Pass' Portes du Soleil

Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

The Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB is a mountain bike tour between 1000 and 2450 m altitude, in France and Switzerland, to discover the fabulous Mountain Bike area of the Portes du Soleil and its breathtaking scenery. The route takes in between 13 and 15 lifts in the area, depending on the year (out of the 24 open throughout the summer). There are a number of variants, with mountain bikes for the strongest and more technical runs for the most experienced. The tour takes place on a single day, with participants choosing to ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The loop is around 80km long with a downhill profile, around 6000m of D- and 1000m of D+. This year, Châtel will be hosting the Mountain Bike Show with over 200 internationally renowned brands and free bike tests. Pass'Portes Gravel: Come and try out gravel in the mountains! In 2024, we're repeating the experience with a departure from the show in the centre of Châtel. You'll set off for 2 days of mountain gravel between France and Switzerland. The Pass'Portes can be done in e-MTB, on the classic route or on a special off-the-beaten-track route. The Pass'Portes Kids - Budding mountain bikers are not forgotten! The Pass'Portes Kids, reserved for 9-14 year-olds, offers a special ride supervised by instructors, departing from Morzine, Les Gets or Châtel on Saturday and Sunday. The Pass'Portes Pédestre - Because the Pass'Porteurs don't come alone, the Portes du Solei

Opening hours

From Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June 2025.

Age

Rates

One price: 77 € (+3 € administration fee, bank charges).

Includes access to the ski lifts with the tag it (hands-free card), the frame plate, refreshments, the Pass'Portes gift, the road book and individual assistance insurance.
Purchases from abroad are made in euros at the current rate.

Languages

English
French

Reservation

Pass'Portes du Soleil MTB

The Pass'Portes is a major MTB event taking place in the Portes du Soleil resorts spanning France and Switzerland. An event of international stature packed with plenty of impressive and memorable moments and shared sporting memories with plenty of laughs...!

Registration Opens: January 15, 2025 – 10 AM UTC +1 for all trails. Pass’Portes Pédestre opens on January 22, same time, and Night Ride to be announced.

Leaving from Avoriaz means avoiding the queues and heading straight out while enjoying its central location in the heart of Les Portes du Soleil. As a bonus, a warm welcome is guaranteed!

Registrations

Pass'Portesdu Soleil

The Pass’Portes du Soleil is an invitation to explore the Les Portes du Soleil area through various day hikes: MTB, eMTB, Gravel, Hiking, and Kids. Participants can register for the day of their choice (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) and can also start from one of the various starting resorts offered. This mountain event provides a unique experience in the heart of our Franco-Swiss domain, with local food stops and breathtaking landscapes.

Discover the event

LA PASS’PORTES IN NUMBERS

20 years already!
1 area: Les Portes du Soleil
2 countries: France and Switzerland
12 resorts: Abondance, Avoriaz, Champéry, Châtel, La Chapelle d’Abondance, Les Gets, Montriond, Morgins, Morzine, Saint-Jean d’Aulps, Torgon, Val-d’Illiez, Les Crosets, Champoussin
3 days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, every last weekend of June
+8000 participants
5 trails: Pass’Portes du Soleil MTB (mountain biking), ePass’Portes Bosch ePowered (e-MTB), Pass’Portes du Soleil Gravel, Pass’Portes Kids (children), Pass’Portes Hiking
10 starting points: In France and Switzerland (varies by route)
Around 15 ski lifts: (varies by route)
5 bike parks
7 tons of Abondance cheese consumed since 2004

Val-d'Illiez Virtual Info Point

A welcoming, easy-to-use info point - just like a 'real' tourist office, only virtual!

Morzine Tourist Office

The Morzine Tourist Office welcomes you a pleasant and spacious environment.

Châtel Tourist Office

Located in the centre of the village, the Châtel Tourist Office is open all year round.

Les Gets Tourist Office

You will find at the Tourist Office all the information you need to have a pleasant stay in Les Gets. You can get tourist information on the village and also on the surrounding sites.

Châtel MTB area

In Châtel, to make people want to practice mountain biking is the subject of all the attentions and leads the professionals to propose a ludic and teaching approach which makes it possible to the interested parties to begin or for improving.

Association Internationale des Portes du Soleil

Portes du Soleil International Association

Electric MTB Trails

Electric mountain biking's on the up-and-up in Châtel and the Portes du Soleil! This summer discover this activity; it's a chance to free-wheel your way into an epic modern ride!

Vallée d'Aulps Tourist Office - Montriond Tourist Point

Located in the heart of Montriond village, the tourist office is open winter and summer. Our trained holiday advisers are ready to give you all the information you need to make your stay in the Valley d’Aulps a real success.

RDDM Tourist Office at Morgins

Do you need information, advice or help to plan your stay? The Morgins tourist office is at your entire disposal. Our team is pleased to meet you and be at your entire disposal.

RDDM Tourist Office at Champéry

At the Champéry Tourist Office, we're here to make sure your trip to the Portes du Soleil is absolutely unforgettable.

Avoriaz 1800 Tourist Office

Do you need information? Our team of dedicated individuals will be delighted to provide information about the resort and help you find the events or activities that best meet your needs.