Mountain biking in France

18 mountain destinations in France offer mountain biking on Alpe Match, mainly in summer and autumn. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

18 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
Les Arcs
Savoie
1,200 m3,226 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–2
Les Deux Alpes
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,650 m3,600 m200 kmWinter, Spring, Summer, Autumn€€€1
Morzine
Haute-Savoie
1,395 m2,460 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Avoriaz
Haute-Savoie
1,681 m2,466 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Bonneval-sur-Arc
Savoie
1,759 m3,642 m60 kmSummer, Autumn–1
La Clusaz
Aravis Valley
1,040 m2,600 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Cauterets
Hautes-Pyrénées
500 m3,300 m200 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Alpe d'Huez
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,850 m3,330 m250 kmSummer€€€1
Courchevel
Savoie
1,100 m3,054 m150 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Megève
Rhône-Alpes
1,027 m2,485 m150 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Samoëns
Haute-Savoie
720 m2,500 m900 kmSummer, Autumn––
Tignes & Val d'Isère
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,550 m3,599 m200 kmSummer, Autumn–1
Val Thorens
Les 3 Vallées
2,300 m3,230 m40 kmSummer–1
La Grave
Alte Alpi
1,497 m3,983 m200 kmSummer, Autumn––
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1,030 m4,807 m350 kmSummer, Autumn€€€€–
Font-Romeu
Occitanie - Pyrénées
1,710 m2,213 m350 kmSummer, Autumn––
Montgenèvre
Hautes-Alpes
1,860 m2,700 m300 kmSummer, Autumn––
Pra Loup / Val d'Allos (Espace Lumière)
Val d'Allos
1,500 m2,600 m150 kmSummer, Autumn––
Compare Les Arcs, Les Deux Alpes, Morzine

Mountain biking in each destination

Les Arcs

Savoie, France
Mountain BikingMountain Biking DestinationMountain bikingmountain biking
  • Mountain Bike Enduro TrailsSummer

    Les Arcs offers a dedicated network of Enduro mountain biking trails, distinguishing itself from pure downhill with a blend of ascents, technical descents, and natural terrain. These trails cater to intermediate to…

  • Electric Mountain Bike Rentals & Guided ToursSummer, Autumn

    Capitalizing on the extensive network of trails, Les Arcs offers numerous shops for electric mountain bike (e-MTB) rentals. E-MTBs make the challenging ascents more accessible to a wider range of riders, allowing them…

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Les Deux Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Mountain Biking MeccaMountain BikingDownhill Mountain BikingMountain biking
  • Events: Mondial du VTT (MTB World Cup)Winter, Summer, Autumn, Spring

    Les Deux Alpes is a frequent host of major international sporting events, most notably the 'Mondial du VTT' (Mountain Bike World Cup) in summer. These events attract professional athletes and large crowds, creating an…

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Morzine

Haute-Savoie, France
World-Class Mountain BikingWorld-class Mountain BikingMountain Biking CapitalSummer Mountain Biking meccaMountain Biking
  • E-Bike Guided Tours (e-MTB)Summer, Autumn

    Experience the stunning mountain trails of Morzine and the Portes du Soleil with guided e-bike tours. Electric mountain bikes (e-MTBs) make climbing hills significantly easier, opening up a vast network of trails to…

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Avoriaz

Haute-Savoie, France
Summer mountain bikingMountain BikingMountain biking
  • Hiking and Mountain Biking TrailsSummer, Autumn

    In summer, Avoriaz transforms into a hiker's and mountain biker's paradise. The resort offers access to a vast network of trails catering to all levels. **Hiking:** * **Beginner:** Gentle walks around the resort, like…

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La Clusaz

Aravis Valley, France
Summer Mountain BikingMountain BikingMountain biking
  • Mountain Bike Enduro TrailsSummer, Autumn

    Beyond the dedicated bike park, La Clusaz boasts an extensive network of natural enduro mountain bike trails. These technical singletrack descents and challenging ascents weave through forests and alpine terrain,…

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Cauterets

Hautes-Pyrénées, France
Mountain BikingMountain biking
  • Mountain Bike TrailsSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Cauterets offers a network of mountain bike trails ranging from easy forest paths suitable for families to challenging downhill routes and enduro tracks, particularly around the Cirque du Lys area in summer (accessible…

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Megève

Rhône-Alpes, France
Mountain Biking
  • Hiking & Mountain Biking TrailsSummer, Autumn, Spring

    Megève boasts over 300 km of marked hiking trails and numerous mountain biking routes across the Évasion Mont Blanc area. Trails range from easy family walks (e.g., 'Sentier des Bûcherons') to challenging alpine treks…

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you go mountain biking in France?

Les Arcs, Les Deux Alpes, Morzine, Avoriaz, Bonneval-sur-Arc and La Clusaz, among 18 destinations offer mountain biking according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for mountain biking?

Based on the services listed in each destination, mountain biking is mainly available in summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which mountain biking destination reaches the highest altitude in France?

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, with a maximum altitude of 4,807 m.

Mountain biking in France: 18 destinations compared | Alpe Match