Haute-Savoie

Café-cycliste, a category we didn't include in our guide! In the old Duingt railway station, along the cycle path that circles the lake, it's impossible to miss Le Bon Wagon. A multi-faceted venue with one common denominator: bicycles. Terrace and refreshment room with a café - delicious small dishes, quality coffees, craft beers, cold drinks - a boutique (everything for bikes), a bike rental service and a host of services to help you get back on your bike with peace of mind, such as a tool kiosk and an inflation station.

In the Pré-la-Joux area of the Portes du Soleil, you'll find a mountain paradise dedicated to downhill mountain bike enthusiasts. Open all summer long, this area offers access to 6 exceptional zones, 5 of which are accessible via the Blues & Rock green trail. With a total of 20 trails, including 3 green and 4 blue runs, as well as numerous variants, there's something for everyone. Châtel's DH runs are distinguished by their extreme technicality.

With the mythical Col de la Colombière often visited by the Tour de France, Le Grand-Bornand is a paradise for sport cycling. The resort also has its freeride mountain bikers who swap their snow equipment for their downhill and speed bikes in summer. In summer, discover 8 itineraries (75 km of marked trails) at the top of the Rosay gondola, and 2 trails from the Châtelet chairlift! The Aravis ski pass is 200 km of slopes in 3 resorts. Possibility to learn or ride with a guide in the freeride area.

A forerunner in Europe in the promotion of mountain biking as a new-generation sport, and a recognized leader in the field of mountain biking, Les Gets boasts a Bikepark covering 128 km of marked trails. This area includes zones suitable for families as well as more adventurous riders. Access to the vast Portes du Soleil ski area offers the opportunity to enjoy downhill mountain biking on 650 km of marked trails, catering for a varied public ranging from enthusiasts to families.

Whatever your level, you will find the best advice to practice this sport or leisure activity from these passionate people who have been in place for over 10 years. Bike rental for all uses - road, trail, nature - and even electric mountain bikes to make your outings more fun. Descending the Semnoz, hiking in the Bauges or through the Crosagny pond: from small to large, there is something for everyone. Moreover, the Maison du vélo offers training courses for young people, from training to competition, and organizes raids over several days.