Mountain biking Holidays in Chatel

Chatel, reputedly the best mountain bike area in Europe, is the place to be and Savoie Faire Holidays can offer a range of accommodation to suit your requirements - from self catered apartments to catered chalets or for a touch of luxury why not stay at La Ferme du Chateau - prices start from £30 per person per night.

Bikers that have already discovered this area come back year after year because of the popularity of the well maintained downhill tracks and the vast terrain open to the x-country mountain biker.

Whether it is the fantastic downhill tracks and bike parks, the hundreds of miles of lift assisted cross country, or the 'off the beaten track' rides you are after, Chatel has it all.

There are 24 cable cars and chairlifts throughout the Portes du Soleil which give unrestricted access to over 650 kms of tracks and paths. There are 10 dedicated mountain bike areas and 5 bike parks offering everything from easy trails to fast technical deccents.

Super Chatel has two dedicated downhill tracks, and the area at Pre La Joux gets better each year. It offer 13 mountain bike trails at all difficutly levels and there are several fun area for new school riding disciplines. There are 5 North Shore zones, 1 four-cross course, freeride areas, a kid's X drop zone with foam pit, a wall ride and plenty more.

Savoie Faire can organise all you need for your holiday including bike hire,in resort transport for you and your bikes, secure bike lock up, airport transfers, accommodation to suit all budgets and other activities. We can also organise a trained professional MTB guide to accompany you on the mountain - 150 euros per day .Contact us   with your requirements for a full quote.

 

MTB Events 2011 in PDS
 

Passportes du Soleil - weekend event

More places are being made available starting from Chatel for the Friday (24th June) for this years Passportes MTB event. You will be able to book your place from 11th May at www.passportesdusoleil.com

Rooms still available for the PassPortes du Soleil 2011 MTB Festival - Chatel 24th - 26th June 

The PassPortes du Soleil festival is your chance to ride the 75 km fabulous tracks linking France &Switzerland in this region.

Event options:

Classic trek : 75km circuit is around the whole of the Portes du Soleil

Intermediate trek: 45 km - enjoy!

Discovery trek: 30 km trek for competent bikers who have not riden in the Portes du Soleil before

Kids trek: perfect for the younger ones

The MTB fair has also signed up 100 of the most important names in the sport. It's the perfect opportunity to see and test what's new, watch stunning pro demonstrations and have fun.

www.passportesdusoleil.com

1st - 3rd July 'The Face' Pro/Am downhill course

17th - 18th September IXS European Downhill Cup final

 
 
 

 

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