USEFUL LINKS AND INFORMATION
Local MTB info for the Chamonix Valley
keep these key points in mind: The seasonal ban on biking in the Chamonix municipality runs from July to August. The lifts typically operate from late June to September or October. Stay updated on local weather forecasts for safe riding, and consider exploring the bike park trails at Balme and Les Houches for varied and exciting experiences amid stunning Alpine scenery.
A few general points.
Bike Ban – The “not that bad” summer bike ban in Chamonix Commune.
Dates d’ouverture des remontées mécaniques dans la région – 2024 lift opening dates
Chamonix Bike Blog – Stacked with info on everything bikes
MTB Diaries – Local rider “Christos” youtube channel of our beautiful trails.
Météo
Chamonix Meteo – Our local area weather forecast
Chamonix APP – good app for very localised weather and info
Meteo Blue – Une grosse application météo mais très bien pour la montagne
Sentiers VTT
TrailForks – The well known trail finding app
Official MTB Pistes – Bike park pistes and official trails
UTAGAWA-VTT – Good trail finding app for France
Howards STRAVA – lots of routes in and around the area
Magasins de vélos
Bike E-Motion store – Les Houches
Zero G – Chamonix
Legend CHX – Chamonix
Slash – Chamonix
Réparation de vélos
Ambition outdoor – Julien diot
Nbikes – Entretien et réparation des suspensions
