In three weeks, from August 24 to 28, Les Gets resort on the Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area (Haute-Savoie), will welcome mountain bike world championships for the second time in 18 years.
128 km of marked trails
It is no coincidence but the international recognition of the commitment, infrastructure and skills accumulated over 20 years when the mid-altitude village resort of Chablais decided to bet and invest in cycling to complete and secure its offer. winter.
460,000 passages on average on 3 ski lifts
Today, the resort of 1300 inhabitants has one of the most renowned Bike Parks in the world with 128 km of marked trails including thirteen downhill runs, one freeride and three lifts open 96 days between early May and late September. This is the longest summer operating range.
– Mary Ameline
the mountain biking ecosystem increasingly close to that of skiing
Mountain biking, downhill first (Mountain Bike), now available for all levels and physical conditions, attracts more and more athletes and families looking for sensations similar to those experienced in winter on skis.
40 ski lift agents for the preparation and securing of the Bike Park
All the indicators show that over the years mountain biking has established itself as the spearhead of the summer tourism economy.