Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

The Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB is a mountain bike tour between 1000 and 2450 m altitude, in France and Switzerland, to discover the fabulous Mountain Bike area of the Portes du Soleil and its breathtaking scenery. The route takes in between 13 and 15 lifts in the area, depending on the year (out of the 24 open throughout the summer). There are a number of variants, with mountain bikes for the strongest and more technical runs for the most experienced. The tour takes place on a single day, with participants choosing to ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The loop is around 80km long with a downhill profile, around 6000m of D- and 1000m of D+. This year, Avoriaz will be hosting the Mountain Bike Show with over 200 internationally renowned brands and free bike tests. Pass'Portes Gravel: Come and try out gravel in the mountains! The Pass'Portes can be done in e-MTB, on the classic route or on a special off-the-beaten-track route. The Pass'Portes Kids - Budding mountain bikers are not forgotten! The Pass'Portes Kids, reserved for 9-14 year-olds, offers a special ride supervised by instructors, departing from Morzine, Les Gets or Châtel on Saturday and Sunday. The Pass'Portes Pédestre - Because the Pass'Porteurs don't come alone, the Portes du Solei

Opening hours

From Friday 26 to Sunday 28 June 2026.

Age

Rates

One price: 79 € (+3 € administration fee, bank charges).


Includes access to the ski lifts with the tag it (hands-free card), the frame plate, refreshments, the Pass'Portes gift, the road book and individual assistance insurance.
Purchases from abroad are made in euros at the current rate.

Languages

English
French

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Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!


Pass’Portes

2026

The Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB

A must-attend event at the start of the season, the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB is a large mountain bike tour linking the most beautiful trails of the Portes du Soleil area. Every year, thousands of mountain bikers gather to experience a unique adventure between France and Switzerland, in the heart of an exceptional region.

The Pass’Portes is above all an accessible and friendly experience, combining riding pleasure, spectacular panoramas, and a strong spirit of sharing. Thanks to a marked and secure route, participants ride through singletracks, bike park trails, and high-altitude sections, with gourmet refreshment stops and entertainment all along the course.

Open to mountain bikers of all levels, the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB is the perfect opportunity to ride legendary routes, discover the diversity of the area, and kick off the summer season in a festive and welcoming atmosphere. An unmissable event for mountain bike and mountain lovers.

The Pass'PortesShow

For its 22nd edition, the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB Show will take place in Avoriaz on June 26, 27 and 28, 2026.

This marks a major first for the event, which has chosen Avoriaz as the host location for the show this year.

Each year, the Pass’Portes brings together an international community of mountain bike enthusiasts in a unique and friendly atmosphere. More than 8,000 mountain bikers from around the world, representing 29 nationalities in 2025, gather in the Portes du Soleil to enjoy an exceptional weekend combining sport, sharing, and discovery.

A true meeting and exchange space, the Pass’Portes Show allows visitors to discover the latest innovations on the market, talk with brands and industry professionals, and test-ride the bike of your dreams in a spectacular natural setting. Whether you are an experienced rider, a casual enthusiast, or simply curious, the show is a must-attend event to kick off the summer season under the best conditions.

Why start the Pass’Portes from Avoriaz?

Choosing Avoriaz as the starting point of the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB means enjoying an exceptional location right in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area. Here, there’s no need for shuttles or long queues: the ride starts directly on the trails, rolling straight out of the resort, for a smooth and 100% enjoyable experience.

In Avoriaz, you stay at altitude in a peaceful setting, far from the hustle and bustle of the valleys, while benefiting from a complete range of bike services: rentals, maintenance, washing stations, secure storage… everything is designed with mountain bikers in mind. The natural surroundings are spectacular and the atmosphere is friendly, with plenty of activities for the whole family. An ideal base camp to experience the Pass’Portes to the fullest, both on and off the bike.

Bike services in Avoriaz

On the occasion of the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB Show, Avoriaz provides mountain bikers with a wide range of bike services to fully enjoy the event and the area. Mountain bike and e-MTB rentals, repairs, bike washing, accessories, guided rides, and dedicated facilities: everything is in place for a 100% bike-focused stay.

The resort also offers secure, convenient, and easily accessible bike storage boxes, allowing riders to store one or several bikes safely and with peace of mind. An ideal solution to protect your equipment throughout the duration of the show and during rides in the Portes du Soleil area.

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Ebike and Enduro

Discover our marked trails for e-bike and enduro. Discover our domain and escape to the Portes du Soleil !

 

Mountain Bike Learning Area

Dreaming of trying mountain biking without pressure, giant bumps or scary downhills?
Avoriaz is the perfect place for you. Here, you don’t need to be a handlebar pro to have fun!
Whether you're coming with kids, teenagers, or you're a complete beginner yourself, everything is designed to guide you step by step (or rather, pedal stroke by pedal stroke).

DH domain

Come and discover the 20 trails of our DH (downhill) domain located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil, the largest mountain bike domain in Europe. Pedal through alpine pastures and forests.

Domain & Maps

Discover the MTB area of Avoriaz and the Portes du Soleil. In Avoriaz, no more queues to start the day – here, you hop straight on your bike! Easily access the bike parks of Avoriaz, Châtel, Morzine, or Champéry-Morgins, and get back just as easily thanks to the ski lifts. No more waiting for shuttles – make the most of your biking day!

Pass'Portes Gravel

Come and try out gravel biking in the Portes du Soleil!

Pass'Portes Kids

Pass'Portes Kids for the young riders supervised by French mountainbike instructors!

Châtel MTB area

In Châtel, to make people want to practice mountain biking is the subject of all the attentions and leads the professionals to propose a ludic and teaching approach which makes it possible to the interested parties to begin or for improving.

Val-d'Illiez Virtual Info Point

A welcoming, easy-to-use info point - just like a 'real' tourist office, only virtual!

Les Gets Tourist Office

You will find at the Tourist Office all the information you need to have a pleasant stay in Les Gets. You can get tourist information on the village and also on the surrounding sites.

Châtel Tourist Office

Châtel Tourisme is much more than just a welcome and information point: it's the lively, human gateway to the resort, for visitors and locals alike.

Vallée d'Aulps Tourist Office - Montriond Tourist Point

Located in the heart of Montriond village, the tourist office is open winter and summer. Our trained holiday advisers are ready to give you all the information you need to make your stay in the Valley d’Aulps a real success.

Association Internationale des Portes du Soleil

Portes du Soleil International Association

Morzine Tourist Office

The Morzine Tourist Office welcomes you a pleasant and spacious environment.

The pedestrian Pass'Portes

The Portes du Soleil offer non-mountain bikers a hike to discover the Franco-Swiss territory of the Portes du Soleil. A moment of escape to the summits that promises unforgettable memories.

RDDM Tourist Office at Morgins

Do you need information, advice or help to plan your stay? The Morgins tourist office is at your entire disposal. Our team is pleased to meet you and be at your entire disposal.

RDDM Tourist Office at Champéry

At the Champéry Tourist Office, we're here to make sure your trip to the Portes du Soleil is absolutely unforgettable.