure garages or bike storage for your peace of mind when you have finished hitting the trails.
All our self-catered apartments also come with laundry facilities so you can wash your kit mid-week if needed!