Your well earned Morzine summer holiday, its the highlight of your summer and something you look forward to every year. With the endless amount of trails from flowing singletrack to World Champs downhill courses it's important to have a bike up to the job to make the most out of your holiday. We compared the pro's & cons of the most common bikes we see in Morzine and give you our recommendations for the ultimate Morzine mountain bike, as well as a list of must-haves when hitting the trails!
What bike should you bring to Morzine?
A modern 160–170mm travel full-suspension enduro bike is the best all-round choice for Morzine. It handles around 95% of the terrain, from flowing singletrack to World Champs downhill tracks, and is light enough to pedal between resorts. Bring dual-ply tyres, powerful 4-piston brakes and a dropper post.
Is a downhill bike good for Morzine?
Pros:
- Built for steep, fast, gnarly terrain
- Handles bike park laps with ease
- Plush & confidence-inspiring
- Perfect for those who want to smash lots of laps, hit big jumps and go fast!
- Great for gnarly tracks like Le Pleney, Champery, Chatel DH etc.
Cons:
✘ Overkill for trails like Super Morzine & Les Gets
✘ Not ideal for travelling/traversing between bikeparks
✘ Limited to downhill only trails and can't pedal up to access hidden gems.
Should you bring an e-bike to Morzine?
Pros:
- Great for accessing natural enduro trails outside lift zones
- Makes climbing chill when lifts aren’t running
- Fun for group rides with mixed fitness levels
- Good if you get stuck somewhere due to a storm/lift closure
Cons:
✘ Lifting extra weight on lifts all day gets tiresome
✘ Extra weight makes for poor handling on tight trails and jumps
✘ With such a vast lift network battery is often not needed
✘ You cannot fly with an e-bike battery — read our guide to flying with e-bike batteries >>
✘ In a pickle if your battery dies
Is an enduro bike good for Morzine?
Pros:
- Perfect for 95% of Morzine trails
- Capable in most terrain, from Super Morzine flow to steep DH tracks
- Light enough to pedal and explore, burly enough to shred the lifts
- Great for all-day exploring across all resorts and trails
Cons:
✘ Can feel “on the edge” on full race DH lines such as Champery or Pleney Steeps
✘ You need the right spec of enduro bike for Morzine terrain (see below)
What is the best bike for Morzine? A 170mm modern enduro bike
In our opinion a modern 160–170mm travel full-suspension enduro bike is the ultimate all-rounder for Morzine. Allowing you to tackle everything from back country singletrack, endless flowy jumps and the gnarliest of downhill tracks. A modern long travel enduro bike can do it all. But not all enduro bikes are equal — here’s what to look for when coming to Morzine:
- Dual ply or DH casing tyres – saves on day ending blowouts
- Powerful 4-piston brakes – handle long descents & heat management
- Dropper post – essential for varied terrain and access in the back country
- Tough 29" or Mullet wheels – you'll do more riding in 1 week in Morzine than months at home!
- Multi tool, spare tube & pump – for any trail-side repairs
- Spare derailleur hanger – and any other parts specific to your bike
Is your bike up to the task?
If not we've got a fleet of dialled, Morzine-ready Enduro, Downhill & E-bikes available to hire, from £89 per day for an enduro bike. Save your own rig the beating and ride the right bike for the terrain.
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