Portes du Soleil · France & Switzerland
Morzine MTB Trails — Complete Bike Park & Trail Guide
Morzine sits inside the Portes du Soleil area — 650km of marked trails across 12 resorts in France and Switzerland, connected by 24 lifts. The riding season runs from mid-June to mid-September. Most riders access the network via the Pleney telecabine in central Morzine and the Super Morzine gondola behind the town.
Below is a sector-by-sector breakdown of the main riding areas, what the terrain is actually like and who each suits best.
Sector Guide
Trail Sectors — Know Before You Go
Pleney Bike Park
Beginner → Advanced · Morzine
The heart of Morzine's bike park and the first stop for most riders. The Pleney telecabine drops you into a network of green, blue, red and black graded runs that wind through alpine forest back into town.
- Green and blue runs ideal for beginners and families
- Dedicated skills area with jumps, drops and berms
- The famous 'Pleney' flow trail — smooth, fast and forgiving
- Multiple red and black options for progression
- Short lift ride from town centre — easy to lap all day
Super Morzine
Intermediate → Advanced · Morzine
Accessed by the Super Morzine gondola, this sector offers longer, more natural enduro-style trails through high alpine terrain. Less manicured than Pleney — more adventure, more flow, fewer crowds.
- Long, natural descents with technical root and rock sections
- Links into the Lindarets bowl and beyond
- Less crowded than Pleney, especially mid-week
- Some of the best enduro-style terrain in the area
- Stunning views across the French Alps
Les Gets
All Levels · France
Linked to Morzine via the Chavannes lift, Les Gets has its own extensive bike park with world-class flow trails and a vibrant riding scene. A full-day trip in itself — or just a natural extension of your Morzine riding.
- Excellent flow trails — some of the best in the Alps
- Well-maintained bike park with clear grading
- Chavannes Park: built features, jumps and berms
- Great infrastructure: cafés, mechanics, shuttles
- Linked via lift — no driving required
Lindarets & Avoriaz
Intermediate → Expert · France
The wild side of Portes du Soleil. Remote alpine terrain accessed via the Lindarets valley and Avoriaz — stunning scenery, technical trails, and a sense of scale that's hard to match anywhere in Europe.
- Remote, high-altitude enduro trails
- Spectacular views into Switzerland and across the Alps
- Technical terrain with natural features
- Links to the Swiss resorts of Champéry and Morgins
- Best explored with a guide — Morzine MTB will show you the way
Châtel
All Levels · France
A short ride from Morzine via multi-pass, Châtel offers world-class trails, great infrastructure, and a slightly different character. Excellent for a change of scenery mid-week.
- Excellent trail variety — green to black
- Well-developed bike park with regular maintenance
- Great après-ride village vibe
- Strong enduro community and local events
- Easy day trip from Morzine with multi-pass
Champéry (Switzerland)
Advanced · Switzerland
Home of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup downhill course. Champéry is a must-do day trip for advanced riders — technical, steep, and world-famous. Cross the border into Switzerland with your multi-pass.
- UCI World Cup DH course — ride where the pros race
- Steep, technical terrain not for the faint-hearted
- Stunning Swiss alpine village atmosphere
- Accessible via multi-pass — a day trip from Morzine
- Champéry bike park offers variety beyond the race track
FAQ
Trail FAQs
Official Resources
Download the Official Trail Maps
The Portes du Soleil publishes updated PDF trail maps every season. Download below or view them interactively on the Morzine MTB homepage.
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