Pass'Portes Kids

Pass’Portes Kids

Registration opens January 15, 2025 at 10:00 am (UTC +1)

Pass’Portes Kids takes children aged 9 to 14 out on the trails of the Portes du Soleil. Qualified instructors will supervise them in groups of different levels.

Dates

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025

Departure time

Meet the instructor at 8:30 a.m. at your departure station / return around 4 p.m.

Departures

A choice of 3 resorts:

In France: Châtel (FR) / Morzine (FR) / Les Gets (FR)

Distances

Depending on the level

Vertical rise

Depending on the level

Duration

6 to 7 hours approx.

Refreshments

1 à 2

Ski lifts

0 à 3

Rates

34 € + 3 €

Age requirement

9 to 14 years

Practical info Pass'Portes Kids

Times: RDV at 8:30 am with the instructor / End at 4:00 pm (same place)
Meeting points :
Pack pick-up locations :
Day and time of pack pick-up :
Mandatory documents: Authorization to leave the country to be filled in by parents and placed in the backpack.

Pass'Portes Kids FOR RIDERS in the making

For budding little riders, La Pass’Portes offers a touring format reserved for 9 – 14 year olds.
While you ride, qualified instructors look after your children.
Different levels of ability enable them to discover or improve their mountain biking skills on specially adapted trails.
Just like older children, they also have access to refreshments.

What you need to know before registering

Regulations
The 2025 Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB & Kids regulations: download.
Authorisation to leave the country
Authorization to leave the country (AST), required for passage from France to Switzerland.
Information and form to download at: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359, complete and put in your child’s bag. As of January 15, 2017, a minor child living in France who travels abroad alone or unaccompanied by one of his or her parents must have an authorization to leave the territory (AST). This is a form drawn up and signed by a parent (or legal guardian). The form must be accompanied by a photocopy of the signing parent’s identity document.
CERFA form
Age requirement
Required age: 9 to 14

Included in registration
- A personal frame plate, in a different color each day, which must be affixed to the participant’s bike.
- fasteners for the plate
- a hands-free card for use at the lift terminals
- a road book of the route, downloadable from the Pass’Portes website
- a lift pass valid for one day in the Portes du Soleil area, to be used in summer 2025 from the Monday after your participation, or in winter 2025-2026
- a wristband to be worn at all refreshment points on the tour, and participant insurance valid on the day of registration
- an exclusive “Pass’Portes” gift.
Required equipment
It is compulsory to wear a rigid helmet in good condition with chin strap fastened, and gloves suitable for mountain biking. Participants who fail to do so may be barred from taking part.
Protective gear (such as elbow pads, knee pads and back protectors) is strongly recommended by the organization.
For children’s rides, protection is mandatory: helmet (full-face strongly recommended), preferably long gloves, back protector and knee pads.
Bike recommended by the organization: Moutain Bike enduro full suspension (approx. 140-160mm travel). Bikes must be in good working order. The bike must comply with current legislation, as laid down by the French Cycling Federation and the Swiss Cycling Federation.
We recommend you carry a cell phone, which will work on the route between France and Switzerland.
Bring warm clothing and rain gear, as mountain weather can be very changeable.