• Sport

MTB trail the Flash

Discover the new red singletrack between the Serpentine and the People. This new, wild, wooded section takes you up to the People from the Serpentine and catches up with the trails that follow.

Sport MTB trail the Flash Châtel

About

Departing from Châtel (74390)
Average length : 00h05
Vertical drop : 108m
Distance : 0.5km
Signed walking trail

A red trail in a singletrail spirit, a narrow trail with slopes, roots, slopes and supports. All of this in the middle of the forest, surrounded by deer!

Itinerary
Altitude max : 1909m
Vertical drop : 108m

Signs

All the jumps of the Mountain Bike Park have some security signs. Be careful not to overestimate your level. Take your marks before sending any jumps.

Topoguides references

Mountain bike guide Châtel / Portes du Soleil, free of charge, available at the tourist office and at the ski lift ticket offices.

Prices

Free entry but transport fee applies. Summer 2024 prices:


At the lift tickets offices:

1 ascent: adult: €9.50 - Children: €7.10
3 ascents with MTB - set price: €21
6 ascents with MTB - set price: €35 10 ascents with MTB - set price: €50

Online :

1 ascent: adult: €9 - Children: €6.70
3 ascents with MTB - set price: €20
6 ascents with MTB - set price: €34 10 ascents with MTB - set price: €48

Adult: 16 yrs old and over - Children: 5-15 yrs old


Châtel passes for the weekend of 14th and 15th of September 2024:

- 5 hours : Adults : €27 - Youth/Senior : €25 - Children : €21
- 1 day : Adults : €30 - Youth/Senior : €27 - Children : €22.50
- 2 days : Adults : €55 - Youth/Senior : €50 - Children : €42.

Methods of payment accepted : American Express, Bank/credit card, Connect Travellers Cheque, Travellers Cheque, Online payment, Contactless payment

Reception

Animals not allowed

At the foot of the Bike Park you will find :
- a large car park
- a car wash
- ski lift ticket offices
- toilets Food and drinks : at the bottom of the Bike Park and at Plaine Dranse you'll find several bars / restaurants
- a first-aid post

Period of practice

From 13/06 to 22/06/2025, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

From 27/06 to 31/08/2025, daily.

From 05/09 to 14/09/2025, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Dates to be confirmed.

Access

Plaine Dranse 74390 Châtel
Departing from : Châtel (74390)
Latitude : 46.222185 - Longitude : 6.787765

To get to the Bike Park by car, head towards "Linga / Pré la Joux" from the village centre and continue for 7km. There is a large car park at the foot of the Pierre-Longue chairlift.
You can also take the free shuttle bus in July and August (Line 1) from the village centre. These buses are equipped to carry bicycles.

More informations

Information update on 16/10/2024 by Châtel Tourisme