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 BlueUne 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