Whether you love them or hate them, e-bikes are here to stay. Electric bikes allow more laps, in less time, and have opened up mountain biking for those less able due to age, injuries or fitness — which we think is great.
There has been a definite rise in the popularity of e-bikes in Morzine. Each year we see more and more electric bikes on the trails, either using pedal power to climb the huge mountains outside of lift opening times, or people bringing their one and only mountain bike out to ride the vast network of chairlifts.
Can you fly with an e-bike battery?
No. Airlines do not allow batteries over 100Wh on planes, in either checked luggage or hand luggage. That 100Wh limit covers laptops and general electronics, but most electric mountain bike batteries are in the 500–600Wh range — so you cannot fly with them. This applies to every major airline, so there's no workaround.
How do you get an e-bike to Morzine then?
You have two realistic options. The first is to drive — thousands of riders drive to the Alps from the UK each year, and it's the only way to bring your own e-bike and battery. The second is to hire an e-MTB when you get here.
Can you hire an e-bike in Morzine?
Yes. We hire full electric mountain bikes from £99 per day, serviced every night and ready to ride when you arrive. Please note we don't hire out batteries on their own — with the huge variety of battery types, sizes and mounts, it isn't practical.
Check out our Morzine e-bike hire >>
Is an e-bike worth bringing to Morzine?
It depends how you like to ride. An e-bike is great for accessing natural enduro trails outside the lift zones and for riding when the lifts aren't running. But with 25 bike-friendly lifts on the doorstep you often don't need the motor, and the extra weight gets tiresome loading lifts all day.
Read our full guide to what bike to bring to Morzine >>
So here's to more happy riders enjoying these amazing mountains!
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