Chatel is being reported as possibly the best Mountain Bike area in France and Europe, surpassing the reputation of Morzine and Les Gets with its superb Downhill Tracks at Pre Le Joux and its easy access to Switzerland and Avoriaz. The popularity of the superb and well-maintained tracks means anyone who has visited here has raved about it! The continual development of downhill tracks, the hosting of Slope and Freestyle Competitions attracting International Mountain Biking Superstars, Chatel is the place to visit for Mountain Biking.
As a village, Chatel is making great progress in the Mountain Biking industry, better facilities are being created all the time along with host of places to hire all styles of bikes. You may wish to bring your own. We can arrange for them to be collected along with you from the airport. Ask any of our chalet owners about their details reference wash down areas, secure basements and storage areas and any other facilities to cope with the ardent biker.
Overview of Chatel Mountain Biking Area
Chatel is also a part of the Portes du Soleil area, which means that you'll be able to ride from one resort to the other using lifts and marked tracks, just as skier does in the winter time.
Some figures of mountain biking in the Portes du Soleil :
- 650km of marked tracks
- 10 permanent downhill tracks
- 4 bike parks
- Some MB trial areas
- And 24 lifts opened and usable with mountain bikes.
For all who love nature and exercise, these tracks are of varying levels, and take you to visit 14 villages and a number of extraordinary sites in France and Switzerland .
Guides and Instructors
State registered instructors take groups out on theme circuits on the Châtel and Portes du Soleil domains every day; both beginners' and advanced training sessions.
Prices:
- Half day from: €18
- Day from: €26
- Half day Private hire (1 to 15 pers.): €90
- Full day (1 to 15 pers.): €145
Summary
Mountain Biking in the Alps is not for the faint hearted and we would recommend that if you are solely coming to the alps for this purpose, then you are very comfortable with your bike riding capability. Instructors and Guides are available to take you out on the superb X-country tracks, about 650kms to explore, which are amazing and with the assistance of the lifts being opened from end of June to beginning of September each year, you will only be going one way and that is down..…well most of the time anyway!
For more information and maps of the area please go to the Chatel Tourist website on the following link: Office de Tourisme de CHATEL
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