The 2026 Pass’Portes Bikepark regulations: download.

Authorisation to leave the country

Authorisation to leave the country (AST) , required to travel from France to Switzerland. Information and forms can be downloaded from: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359, completed and placed in your child’s bag. From 15 January 2017, a minor child living in France who travels abroad alone or unaccompanied by one of their parents must be in possession of an authorisation to leave the country (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 colour 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 route road book that can be downloaded from the Pass’Portes website a lift pass valid for one day in the Portes du Soleil area, to be used in summer 2026 from the Monday after you take part, or in winter 2026-2027 a wristband that must be worn to access the refreshment points on the tour, participant insurance valid on the day of registration an exclusive “Pass’Portes” gift.

It is compulsory to wear a rigid helmet in good condition with the chin strap fastened and gloves suitable for mountain biking. Participants who fail to do so may not be allowed to take part in the ride. Protective gear (such as elbow pads, knee pads and back protectors) is strongly recommended by the organisers. For children’s rides, protection is compulsory: helmet (full-face strongly recommended), preferably long gloves, back protector and knee pads. Bikes recommended by the organisers: full-suspension Moutain Bike enduro (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. It is advisable to carry a mobile phone, which will work on the route between France and Switzerland. Take warm clothing and rain gear with you, as the weather in the mountains is very changeable.

NEW!Pass'Portes Bikepark

Pass’Portes Bikepark

Registration opens on 14 January 2026 at 10:00 (UTC +1)

The Pass’Portes Bikepark, only if you’re a beast with suspensions as oversized as your clothes (>180mm) and that won’t even let you buy bread at the bakery without blowing your cardio. I promise, not 1m of D+, downhill only!

Dates

26, 27 and 28 June 2026

Departure times

Free departure

Departures

Avoriaz

Distance

12 tracks over approximately 20 km

Duration

The day

Refuelling

Avoriaz & Lindarets

Ski lift

Rates

79 € + €3 registration fee

Required age

14 to 74 years

Ride the park, eat, drink and repeat The Bikepark course new Pass'Portes

Who’s it for?
For those who want to enjoy a day in the bike park, while taking advantage of the Pass’Portes refreshments.

What can you expect?
12 bike park trails, a total of 20 km of track! A range of difficulty levels. (It’s possible to do the same track several times to progress).

From the exhibition, set off to discover the Avoriaz bikepark. You’ll start off with some easy green and blue runs, gradually increasing in difficulty as the day progresses. You’ll finish with the red trail “in the forest”. Enjoy the refreshments in Avoriaz and Les Lindarets: the famous tartiflette! At the end of the day, we recommend that you take advantage of our test trails, accessible from the show, to try out our exhibitors’ bikes.

What you need to know before signing up

Regulations
The 2026 Pass’Portes Bikepark regulations: download.
Authorisation to leave the country
Authorisation to leave the country (AST), required to travel from France to Switzerland.
Information and forms can be downloaded from: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359, completed and placed in your child’s bag. From 15 January 2017, a minor child living in France who travels abroad alone or unaccompanied by one of their parents must be in possession of an authorisation to leave the country (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 colour 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 route road book that can be downloaded from the Pass’Portes website
- a lift pass valid for one day in the Portes du Soleil area, to be used in summer 2026 from the Monday after you take part, or in winter 2026-2027
- a wristband that must be worn to access the refreshment points on the tour, participant insurance valid on the day of registration
- an exclusive “Pass’Portes” gift.
Compulsory equipment
- It is compulsory to wear a rigid helmet in good condition with the chin strap fastened and gloves suitable for mountain biking. Participants who fail to do so may not be allowed to take part in the ride.
- Protective gear (such as elbow pads, knee pads and back protectors) is strongly recommended by the organisers.
- For children’s rides, protection is compulsory: helmet (full-face strongly recommended), preferably long gloves, back protector and knee pads.
- Bikes recommended by the organisers: full-suspension Moutain Bike enduro (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.
- It is advisable to carry a mobile phone, which will work on the route between France and Switzerland.
- Take warm clothing and rain gear with you, as the weather in the mountains is very changeable.
Required age
14 to 75 years inclusive