MTB & Cycling Archives - Morzine Avoriaz

MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

From a stage of the Tour to the whole Tour – Are you capable of riding up a mountain pass every day?

With the Morzine stage of the Tour on 9 July and the arrival of the Tour de France in Morzine on 15 July, the roads and mountain passes in Morzine have never seen so many cyclists! Morzine and Cervélo have joined forces to offer cyclists coming to stay in Morzine between these two major events,…

By mlorenzi, on 13 Jul 2023

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Routes for electric bikes

Are you of the opinion that electric biking isn’t a sport? Electric bikes were first introduced as a way to be able to cycle further without the strenuous physical effort. Since then, this opinion has changed somewhat. Electric bikes are popular for the comfort they can provide for family bike rides with some uphill sections.…

By mlorenzi, on 02 Sep 2022

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MTB & Cycling
Personal stories & portraits
SUMMER

Danny Macaskill & Morzna Palooza

During the week of the 22 August, Morzine’s Santa Cruz team organised events centred around their ambassador Danny MacAskill. Throughout the week, there were various events and challenges. There was a virtual reality experience on a Santa Cruz bike to see what it’s like to ride like this talented Scottish rider on two of his…

By mlorenzi, on 29 Aug 2022

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER
Summer events

The Tour de France came to Morzine

In summer 2022, the Tour de France came to our destination! This was a fantastic experience for passionate cyclists and fans of Haute Savoie in general. This marked 47 years since the Tour de France first came to Morzine. Since 1975, we have had the honour of welcoming cyclists to our beautiful village in Haute…

By mlorenzi, on 24 Aug 2022

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Come cycling in the heart of the Alps

Road cycling is one of the most popular and most appreciated activities that you can try during your holiday in our beautiful resort. Morzine is truly ‘road cycling heaven’, with some amazing itineraries that take you to admire spectacular landscapes tucked in the heart of the French Alps. Morzine, an ‘Accueil Vélo’-certified destinationThe ‘ACCUEIL VELO’…

By mlorenzi, on 06 Jun 2022

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER
Summer activities

Morzine, the MTB land

Every summer, mountain bikers flock to Morzine to make the most of this exceptional MTB playground. Tucked in the heart of the Portes du Soleil MTB area, the biggest in Europe, the variety of trails in our bike park offer a host of possibilities to mountain biking enthusiasts of all levels. Morzine Bike ParkFor the…

By mlorenzi, on 25 May 2022

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER
Summer events

The Pass’Portes du Soleil and our MTB trails

PASS’PORTES DU SOLEILThe Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB is a mountain biking itinerary across altitudes ranging between 1,000 and 2,450 metres, to explore the stunning Portes du Soleil MTB area and the spectacular scenery there.The route includes the use of between 13 and 15 of the area’s lifts. For more experienced mountain bikers, there are some…

By mlorenzi, on 20 Apr 2022

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Ideas for visits, walks and activities this autumn in Morzine

The ski lifts are now closed until the snow makes a comeback, and the village is quieter than it was over the summer, but autumn is the perfect time to come and see the destination from another angle, at a more easy-going pace. Take the time to wander around the village and admire the charming…

By mlorenzi, on 08 Oct 2021

Reading time: 9 min.

MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

The 5 best road cycling outings departing from Morzine

Are you going on holiday to the mountains this summer? We’ve selected the 5 best bike rides departing from Morzine! The Col de l’Encrenaz route The Col de l’Encrenaz route is a short one, making it ideal if you’re looking for a first road cycling experience or a warm up. Cyclists dreaming of quiet roads…

By mlorenzi, on 16 Jul 2021

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Morzine Bike Park, a unique place devoted to MTB

Morzine Bike Park is right at the centre of the Portes du Soleil, Europe’s biggest MTB area, and in 2020 it was voted Best Bike Park in Europe and 8th in the world by the readers of Vital MTB, one of the most popular American specialised websites.Morzine Bike Park is a unique MTB area that…

By mlorenzi, on 11 Jun 2021

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Prizes to be won for the opening of Morzine Bike Park

Take part in our summer competition and win prizes for the opening of Morzine Bike Park ! Morzine Bike Park opens on 11 June!From 1 to 10 June, the Morzine-Avoriaz Tourist Office, in cooperation with Morzine Bike Park and the local retailers’ association, invites you to take part in our competition on Instagram.Every day, try…

By mlorenzi, on 01 Jun 2021

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Being well prepared for your first MTB adventure

Between its diversity of trails and alpine summits, the Portes du Soleil is Europe’s most extensive MTB area, which makes Morzine the perfect summer holiday destination for mountain bike enthusiasts. Exploring the Portes du Soleil MTB area, the biggest in Europe. The Portes du Soleil MTB area has 12 mountain biking resorts on the French…

By mlorenzi, on 29 May 2021

Reading time: 4 min.

MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Morzine, mountain-biking heaven

In summer, Morzine-Avoriaz lives and breathes mountain biking. This is the ultimate destination for mountain bikers from across the world who have cycling in their soul. The first permanent downhill MTB slope was created in the Pleney sector in 1997. It was also the first downhill trail in France to be opened to the public.…

By mlorenzi, on 20 May 2020

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MTB & Cycling
SUMMER

Santa Cruz – the Californian MTB brand in Morzine

Santa Cruz, the legendary brand from the USA, chose Morzine to set up its European HQ, with a showroom located on Rue du Bourg since July 2018. From this summer, the Santa Cruz Syndicate (team) is making the resort its official base, with champions like Greg Minaar (14 world cup victories, 2 world champion titles…

By mlorenzi, on 16 Jan 2020

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