Summer 2024 in The Portes du Soleil
Lift opening dates and key events
There are different lift passes for Pedestrians and cyclists, along with differing prices for adults, youths, children and seniors and children under five usually go free, so make sure you give our concierge team a call to discuss which works best for you.
| Lift Name / Area | Fully Open | Extra Weekends |
|---|---|---|
| Morzine le Pleney | 14th June to 15th September | 31st May to 14th June |
| Super Morzine | 15th June to 15th September | |
| Avoriaz Les Lindarets | 14th June to 15th September | |
| Les Gets Bike Park | 14th June to 15th September | 24th May to 14th June |
| Les Gets Mont Chery | 21st June to 15th September | |
| Chatel Bike Park | 28th June to 1st September | 14th to 28th June & 1st to 22nd September |
| Champery Bike Park | 15th June to 16th September | 30th May to 15th June & 16th September to 27th October |
| Les Crosets | 28th June to 25th August | 31st August to 6th October |
| Morgins Bike Park | 28th June to 16th September | 16th September to 6th October |
| Full Portes du Soleil | 28th June to 22nd August |
Given the areas world class status as a mountain biking destination, the activity is hugely popular in the Portes du Soleil and there are an abundance of downhill and enduro / cross country trails totalling a whopping 600km, including 35 dedicated e-bike trails with charging stations strategically positioned across the entire area.
Mountain Bike Maps
Alongside an abundance of activities during the summer months, including some of our favourites such as hiking, road cycling and white water rafting, the Portes du Soleil also offers a jam packed events calendar for 2024.
Key Dates / Events in Morzine
| Event | Dates | Overview & Links |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Portes du Soleil | 28th to 30th June | This awesome event runs for three days until the 30th June and affords the opportunity to discover this exceptional area with a choice of day long tours on either Mountain bike, eBike or Gravel bike, or if you feel like a slightly more relaxed approach, the event is open to pedestrians as well. Read our event post here to discover more. |
| Harley Days | 5th to 7th July | “More than 10,000 motorcycles and 30,000 people are expected at the Morzine Avoriaz resort, which celebrates the sweetness of life and the passion of riding a Harley-Davidson with exceptional rides in the heart of the Alps during the day and 100% rock concerts” Read our overview of this fantastic internationally recognised event here |
| Morzine Nature | 15th to 19th July | “During an entire week, Morzine looks after its holiday makers and offers a packed programme of well-being activities. A moment of serenity in the heart of the mountains for a special feeling of wellness.” www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
| Adopt 1 Col | 21st July | “Crossing the Col de Joux en Plane by bike!” www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
| Kids Kingdom | 22nd to 26th July & 5th to 9th August | “Between various activities, shows, themed workwhops, or inflatable games, Morzine returns to childhood with a rich program concocted with love by our animation team.”www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
| Morzine Beach | 31st July to 1st August | “Between sandpits, cooking workshops, creative workshops, face painting, foot billiards and zumba, Morzine has everything you need for a beach day in the mountains” www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
| Hauts Forts Trail | 10th August | “The Hauts-Forts trail links Morzine to Avoriaz at an altitude of 1800m and takes you through the most beautiful panoramas of the Portes du Soleil.” www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
| Mont Blanc Rallye | 5th to 7th September | “The Mont-Blanc Morzine Rally is one of the mythical stages of the French Automobile Championship.” www.morzine-avoriaz.com |
Key Dates / Events in Les Gets
| Event | Dates | Overview & Links |
|---|---|---|
| Pass Portes du Soleil | 28th to 30th June | This awesome event runs for three days until the 30th June and affords the opportunity to discover this exceptional area with a choice of day long tours on either Mountain bike, eBike or Gravel bike, or if you feel like a slightly more relaxed approach, the event is open to pedestrians as well. Read our event post here to discover more. |
| UCI MTB World Cup | 4th to 7th July | “For the third year running, the Mountain Bike World Cup is back in Les Gets! The world’s best DH and Cross-country riders will once again be battling it out in Les Gets.”www.ucimtbworldseries.com |
| Festival of 4 Elements | 15th to 19th July |
“Discovering our land and natural environment… The 4 elements that make up our planet – water, fire, earth and air – will be at the heart of this fun and educational festival.” www.lesgets.com |
| Trail des Gets | 20th to 21st July | “The Trail des Gets is the ideal opportunity to push yourself to the limit in a race while discovering the beauty and many aspects of Les Gets playground: mountain pasture crossings, ridge paths with a view of the Mont Blanc and the Roc d’Enfer, paths in the undergrowth, etc.” www.lesgets.com |
| DH Kids Cup | 17th to 18th August | “In the atmosphere of the big races, it’s your kids who are in the spotlight! The Vélo Club des Gets, with the support of Gets Tourisme, is offering your little riders aged 7 to 14 the chance to take part in a DH race” www.portesdusoleil.com |
| Alambike | 7th to 8th September | “The Alambike is a 24-hour mountain bike relay, but it is also a pedal-free bike race, fun activities in the heart of the village” www.lesgets.com |
Want to know more and discuss your next summer holiday?
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