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When Should You Book Your 2027 Morzine MTB Holiday?

Book as soon as possible to get your hands on the best accommodation for the best dates . Book your 2027 Morzine MTB holiday between September and Christmas for the best pick of chalets and the biggest weeks.
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August 6, 2026
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What Do You Do in Morzine When It Rains?

Ride! Where to ride in the wet and where not too! The town has you covered on a proper washout.
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August 6, 2026
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Is It Too Late to Book a Morzine MTB Holiday This Summer?

No, it's not too late. Morzine's lifts spin until 13 September and we can still sort accommodation, bike hire and lift passes for late summer 2026.
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August 6, 2026
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E-mountain biker riding an e-bike in Morzine

Can You Take an E-Bike on the Lifts in Morzine?

Yes — nearly all of Morzine's bike-friendly lifts carry e-bikes on the same pass, with 35 dedicated e-bike routes and 22 free charging points across the area.
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July 23, 2026
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Driving or flying to Morzine with a mountain bike

Should You Drive or Fly to Morzine With Your Mountain Bike?

Fly if you're coming for a week and want your time back — Geneva is 1.5 hours from Morzine. Drive if you're a large group with lots of bikes and spares.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine versus Les Gets mountain bike holiday comparison

Morzine vs Les Gets: Which Should You Base Your MTB Holiday In?

Les Gets is a great bike park for beginners, but Morzine has a bigger variety of trails, more happening in town, and easy access to all of Les Portes du Soleil.
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July 23, 2026
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Mountain bike travel insurance advice for Morzine

Do You Need Travel Insurance to Mountain Bike in Morzine?

Yes — your normal travel insurance probably won't cover you. Most policies exclude downhill and bike park riding, and a GHIC card won't pay for mountain rescue.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine Summer Parking & Camping 2026

Understand the new parking zones introduced to Morzine for summer 2026, including paid parking, free parking and campervan parking
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June 15, 2026
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New Trails on Le Pleney for Summer 2026

New black trails and legitimising of some Pleney Singles for 2026! Offering even more challenging technical singletracks on Le Pleney!
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July 27, 2026
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Tips to save money on a Morzine summer holiday

5 Insider Tips to Save Money on Your Morzine Summer Holiday

Your Morzine Summer Holiday doesn't have to break the bank! We've put together 5 hot tips on how to visit Morzine this summer for cheaper than ever!
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July 23, 2026
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10 reasons to bring your partner to Morzine

10 Reasons to Convince Your Partner on a Morzine Summer Holiday.

Convincing your partner to join a bike holiday isn't always easy — but Morzine offers a huge amount of non-biking activities, so everyone has a brilliant week.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine Summer 2026 Lift Opening Dates & Lift Pass Prices Announced

Morzine's official 2026 lift opening dates and lift pass prices have now been confirmed — a clear picture of when the bike parks open and what it'll cost.
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July 23, 2026
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🎁 What Should You Buy a Mountain Biker for Christmas? The Ultimate MTB Gift Guide

Riders value experiences over kit. A Bike Morzine holiday voucher covers accommodation, bike hire or lift passes and is valid a year — their choice of dates.
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July 23, 2026
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Mountain bike stag do group in Morzine

Is Morzine Good for a Stag Do? Mountain Bike Stag Do's You'll Actually Remember

Yes — central bike-friendly chalets for groups of 2–50, Europe's biggest lift-accessed bike park on the doorstep, plus rafting and paragliding for non-riders.
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July 23, 2026
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🚠 Morzine Summer 2026 is Live – Book Your MTB Holiday Today

Bookings are now live for Morzine Summer 2026. After an unbelievable 2025 season of alpine trails and happy customers, it's time to lock in your dates.
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July 23, 2026
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Family activities to do in Morzine in summer

Is Morzine Good for Families? Top Family Summer Activities in Morzine

Yes — alongside the biking there's Aquariaz water park, a summer luge, mountain carts and a €3-a-day Multi Pass covering lifts, pools and 80+ attractions.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine mountain bike holiday cost breakdown 2026

How Much Does a Morzine MTB Holiday Cost? What to Expect in 2026

A week's riding starts from around £650 per person, including flights, transfers, a dorm bed and a 6-day lift pass. Here's the full 2026 cost breakdown.
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July 23, 2026
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morzine summer opening, what to bring

Opening Week in Morzine: What You Need to Know for Summer 2025

Morzine's summer MTB season kicks off in June. This guide covers lift opening dates, expected trail conditions and what to pack for your early-season trip.
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July 23, 2026
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Why Book your Morzine Summer Holiday with Bike Morzine?

6 Reasons why thousands of Mountain Bikers trust us to deliver the ultimate Morzine Summer Holiday each year!
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July 23, 2026
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Guide to choosing the best bike for Morzine

What bike to bring to Morzine? The Ultimate Morzine bike guide

A modern 160–170mm travel enduro bike is the best all-rounder — it handles 95% of Morzine's trails, from flowing singletrack to World Champs downhill tracks.
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July 23, 2026
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Comparing Morzine's bike park to others worldwide

Is Morzine the World's Best Value Bike Park?

On the numbers, yes. The Portes du Soleil has 600km of trails across 6 bike parks and 2 countries, served by 25 lifts, and a 6-day adult lift pass is £199.
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July 23, 2026
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Tour du France Femmes Morzine 2025

The Tour de France Femmes 2025 wraps up with an epic final stage on 3 August — Col de Joux Plane, into Morzine, then Col du Corbier to finish in Châtel.
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July 23, 2026
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Les Gets World Cup is back for 2025!

