The French heart of Les Portes du Soleil — one of the largest lift-served mountain bike areas in the world. Huge terrain, serious lift infrastructure, and enough riding to fill a week without repeating a trail.
| Pass | Adult (Day) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full Portes du Soleil MTB Pass | ≈ €29 | Covers all 6 bike parks & every connected lift |
2026 indicative pricing — always confirm current rates directly before booking.
Morzine is the liveliest base of the three — best pick if you want restaurants, bars and an actual town around you in the evenings. Le Pleney is the standout lift here, running since 1997, with a mix of flowing blues and the legendary black "Mainline" run, plus three new black singletracks added for 2026.
Les Gets sits just next door and tends to suit riders wanting a slightly quieter base with strong access into the same connected trail network. Avoriaz is the most beginner-accessible of the three — the Seraussaix sector is genuinely playful and approachable, while Super Morzine (Zore) is where the serious downhill lines live, including Cap Canaveral.
Riders with at least some bike park experience will get the most out of this trip — the sheer scale rewards a few days of exploring. That said, Avoriaz's beginner zones and the Pop Corn Park (aimed at younger/newer riders) mean a mixed-ability group can genuinely make this work, unlike some purely expert-focused parks.
Lifts run mid-June through mid-September 2026, with full network opening from late June. Late June also brings the Pass'Portes du Soleil event — worth either building a trip around or avoiding, depending on whether you want the atmosphere or the crowds.
| Airport | Distance | Drive Time | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva (GVA, Switzerland) | 79 km | 1h 42m | Flights → |
| Bern (BRN, Switzerland) | 137 km | 1h 53m | Flights → |
| Lyon (LYS, France) | 237 km | 2h 49m | Flights → |
| Grenoble (GNB, France) | 240 km | 2h 50m | Flights → |
| Torino (TRN, Italy) | 235 km | 3h 19m | Flights → |
Morzine for nightlife and atmosphere, Les Gets for a quieter stay with the same trail access, or ski-in/ski-out style apartments right by the Avoriaz lifts if you want zero commute to the bike park.
Over 600km of marked mountain bike trails served by more than 20 bike-friendly lifts, across 6 connected bike parks in France and Switzerland.
A full-area Portes du Soleil MTB day pass costs approximately €29 for 2026, covering all connected lifts and bike parks.
Some sectors, like Avoriaz's Seraussaix zone and the Pop Corn Park, are genuinely approachable for newer riders, but the area as a whole rewards riders with at least some bike park experience.
Lifts run from mid-June through mid-September 2026, with full network opening from late June.
Geneva (GVA), Switzerland, approximately 79km away, around a 1 hour 42 minute drive.