Mountain biking

Cycling for all the Family

Simply put, riding bicycles off-road and often over rough terrain.

Mountain bikes are common place in everyday life and range from the cheap children’s and adult bikes to the expensive professional bike designed specifically for competition. These bikes have similarities with other bikes, however incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance off-road.

Mountain biking can generally be broken down into multiple categories: cross country, trail riding, all mountain, downhill, freeride, street riding, dirt jumping and trials. The vast majority of mountain biking falls into the recreational XC, and Trail Riding categories.

The Alps make a perfect playground for any level of mountain biking either as a family or individual, with options for all abilities; take a gentle ride around a lake or a more challenging ride up one of the smaller or larger hills and mountains.

One of the best and most popular options with families is to take the gondola to the top and ride back down with the family, stopping for a picnic en-route. Everyone gets to enjoy the fantastic views of the Alps and it makes a great day out for the whole family.

Mountain Biking Belle Plagne

Belle Plagne has many dedicated mountain bike trails including fantastic downhill rides from the top of the cable car. Bike rental is approx £12 per day.