MTB / VTT

Chatel

Chatel is reportedly the best Mountain Bike park in Europe and competes with some of the best long established areas in the the world. This area of Europe has long been recognised as some of the best riding in the world and following huge investment in the bike parks and single track and making use of existing winter sports infrastructure, Chatel is now one of the best resorts in the world offering every type or riding.

The Riding

Chatel Bike Park is served by the fast, modern summer ski lifts which means you do not need to do too much pedalling uphill if you are a Downhill enthusiast. For those seeking more excercise and would like to experience the cross country trails, there is over 650km of marked tracks for you to discover. Its possible to cover several miles in a day, not only on stunning single track terrain  but also with some of the best scenery you will find anywhere in the world.

X Country
Beginning your day at either Super Chatel or Pre La Joux you have access to 90km of marked trails right on your doorstep. Using the 24 summer lifts you then have access to the whole Portes du Soleil giving an amzing 650km of single track riding to explore.

6 North Shore Zones - These are all accessed by the blue "Blues & Rock" and have wooden bridges crossing over many natural obstacles with a huge range of difficulty.

The Face Mountain Style - This area was created for the freeride / slopestyle competition that takes place each year in Chatel. This black zone is accessed from the red SX track and mixes modules and natural features. A tough course!

Le Kids Park - For the little guys and girls looking to ride like the big guys and girls there is an area dedicated to getting kids started into Mountain Biking. A great "baby slope" area at the bottom of Pre La Joux next to the dirt jumps, wooden ramps and the 4X.

Check out the Bike Park Map & Bike Park Web Site

MTB / VTT Events

As Chatel and the mountain biking area has developed into one of the best in the world, it now attracts world class events. From IXS World Cup events to Pro Am Mountain Style competitions and enduro races that anyone can enter, its just goes to prove the quality of the riding and infrastructure in place.

2011 MTB Events

• 12th March - Razoesnowbike - Downhill Competition on the snow!!
• 24th - 26th June 2011 - Passportedusoleil - a 75km race around the whole of the Portes du Soleil open to anyone. www.passportesdusoleil.com
• 1st - 3rd July - "The Face" Pro / Am Mountain Style Competition on the famous "Face" downhill course
• 17th - 18th September 2011 - IXS European Downhill Cup Final  

Accommodation Options

Chalet Group Chatel offer fantastic chalet accommodation along with a service to ensure you get the most out of your mountain bike holiday. Fully Catered Packages are available for 7 night or short breaks along with self catered and B&B accommodation. Email us at info@chaletgroupchatel.com with what you are looking for or complete our simple enquiry form.

What We Offer 

• Airport Transfers to and from Geneva
• Accommodation in high quality chalets
• Hearty breakfast each morning
• Afternoon tea, coffee and cakes
• 3 course evening meals including wine & beer
• Orientation of the area to make the most of your holiday
• Bike tech assistance
• Secure bike storage and washing facilities

Other Activities 

There are a whole range of other activities to choose from in Chatel and surrounding area. During your mountain bike holiday we can arrange for a day our white water rafting, relaxing in a thermal spa or instead of riding around the valley, why not fly across it paragliding or on the famous Fantasticable. You can see more details on the summer page of the web site.