The 2026 Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB & Kids regulations: download.

Authorisation to Leave the Territory

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 2025 from the Monday after you take part, or in winter 2025-2026 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.

Pass'Portes Kids

Pass’Portes Kids

All Pass'Portes registrations are closed

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 27 June 2026

Departure times

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: Avoriaz (FR) / Châtel (FR) / Morzine (FR) / Les Gets (FR)

Distances

Depending on the level

Vertical rise

Depending on the level

Duration

Approximately 6 to 7 hours

Refreshments

1 à 2

Ski lifts

0 à 3

Rates

39 € + 3 €

Required age

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 point :
Pick-up point for packs :
Day and time of pack collection :
Compulsory documents: Authorisation to leave the country to be filled in by the parents and put in the rucksack

Pass'Portes Kids FOR RIDERS in the making

For budding young riders, La Pass’Portes offers a tour format reserved for 9 – 14 year-olds.
While you ride, qualified instructors look after your children.
There are different level groups to help them discover or improve their mountain biking skills, using specially adapted routes.
Like the older children, they also have access to refreshments.

What you need to know before signing up

Regulations
The 2026 Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB & Kids regulations: download.
Authorisation to Leave the Territory
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
Required age
Required age: 9 to 14

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 2025 from the Monday after you take part, or in winter 2025-2026
- 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.