Mountain Biking in Les Gets

[Bike Park Morzine]

When you want to go mountain biking Les Gets is the answer

Located in the Portes du Soleil, one of the most popular places for Mountain biking, Les Gets is one of the prime locations. It has more than 200km of trails and connections to 12 other resorts in the surrounding area. It is also famous for its downhill tracks, hosting the Downhill World Cup on several occasions. Found in the middle of the French Alps, Les Gets has tracks which run into Switzerland and Italy so you can easily make an inter-continental journey and be back at your apartment in time for dinner. Les Gets is easily one of the most popular destinations for mountain biking in the region, and while the village itself is small, the whole area is tuned into biking, and you'll find everything you need nearby.

Downhill

Known as the freeriding capital of Europe, Les Gets has some of the most astonishing downhill tracks in Europe, and with just a quick ride across the top of the valley, you could be taking a downhill track into Morzine, or following one of the other trails in the area that mean you can travel for hours without having to exert yourself on the pedals. There are two big courses, the main one at the top of Mont Chery, at a height of over 1820m. It takes two lifts to get to the top of the course, and then you can power down through woods to the bottom of the course.

On the other side of the valley, the second course of downhill mountain biking Les Gets has to offer is more gentle, with less skill required but with some high chicanes and ending in a cross country rock trail that can challenge even the most skilled of riders.

Family biking

If you want to take your whole family mountain biking, Les Gets has plenty of entertainment for all ages. You can find a host of different tracks and cycle routes which will allow beginners and younger children to get involved in mountain biking. There is a Kids' Zone especially for the young people, and a number of cross-country circuits which aren't too taxing and will help beginners to get a feel for the sport.

See more at Les Gets

If you want more from your holiday than just mountain biking, Les Gets is also a great place for music, restaurants and nightclubs. The whole area is very scenic, and there are lakes and skiing activities just a short walk away from the village, so visitors can enjoy themselves no matter what their favourite sport. There is something for everyone in the Les Gets resort, and if you want to venture further afield, Les Gets is one of several resorts in the area offering different attractions.

Get more information about mountain biking in Les Gets: http://www.morzine-mtb.com/les-gets/