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Introduction to X Country (Cross Country)
Similar to the "Introduction to Downhill Mountain Biking" but using less gravity (certainly in your favour). A more sedate branch of the mountain biking family, X- country will take you far and wide and down the less-well know tracks in the area with a little gentle downhill action to spice things up.
Arrive in Morzine Thursday the 19th of July ’07 including 4 night’s accommodation, airport transfers, breakfast and instruction.
The mountain biking in and around Morzine and Les Gets is widely regarded as the best in the world.. Les Gets has hosted many world class bike events, including numerous World Cup rounds and the 2004 World Championships, and offers an excellent range of bike facilities and trails which are suited to all levels of rider. Every Year the region attracts many world class riders who also appreciate the easy access to the vast number of breathtaking descents, the likes of which cannot be experienced anywhere else in Europe.
The Portes du Soleil resort also has the largest area of bike trails and the biggest network of ski lifts open to bikers in Europe. The resort is ideal for Downhillers and Freeriders with many dedicated, man made courses, as well as natural descents, jump parks, North-Shore style ladders, 4X courses and even a foam pit; perfect for perfecting those 360s. The cross country riders among you will be pleased to know that the resort also boasts over 100 kilometres of single track and fire road descents.
Over thirty ski lifts mean a rider can traverse the entire region without ever needing to pedal uphill.
The sheer number of trails mean that riders of all standards can have a varied and greatly enjoyable time on the their bikes. Beginners can start with the now legendary ‘grass track’, which is a firm favourite of both first-timers and experienced Downhillers, and progress to the harder descents such as the avalanche cup course. All the major courses contain ‘easier routes’ for riders who wish to avoid the more dangerous and challenging sections of the run. Riders of any standard will improve over their stay.
The XC trails are also ideal for beginners and of course there are more advanced technical trails.. The abundance of well linked trails means a day ride can venture as far as Switzerland and back again. |
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Extra weight costs for bike with airline
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Itinerary & Highlights
Example Itinerary
The following is purely to provide an idea of how your trip would work,
as can be seen in the grid above any length of stay is possible.
Thursday evening:
Flight to Geneva from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton. Other airports possible by arrangement:
Newcastle Liverpool Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton Bournemouth East Midlands
You will be met at the airport and transferred to your resort by our own transport, taxi, or coach. Alternatively transfer by self-drive car, which will be waiting for you, and we supply exact driving instructions to your resort and accommodation.
On arrival at your accommodation at Chalet Catherine, you could go straight to bed or discover the bars and clubs of Morzine open for a quick drink before turning in. If you have brought your own bike now is the ideal time too assemble it. For tips and advice on taking your own bike, please read and digest our mountain biking essential equipment guide and bike packing instructions.
Friday
First thing in the morning your lift pass will be delivered to you by our representative or a member of the hotel staff. If Hiring equipment our representative will give you your bike and padding (Pre-booking recommended).
Spend time riding the mountain biking courses in Morzine and Les Gets, have dinner, and explore the nightlife. Fitness, saunas and massages are all available.
Saturday
Go for a longer ride taking in the nearby villages of Avoriaz and Montriond before Ascending to Chatel or even Switzerland, evening at your pleasure.
Sunday
Ride for most of the day, leaving the resort in time to catch the evening scheduled flight back. |
Accommodation & Center
Details
Morzine - Chalet Catherine
* Large convenient chalet
* Central location
* Flexible dates
* Any length of stay
* Any number of guests from 1 to 26
* Breakfast and dinner extra (if required)- by arrangement
* There is a secure area on the ground floor to clean and make minor repairs to bikes
Chalet Catherine Description
* No smoking inside the chalet please
* No pets
Chalet Catherine is a town chalet situated in central Morzine, an easy stroll to the bars and shops and a 5-minute walk to the Super-Morzine lift.
The chalet is set out on 4 floors. The ground floor is split. There is a large games room with pool, table tennis and darts.
The other half of the ground floor contains the dining room and a quieter sitting room area.
The chalet has 15 twin/double rooms (13 ensuite) arranged on the 3 top floors. It can be taken as a whole, by floor or by individual room. The first floor has a kitchen and lounge, and can be taken as a self- contained 5 bedroom (4 ensuite) apartment. The second and third floors contain the remainder of the bedrooms.
Breakfast and evening meals can be arranged. Breakfast 6 Euros per head per night; dinner with wine 30 Euros per head per night although this decreases for larger groups. Arranged locally with Chalet staff.
Facilities
* Chalet Catherine facilitiesFully flexible: any number of persons (max 26) in twin / double rooms
* Any length of stay is possible.
* Can be self catering, b/b or catered
* Parking available
* Games room with pool and table tennis
* TV DVD
* Chalet Catherine facilities
We will, if required:
o Buy your flights You are fully protected by our ATOL bonding
o Arrange airport transfers
o Buy your lift passes
The chalet can also be taken on an accommodation only basis.
Meals can be provided:
* B/B add £4 per person per night
* DINNER evening meal with wine £20
* All meals arranged and paid for with the chalet staff
* Half board available for groups of 10 or more. £17 per person per day.
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