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Between alpine forests, panoramic ridges and technical trails, Haute-Savoie offers an exceptional playground for all two-wheeled enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling ride or a family outing, mountain biking in Morillon combines a variety of trails, top-quality equipment and total immersion in the Grand Massif’s magnificent scenery. It’s an adventure to be lived to the full, to the sound of the descents and the scenery.
Mountain biking in Morillon means enjoying a full-scale playground of spruce forests, alpine trails and technical descents. The resort’s diverse itineraries appeal as much to families as to experienced riders. Morillon’s mountain bike trails are carefully marked and graded by level of difficulty, allowing everyone to ride at their own pace.
For families, the blue trails offer accessible, safe rides, perfect for a first mountain bike outing in Morillon. Or, for adrenaline-seekers, the more challenging enduro trails offer a succession of hairpins, roots, fast descents and stunning scenery.
On top of all this, you’ll find suitable facilities, convenient access, a real outdoor culture and a warm welcome in the resort. Nestling between the Giffre valley and the Alpine peaks, Morillon combines authenticity, accessibility and quality of service for a memorable mountain biking holiday in Haute-Savoie.
With its varied trails and meticulous layout, the Morillon Bike Park is a must for downhill and enduro enthusiasts in the Grand Massif. It offers several trails of different levels, accessible from the Morillon 1100 cable lift, making it easy to do back-to-back runs with minimal effort.
The green and blue trails are ideal for beginners and families, with wide turns, very little slope and modules adapted to learning. The red and black runs are for experienced riders looking for a thrill, with technical sequences, banked turns, jumps and roots to negotiate.
Some top trails:
• MARVEL – Blue itinerary: This is THE run for beginners! With a length of 4,500 metres, you can take full advantage of the area from the top of the SAIRON chairlift and its stunning view of the GRAND MASSIF all the way down to the centre of the resort of Les Esserts.
A bit of a 4WD track and a few passages through woodland alternate nicely on the longest descent in the area, ensuring that everyone, young and old, can enjoy the ride to the full! And if you feel like taking a break, feel free to stop at one of the picnic tables located along the track.
• STEVAN – Red Itinerary: The STEVAN run is sure to please mountain bikers looking for a challenge! After a free flowing start from the resort of Les ESSERTS, this itinerary takes you down steeper slopes as far as the village of MORILLON. Its natural trails have everything to satisfy and enable a natural progression.
• DRÉ DANS L’PENTU – Black itinerary: Accessible from the top of the SAIRON chairlift, the DRÉ DANS L'PENTU itinerary begins after a short link on a 4WD road to reach the official start. This itinerary lives up to its name (straight down) and ticks all the boxes of a successful enduro ride: a natural trail with rhythm, flow and its fair share of roots.
Beware - if it rains, advanced agility skills are essential!
If the trail proves a little too tough for you, the green MARVELINE itinerary situated 2/3 of the way down is always a good way to ease off at the end. It will take you to the MARVEL route (blue) as far as LES ESSERTS.
• L’ARRÊTE – Black itinerary: All through woodland with a steep finish, the ARRÊTE has everything to appeal to experienced enduro riders! This trail takes you from Les ESSERTS to the village of MORILLON, with a series of gullies and switchbacks. High speeds are guaranteed on dry ground, but you need to be skilful on muddy terrain - there's something for even the most seasoned riders!
The Morillon Bike Park also captivates visitors with the beauty of its surroundings. Each descent is an immersion in the Alpine landscape, between open clearings and forest passages.
Planning your mountain biking holiday in Morillon is simple and flexible. There are several rental outlets on site, offering classic and electric bikes, helmets, protectors and trailers for children. Day or season MTB passes are available for accessing the lifts.
As far as accommodation is concerned, the Giffre valley has a wealth of residences, chalets, hotels and gîtes adapted to mountain bikers: secure bike storage, immediate proximity to the trails and quick access to shops and restaurants.
Practical advice:
• Best period: throughout the summer, depending on lift opening times.
• Recommended equipment: full-suspension MTB for the bike park, protective gear recommended.
• Safety: helmets compulsory.
Mountain biking may be king in Morillon, but the resort has much more to offer. After an intense day on the trails, relax beside the Lac Bleu, enjoy a refreshing swim or try out Le Splash. There's plenty of hiking around the village, with itineraries to suit all abilities, spectacular viewpoints and a chance to immerse yourself in the local flora and fauna.
As for the restaurants in Morillon, they will welcome you to savour Savoyard specialities: tartiflettes, crozets, Alpine cheeses... The perfect opportunity to unwind in a cosy mountain setting.
Whether you come for a weekend or a week, Morillon is the perfect place to extend your stay, combining sporting activities, relaxation and gourmet pleasures.
Trails for all levels, a dynamic bike park, an exceptional natural setting and facilities designed with mountain bikers in mind: Morillon is without doubt one of the best MTB destinations in Haute-Savoie.
Book your Morillon mountain bike pass now and set off to discover the Morillon Bike Park.
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