Opening from Friday 14 June to Sunday 15 September 2024.
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The ideal downhill mountain bike destination, for riders of all levels
Riding in Avoriaz means enjoying 19 phenomenal downhill tracks and having access to the rest of the Portes du Soleil; a further 600kms of some of the world’s best mountain biking.
The high-quality machine-made trails and handcrafted single-tracks created by a team of enthusiastic shapers have made the reputation of the Avoriaz bike-park. It is appreciated as much by experienced riders as by beginners for the variety of its terrain, while offering an ideal playground to progress.
Add to this a great mountain biking focused atmosphere and regular visits from the world’s best riders and you‘ve found the ideal destination to come and ride in summer.
Here you will find
VTT TRACKS MAPS
Europe’s largest mountain bike area
The French/Swiss Portes du Soleil area was one of the first to promote downhill mountain biking with tracks that have hosted World Cups and French Nationals. While these have made its reputation, there are many other easier tracks forming a network of 650 km spread over 12 resorts, including Avoriaz.
This huge area is covered by a single ski pass giving you access to 19 ski lifts equipped to securely transport mountain bikes.
For your safety and security, the slopes are clearly marked and regularly maintained by the different resorts shapers.
PRATICE THE BIKEPARK
All our trails are specifically designed for downhill mountain biking with various technical features.
S’cool zone / Beginner level.
Flat zone to test yourself and gain confidence on small obstacles and features. Accessible directly from the chairlifts, this is the ideal place to find your feet before starting your first descent.
Green trail / Beginner level
Wide machine made trails on a gentle gradient with low banked corners and small technical features.
Designed for new downhill mountain bikers already comfortable with riding flat trails.
These trails are the “easiest” we can offer, but remember, there is no “easy” in downhill mountain biking and the trails may still be considered “hard” to beginners.
Intermediate level
Wide machine made trails on a slightly steeper gradient with tighter corners and medium sized technical features.
Suited for riders who are already comfortable on green trails.
Advanced level
Narrower trails on a steeper gradient with tighter corners and larger technical features. The terrain is more changeable so expect rocks, roots and off cambers sections.
Suited to riders who are already comfortable on blue trails and have good tech,ical riding skills.
Expert level.
Narrow trails on the steepest gradients and with the largest technical features. Expect to encounter the biggest jumps and drops, as well as the terrain that requires skilful riding.
Warming up on intermediate and advanced trails is encouraged.
We provide ride-arounds from some non-rollable obstacles but remember the ride around is still graded to the trail.
Trail Progression
A tool to help riders progress
Which trail to begin with and which one to ride next?
The answers are obvious with the progression scale of the Avoriaz Bikepark. The scale classifies the tracks according to their difficulty, from the easiest to the most difficult, making it easy to plan your ride and progress with confidence to more technical trails.
Tutorial for riding in a bikepark
Made in collaboration with Bikelive. French comments only.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Downhill mountain biking in a bike park can be risky. It requires a high level of physical and mental fitness, as well as specific equipment (bike and gear). Wearing a suitable helmet is compulsory, and the use of protective gear is strongly recommended (long gloves, knee pads, elbow pads, back protection, etc.).
To begin this specific activity, we advise you to work with a qualified instructor, and not to enter the bike park without knowing the difficulty of the trails and the riding bases.
Front saddles (shotgun type and similar), baby seats and all types of baby carriers used on mountain bikes, as well as trailers, are prohibited on the Avoriaz lifts and bike park. These devices are not suitable for this purpose and provide no protection for the passenger.
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