The UCI Downhill, Enduro & Cross-Country World Cup 2025 is back in Les Gets — one of the most iconic stops on the circuit returns to the Haute-Savoie for 2025.
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July 23, 2026
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Best time to visit Morzine for mountain biking

When Is the Best Time to Visit Morzine? Why August & September Win

Morzine's bike season runs mid-June to mid-September. August and September are the sweet spot — settled weather, quieter lifts and lower prices than peak July.
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July 23, 2026
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Dog enjoying a Morzine mountain landscape in summer

Can You Bring Dogs to Morzine? Pet-Friendly Morzine Summer Accommodation

Yes — Bike Morzine has pet-friendly chalets, apartments and hotels, plus dog-friendly trails, walks and lakes. Filter our accommodation by "Pet Friendly".
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine Bike Park End of Season Party

Finish the 2023 Morzine Summer Season in style with an epic weekend of Bikes! More details inside.
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December 7, 2023
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First-timer's guide to a Morzine MTB holiday

Is Morzine Good for Beginners? A First Timer's Guide to a Morzine MTB Holiday

Yes — the Portes du Soleil has trails for every ability, from green family tracks to World Cup downhill runs, all on one lift pass. Our first-timer's guide.
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July 23, 2026
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It's official! Les Gets World Cup 2023 and Portes Du Soleil World Cup Festival!

It's official — Les Portes du Soleil hosts the 2023 Les Gets World Cup Downhill and the first ever 10-day UCI mountain biking festival, 7th–17th September.
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July 23, 2026
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Tour de France Returns to Morzine for 2023

Le Tour de France returns to Morzine for 2023, alongside L'Etape du Tour. Morzine hosts the finish of a mountain stage on 15 July, before departing Les Gets.
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July 23, 2026
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Autumn Trail Upgrades In The Portes du Soleil

When the lifts close for the season, the trail teams don't stop — this autumn our summer trails got a full knocky rebuild, and they're looking amazing.
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July 23, 2026
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Bike Morzine Rip Off Worlds 2022

The Bike Morzine Rip Off Worlds absolutely went off! Huge whips, tricks and mini bike madness in the sun, all washed down by a rowdy Rue Du Bourg street party.
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July 23, 2026
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A Lo-Fi look at Les Gets World Champs Track

Les Gets World Champs 22 is set to be the race of a lifetime. We take a stroll down this iconic trail to see what's changed ahead of the 2022 World Champs.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine Trail Building Updates For Summer 2022

The snow is melting and Morzine's trail heroes are already hard at work across the Portes du Soleil, with serious maintenance underway for summer 2022.
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July 23, 2026
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The Tour de France Is Returning To Morzine In 2022

In July 2022 the Tour de France returns to Morzine for the 21st time. Stage 10 tackles some lesser-known Morzine cols before finishing 148km later in Megève.
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July 23, 2026
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Summer 2022 - the longest ever Morzine Bike Park Summer!

Summer 2022 will be the Morzine Bike Park's longest season ever — the lifts across the whole park will be open for longer than they've ever been before.
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July 23, 2026
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5 Reasons Why You Need To Visit Morzine This Summer

Morzine is the MTB capital of Europe and for good reason, but theres far more to Morzine than meets the eye and Summer 2024 in one not to be missed!
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February 1, 2024
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5 reasons why staying in a Morzine hotel is a great idea for your mtb holiday

With so many options for mountain bike holiday accommodation in Morzine, here are the top 5 reasons why staying in a Morzine hotel is a great choice for you.
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July 23, 2026
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Everything You Need to Know About Les Gets Downhill World Championships 2022

The Mountain Bike World Championships come to Les Gets in 2022. The world's fastest racers arrive 24–28 August for one thing: that coveted rainbow jersey.
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July 23, 2026
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Introducing : The Union

Bike Morzine is working with Steel City Media & Santa Cruz Bicycles on "THE UNION" — a new program bringing together and supporting individual riders.
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July 23, 2026
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Electric mountain bike being ridden near Morzine

Can You Fly With an E-Bike Battery? Bringing an E-MTB to Morzine

No — airlines don't allow batteries over 100Wh in hold or hand luggage, and most e-MTB batteries are 500–600Wh. Here's what that means for riding e-bikes here.
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July 23, 2026
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Les Gets World Cup 2021 - Racing Is Back!!

The UCI's 2021 Downhill World Cup schedule is out, and Les Gets is back — hosting round 3 on 3–4 July, down the famous Mt. Chéry downhill course in style.
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July 23, 2026
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Small Steps To Help The Environment

We love the mountains, but climate change is a real threat to the seasons and activities we all enjoy. Here's how Bike Morzine is taking responsibility.
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July 23, 2026
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Top Secret Downhill Race In Les Gets

Covid-19 stopped the 2020 World Cup season, but it couldn't stop Les Gets rippers P2V putting together a top secret, exclusive event with a stacked Elite field.
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July 23, 2026
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2020 The Year Of The Trail Builder

Summer 2020 had a bumpy start thanks to Covid-19, but Morzine bounced back with the biggest push for new trail development we've seen in the last five years.
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July 23, 2026
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Morzine: The New World Cup Training Ground

Loris Vergier, Steve Peat, Greg Minaar, Danny Hart — the queue for Super Morzine looks like a World Cup results sheet, and here's why elite riders train here.
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July 23, 2026
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