ePass'Portes du Soleil BOSCH ePowered

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

The ePass’Portes du Soleil MTB Bosch epowered is the electric version of the Pass’Portes. As for the rest, it’s faithful to the original: delicious refreshments, a fun, accessible route, dreamy scenery…

Dates

June 27, 28 and 29, 2025

Departure time

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

Departures

A choice of 4 resorts:

Les Gets, le Roc d’Enfer, Châtel or la Chapelle d’Abondance

Distances

41km, 56km or 99km hikes

Vertical rise

2870 D+ 5370 D-

Duration

from 3h to one day depending on the itinerary

Refreshments

Ski lifts

Rates

77 € + 3€ registration fee

10€ discount if registration without gift

Age

14 to 75 years inclusive

Charging stations

Practical info ePass'Portes Bosch epowered

A few facts about the ePass’Portes:

100km, altitude between 1000 and 2450m
5370m of D- / 2870m of D+ climb
6 feed stations
Free departures between 7:30 and 10 a.m., only from Les Gets, Roc d’Enfer, Châtel; La Chapelle d’Abondance
Choice of one day: Friday June 27, Saturday June 28 or Sunday June 29

The electrical declination of the Pass'Portes

In partnership with Bosch, the Portes du Soleil organization team has concocted an original
100 km route. The route takes in the mythical passes along the French-Swiss border, with attractive
are planned for the descents… and mountain bikers will find the usual Pass’Soleil
Pass’Portes refreshment points.

What you need to know before registering

Regulations
The 2025 ePass’Portes du Soleil MTB 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

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.