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Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB

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

The Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB is a mountain bike tour between France and Switzerland where participants can choose their departure date and place and where refreshments are unequalled.

Dates

June 27, 28 and 29, 2025

Departure time

Free 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Departures

8 resorts to choose from:

  • In France: Avoriaz, Châtel, Les Gets, Morzine and Montriond/Les Lindarets
  • In Switzerland: Champéry, Morgins and Les Crosets
Distances

80 km approx.

Vertical rise

1000 D+ 6000 D-

Duration

The day

Refreshments

6

Ski lifts

11

Rates

77 € + 3€ registration fee

10€ discount for registration without gift

Practical info MTB Pass'Portes

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+.
Choice of starting station.

Starting towns: Avoriaz, Montriond-Les Lindarets, Morzine, Les Gets, Châtel, Morgins, Champéry, Les Crosets

Possible distance covered: 80 km

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      Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB The original Since 2004

      The Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB is the ultimate mountain bike ride for which the event is famous.
      It’s easy to see why when you take a look at the program offered to Pass’Porteurs:

      • good sensations and a maximum of negative altitude difference, thanks to the area’s lifts (13)
      • reasonable physical effort, well distributed over the entire course
      • unrivalled refreshment points all along the route
      • an itinerary that can be adapted to suit your needs and skills, enabling you to tour the Portes du Soleil and its 12 resorts. You can make the Pass’Portes more spicy or more physical, thanks to the official variations or according to your inspiration…
      • dream settings across France and Switzerland What more could you want for a mountain bike tour at altitudes of between 1000 and 2450 m?

      What you need to know before registering

      • Regulations

        The 2025 Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB & Kids regulations: download.

        IMPORTANT: Participants must obey the Highway Code on all stretches open to traffic.

      • 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

      • 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 tours, mandatory protection: 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.
      • Age requirement

        14 to 75 years inclusive

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