On the 26th and 27th June, over 3000 mountain bikers will celebrate the start of their sport season. They will congregate in resorts all across the Portes du Soleil and cycle a 75 kilometer circuit using 13 different lifts and crossing terrain from 1000 meters to 2250 meters in altitude. The route takes the mountain bikers through some truly spectacular mountain scenery in both France and Switzerland.
Seven different stations open and the resorts have all been working hard to ensure the beautiful paths and tracks in the area are all ready. There are also supply points along the trail where riders can stop off for a well earned break and even taste regional produce from each of the villages that they pass through.
A kids trek has also been arranged for young mountain bikers aged between 9 – 14 years with their own specially designed circuit and with their own kid friendly refreshment points.
Year on year this event receives rave reviews. It’s definitely worth popping along to if you haven’t already registered to ride.
You can find more information here – http://www.passportesdusoleil.com/index.jsp
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