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Les Deux Alpes Mountain Biking
| Mountain Biking (MTB / VTT) |
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Les Deux Alpes is the latest ski resort to develop its summer programme to include mountain biking. With a new bike park, 100km of marked tracks, 26 descents, 5 cross country routes and 10 lifts that can transport bikes it is definitely worth checking out! The steep slopes, rugged terrain and stunning views make for a great day's riding and a number of races and competitions are scheduled for this season. |
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| Mountain Biking Trails / Areas in Les Deux Alpes |
The summer lifts give access to a great many MTB trails in Les Deux Alpes; there are over 30 in the area, including 21 downhill routes and 7 cross-country tracks. One of our favourites is to take the cable car up to 2600m and ride back down the Col des Gours.
The Les Deux Alpes MTB sector is split into 4 areas; Pied-Moutet, Jandri, Mont de Lans and Venosc. There are 3 bike wash stations situated in Vallιe Blanche, le Diable and back in the centre of resort. Downhill biking is becoming more and more popular in Les Deux Alpes and so efforts are constantly being made to improve the trails, add more areas and introduce more lemmings (sorry, people!) to the sport. The Pied-Moutet sector is the best for newbies and kids; starter slopes are graded green and blue, much like on a ski piste, and it is the closest area to the resort. This sector is aimed at families and first-timers and is great for getting your confidence up and practising your new techniques. (Read further on in this article for a few insider tips on how to handle your bike!)
You can test yourself against the clock every week on the Lutins track, when there is a timed downhill descent. You will only be allowed to take part if you are wearing adequate protective clothing; if you don't have your own kit you can hire some from most bike shops.
 | | Bike Park des Lutins |
As well as a multitude of marked and maintained tracks there is also the Bike Park des Lutins; new in 2005 it bills itself as the premier bike park in the Oisans and features a 4X, slopestyle zone, loads of jumps, boxes, tables and more. Laid out by local mountain bike champion Carmine Falco it is constantly being improved and extended. Access is free and even if you aren't a demon in the bike park yourself it's often worth a visit for the demos and shows that are a feature of the summer - you'll often see famous riders putting the park to the test.
Les Deux Alpes Mountain Biking Map
Diable & Venosc Mountain Biking Map
Pies-Moutet Mountain Biking Map
Bike Park des Lutins Map
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last updated 12-Oct-2008 |
| Lift Pass Prices for Les Deux Alpes - Mountain Bike |
| MOUNTAIN BIKE PASS |
| Duration |
Adult |
Child-13 years |
| Half Day(Up until 1pm or from 1pm) |
13.50 |
11.50 |
| 1 Day |
19 |
16.10 |
| 2 Days |
36.10 |
30.70 |
| 3 Days |
52.50 |
44.60 |
| 4 Days |
66.90 |
56.90 |
| 5 Days |
81.70 |
69.50 |
| 6 Days |
95 |
81.40 |
| 7 Days |
105 |
89.30 |
| 8 Days |
120 |
102 |
| 9 Days |
135 |
114.70 |
| 10 Days |
150 |
127.50 |
| 11 Days |
165 |
140.20 |
| 12 Days |
180 |
153 |
| 13 Days |
195 |
165.70 |
| 14 Days |
210 |
178.50 |
| 4 DaysNon-Consecutive |
71 |
60.30 |
| 1 Day Bike Parkvia TK des Lutins |
2.50 |
2.50 |
| 10 Days Bike Parkvia TK des Lutins |
20 |
20 |
| Season Pass14/06/2008 - 30/08/2008 |
265 |
190 |
- Passes of 6 days or more gain you free entry to the swimming pool and ice rink, a reduced entry into the Aventure Parc and 1 day access to the lift system in Alpe d'Huez
- A season pass gives you free entry to the swimming pool and ice rink as well as unlimited access to the pedestrian / MTB lifts in Alpe d'Huez
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last updated 16-Jun-2008 |
| What time of year is it best to come mountain biking? |
Weather permitting, June, September and up to the end of October are good months to mountain bike as trails are quieter and the temperature a bit more ambient. Too early in June or too late in October and a number of the higher passes may be covered in snow and are therefore unsafe to traverse. The lifts serving the valley tend to open during the second week of June and close mid-September. If you're not fond of the uphill or long ascents, you should consider the busy summer months of July and August; when the summer lift system is fully functioning. However this is high season where prices are high and trails extremely busy. There are also restrictions placed on certain trails and tracks during these months. Whenever you choose please remember to respect others users of the mountain, especially walkers, and control your speed of descent...
The Les Deux Alpes mountain biking sector opens from 16th June to 1st September. |
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last updated 12-Oct-2008 |
| MTB Events in Les Deux Alpes |
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If you really want to see some full-on mountain bike action this summer coincide your holiday with one of the many MTB events that will be taking place. The two 'biggies' are the Mondial du VTT (World of Mountain Biking) in June and the aptly-named Mountain of Hell in July. There are also number of smaller events and competitions taking place throughout the season, so keep an eye on our What's On Calendar to make sure you don't miss out. |
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last updated 12-Oct-2008 |
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