The 2026 rules for the Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB & Kids: download. From the closure of the event organisation at 6.00 pm, or as soon as a participant leaves the course before the end of the event, they are considered to be riding outside the scope of the event. Consequently, they are no longer under the organiser’s responsibility and ride at their own sole and entire risk.

Authorisation to Leave the Territory

The Authorisation to Leave the Country (AST) , which is required for travel from France to Switzerland. Information and the form to download can be found at: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359. Please complete the form and place it in your child’s bag. From 15 January 2017, a minor living in France who is travelling abroad alone or without being accompanied by a parent must hold 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 signatory 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.

Wearing a hard helmet in good condition with the chin strap fastened, and gloves suitable for mountain biking, is compulsory. Participants who do not have this equipment may be barred from taking part in the ride. Protective gear (such as elbow pads, knee pads and back protectors) is strongly recommended by the organisers. For kids’ rides, the following protective gear is mandatory: helmet (full-face strongly recommended), preferably long gloves, back protector and knee pads. Bike recommended by the organisers: full-suspension enduro mountain bike (approx. 140–160 mm of travel). Your bike must be in good working order. The bike must comply with current legislation, as set out by the French Cycling Federation and the Swiss Cycling Federation. It is recommended that you carry a mobile phone that works on the route between France and Switzerland. Bring warm clothing and rainwear, as the weather in the mountains is very changeable. Your own cup for the refreshment stations

Pass’Portes Kids | Pass'Portes du Soleil Randonnées VTT, eVTT, gravel en Haute-Savoie

Dates

Saturday 27 June 2026

Departure times

Meet the instructor at 8.30 am at your departure point / return at around 4 pm

Departures

4 resorts to choose from:

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

Distances

Depending on the level

Vertical rise

Depending on the level

Duration

Around 6 to 7 o’clock

Refreshments

1 to 2

Ski lifts

0–3

Rates

€39 + €3

Required age

Ages 9 to 14

Practical info Pass'Portes Kids

Times: Meet the instructor at 8.30 am / Finish at 4.00 pm (same location)
Meeting points: at the tourist offices depending on departure from Les Gets, Morzine, Avoriaz or Châtel.
Day and time for collecting packs: Saturday 26th from 8.30 am from the instructor.
Required documents: Authorisation to leave the country, to be completed by parents and placed in the rucksack

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Pass'Portes Kids FOR RIDERS budding

For budding young riders, La Pass’Portes offers a ski tour specifically for 9–14-year-olds.
Whilst you’re out riding, qualified instructors will look after your children.
Different ability groups allow them to discover or improve their mountain biking skills on specially adapted trails.
Like the older riders, they also have access to refreshment stops.

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What you need to know before signing up

Regulations
Authorisation to Leave the Territory
The Authorisation to Leave the Country (AST), which is required for travel from France to Switzerland.
Information and the form to download can be found at: www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F1359. Please complete the form and place it in your child’s bag. From 15 January 2017, a minor living in France who is travelling abroad alone or without being accompanied by a parent must hold 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 signatory parent’s identity document.
CERFA form
Required age

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
Wearing a hard helmet in good condition with the chin strap fastened, and gloves suitable for mountain biking, is compulsory. Participants who do not have this equipment may be barred from taking part in the ride.
Protective gear (such as elbow pads, knee pads and back protectors) is strongly recommended by the organisers.
For kids’ rides, the following protective gear is mandatory: helmet (full-face strongly recommended), preferably long gloves, back protector and knee pads.
Bike recommended by the organisers: full-suspension enduro mountain bike (approx. 140–160 mm of travel). Your bike must be in good working order. The bike must comply with current legislation, as set out by the French Cycling Federation and the Swiss Cycling Federation.
It is recommended that you carry a mobile phone that works on the route between France and Switzerland.
Bring warm clothing and rainwear, as the weather in the mountains is very changeable.
Your own cup for the refreshment stations