Mountain Biking

Biking Snapshot
Downhill Mountain Bike Park with tracks suitable for all levels designed by ex-world champion Karim Amour

15 full downhill courses and a multitude of freeride routes

Ski Lifts open from mid-June to end-August to take you to the top

Bike hire, lessons and guiding available

Road cycling - cover the same ground as the 2007 Tour De France Stage 8

Cycle from Val D'Isere to the Col D'Iesran 2,770m - a famous alpine climb

Secure indoor bike storage at the chalet

Bike workbench and tools for running repairs

Downhill Mountain Bike & Cycling Holidays
Tignes has been transformed in recent years and has become a mecca for mountain bikers and road cyclists and now provides a level of facilities and bike trails which are very comparable, if not better, than some of the better known and longer established biking destinations in France. Regular Bike Festivals attract visiting Pro’s and bike exhibitors with a chance to test-ride bikes on Tignes’ excellent trails.

Cross Country riders and Downhill enthusiasts are very well catered for with Enduro routes and man-made bike parks, as well as downhill tracks for all levels of rider. Tignes offers “Easy-riding” routes for beginners and a vast network of trails to suit all tastes. The ski lifts allow bikers to cover many miles of terrain, including 15 full downhill courses and a multitude of trails for freeriding heaven!

The chalet has secure indoor bike storage facilities and is an ideal base from which to explore the area.

Guiding
Hiring a guide to show you around the best trails and those well-kept secrets in resort ensures you get the most out of your time. You will gain a true insight into the real potential of the resort, benefit from a local knowledge and substantially improve your riding technique.

Beginners and intermediates
Are well catered for in Tignes and guided rides can last for a half or full day. Each ride will be clearly described with a route, duration and level of difficulty. You simply select the rides which suit you, and the guides are happy to advise.

Advanced Trails
The bike park in Tignes and the major downhill trails were designed by a member of the French downhill mountain bike team. As well as routes to suit beginners and intermediates there are also trails which will test the best - a strong nerve is definitely required for the most technical runs.

Independent Riding
You are welcome to go and explore the local terrain yourself, and we can supply trail maps to help you navigate the mountain. We would always advise that you ride with at least one other person and inform our staff of your intended route and ETA.

Lift passes cost around £10 per day for mountain bikers.

Road Cycling
The Col de l'Iseran - one of the great alpine climbs is right on our doorstep. From Bourg St Maurice, the Col de l'Iseran is the longest climb in France at 47.5 kms. High above Val d'Isere ski resort the summit is also one of the highest roads in Europe at 2,770 metres. Tignes Les Brevieres lies enroute to the Col from Bourg St Maurice. Val D'Isere is approximately 8km up the valley with a climb of 300m. From there it is 17km to the Col and a vertical climb of almost 1,000m to 2,770m.

The route first appeared in the Tour de France in 1938. It has only appeared a few times in the Tour and not at all between 1963 and 1992. In 1996, the riders had to cross in cars as snow made the route unrideable. Last summer saw the Tour return and although the Tour was surrounded by controversy the Tignes stage was a great success.

Lessons & Guides
Whether you are an experienced DH/XC mountain biker or a beginner you can benefit enormously from both lessons and guides. There are so many routes that are off the beaten track that without a guide you would never find them. Lessons can also help improve your technique rapidly and will enable you to tackle runs you would otherwise never dare to try!

Evolution 2 Adventure School Guided Tours
Explore the vast network of mountain tracks amongst the snow capped peaks with an experienced guide. Tours cater for all levels of mountain biking

NB: These prices include instruction, transport and equipment (mountain bike & helmet)