Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in the Alps is officially one of the most exhilarating and accessible sports that you will find. Our hotels in Alpe d’Huez and Tignes are in prime locations to explore the runs for all levels.
Tignes - Free Ride Heaven
Mountain biking has become a major alpine activity in Tignes and is fast becoming recognised for its excellent variety of trails. To help the rider, the Tignes tourist board have identified the trails areas as Free ride or Accessible. The fast downhill trails where the rider negotiates their way downwards at speed are found in the Freeride area, where as the Accessible area contains Enduro trails that incorporate both and up ascends and descents and are more suitable for families and beginner riders.
The free riding sector is located on the impressive massifs of Tovière, suitable for the more elite rider with focus on downhill runs. The Accessible Sector is located on the Palafour massifs with easier runs, suitable for the family and beginner riders.
Mountain bike Facts
Downhill runs 5 (20km)
Enduro trails 7 (45km)
Cross country circuits 2 (14km)
Accommodation
Located in the heart of Val Claret, our 3* Clubhotel Curling is in the perfect location to hit the trails and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery. Fantastic service and great good provides the perfect base for a mountain biking holiday. We have a secure lock up bike area, although bikes can be taken to rooms if preferred.
The resort
The Sports facilities in Tignes are second to none and riders can take soak in the Spa and swimming complex. You can find local shops and restaurants on the hotels doorstop.
Alpe d’Huez - Mega Avalanche
The world’s greatest downhill marathon arrives every year in Alpe d’Huez in July. The festival includes: 1400 participants, 20 nations represented, 4 days training and a race that incorporates more than 4000 meters of downhill exhilaration.
Contact us directly for your entrance to the race.
The Mega might not be everybody’s cup of tea and there are plenty of trails that are on offer for all levels of rider from June to August. Either hire bikes and equipment when you arrive or bring your own equipment, take the lift up and ride some of the best routes in the world, let alone the Alps
Mountain bike facts
More than 250km of tracks and 36 circuits
Downhill tracks: 19 (120km)
Cross-country tracks: 16 123 km
Permanent downhill tracks: 3 (7 km)
Training and competition tracks for experienced downhill riders (who have a suitable bike and must wear a helmet) are located under the first section (beginners) and the second section (moderately difficult) of the Grandes Rousses DMC, beneath the Poutran cable car (experts).
Accommodation
Our two Clubhotels; the Vallee Blanche and Belle Aurore hotels, both 3 star are open for the summer and are perfect bases for mountain bikers. Located in central Alpe d’Huez, they are close to the ski lifts and sports centres with swimming pools and spa facility to help recover from days on the bikes. We are always busy over the Mega week, so book early to secure your place.
