UCI Cycling World Championships 2027
24 August – 5 September 2027
This is the big one. The 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships come to Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc from 24 August to 5 September 2027 — twenty World Championships rolled into one event, 15,000 athletes and 288 rainbow jerseys on the line. Two of them land on Les Gets, ten minutes from Morzine: the Downhill World Championship finals on 27 and 28 August, and the Cross-Country Olympic events from 2 to 4 September. The Gravel World Championships run in Châtel, inside the Portes du Soleil, on 26 and 27 August. If you have ever wanted to watch the World's best race these trails, this is the summer to do it.

Les Gets is a proven Worlds venue, having hosted the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in 2022 and 2004. Accommodation across Morzine and Les Gets will go fast for those two weeks — if you want to be here for it, book early.

What makes the Les Gets World Championships 2027 stand out is? It’s the perfect mix of insane riding and an unbeatable atmosphere. The track itself is a rider’s favourite—a gnarly blend of natural root sections and meticulously crafted jumps that provide plenty of airtime for those brave enough to send it. Spectators get front-row seats to all the action, whether it’s from the side of the track or one of the big-screen viewing areas dotted around the mountain and plenty of oppourtunities to meet their favourite riders. But it’s not just about the racing. The entire town of Les Gets transforms into a mountain biking mecca during World Cup week. Think buzzing après-ride vibes, pop-up bike shops, athlete meet-and-greets, and a festival atmosphere that runs from dawn ‘til dusk. Whether you’re a hardcore fan of the sport or just love a good party in the mountains, the Les Gets World Cup is the place to be.

Passportes du Soleil 2027
25 - 27 June 2027

‍The Passportes du Soleil is a major MTB race/gathering that takes place on 25 - 27 June 2027 and marks the official lift opening of the full Portes du Soleil area for the 2027 season, with over 200 mountain bike industry stands offering demo bikes, samples and product displays. Les Passportes du Soleil takes you on a tour of the full Portes du Soleil summer MTB area, showcasing over 80KM+ of lift assisted Enduro trails, over 15 lifts and riding between France and Switzerland. The 2027 dates are expected but not yet officially confirmed by the organisers.
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Les Passportes du Soleil 2027 is non-competitive and more of a rally than a race. Designed to showcase the best trails in the area, at your own pace and providing local food and beverages along the way! A great way to experience the vastness of the Portes du Soleil area and you don't need to be an Elite level Enduro racer to take part, with hundreds of amateur riders taking part in groups of friends each year. However with over 80KM+ of trails riding over a single day, a decent level of fitness is a must to make your time far more enjoyable. To compete in Les Passportes du Soleil you'll want a capable enduro bike, ideally with 150mm+ suspension front and rear, dropper post and downhill tyres as a minimum. E-MTBs are also able to enter the event.

Harley Days Morzine 2028
July 2028 (dates TBA)
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‍Worth knowing if you're planning around it: Harley Days runs every other year, and the last one was July 2026 — so there is no Harley Days in Morzine in 2027. The next edition is summer 2028, dates to be confirmed. When it does land, it takes over Morzine town for four days with 10,000+ bikes, 30,000+ people and free rock concerts every night. Quieter streets in 2027, more trail time.

The 2027 Tour de France runs from 2nd to 25th July, starting with a Grand Départ in Edinburgh. Only the opening stages are confirmed so far — the full route, including the Alpine stages, is announced in October 2026. Haute-Savoie is expected to feature, with Sallanches and the Domancy climb in the frame. For reference, here is how close the action came in 2026:

🗓️ Stage 15 — July 19th
Key Mountain stage finishing at Plateau de Solaison.
Just 1 hour’s drive from Morzine(or 2.5hr ride if you fancy earning it!).

🗓️ Rest Day in Haute Savoie — July 20
Check out the worlds best bikes, team pits, your favourite riders and head out on your own ride.

🗓️ Stage 16 — July 21
‍Fast and furious Sprint along the edges of Lac Leman from Thonon to Evian. Both just a short drive from Morzine

🗓️ Stage 17 — July 22nd
‍Start of Stage 17 from Champery to Voiron.  Ideal for catching the riders up close before roll-out.

Spartan Race Morzine 2027
2 - 4 July 2027
The Spartan Race returns to Morzine from 2nd - 4th July 2027, confirmed by the resort. Offering the following race formats:

‍SPRINT (5KM) //  SUPER (13KM) // BEAST (21KM)  // ULTRA (50KM) //  KIDS RACE

‍Morzine's mountainous stage provides one of the toughest races on the European circuit, with epic amounts of climbing over tough mountainous terrain, wading through icy mountain streams and rivers and even climbing out of the freezing cold Nyon Waterfalls!  Alongside these natural features, competitors cover huge distances  of man-made obstacles, electrocutions and other borderline torture devices! This stage of the Spartan race is renowned as one of the toughest in the World and is not for the faint hearted.

Entries cost from €97 - €237 for those wanting to really punish themselves this summer, if this sounds like you then you better get training asap and sign up here.
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