Mountain Bike Holiday, France

Does endless singletrack, intense downhill mountain biking or epic, off the beaten track XC & Freeride days appeal?

Do you fancy coming back to a smart mountain bike chalet with bike storage and mountain views for cold beers & BBQs? How about having someone local with MBL & SMBLA qualifications show you where it all is?

If all this sounds good then…
The picturesque resort of Chatel in the heart of the Portes Du Soleil is for you. Its fast becoming one of THE premier destinations for those wanting to mountain bike in the Alps.  With 100s of kilometers of marked trails, 18 down-hill tracks, black & north shore zones, pump tracks and freestyle faces – Chatel is an epic place to ride.

And to help you enjoy it we have 3 different packages for you to consider: B&B, self catering and full mountain bike packages including hosting.


Mountain Bike Packages

Price includes 7 nights accommodation, guiding by our SMBLA mountain bike host for every full day of your stay and transport around the resort.

Price are based on groups of 5 but we realise not all groups have exactly that number so please complete our online booking form for a personalised quote.

7 night breaks including breakfast

5th to 26th June 26th June to 28th Aug 28th Aug to 18th Sept
£300 per person £350 per person £300 per person

7 night breaks including breakfast and a 2 course evening meal

5th to 26th June 26th June to 28th Aug 28th Aug to 18th Sept
£400 per person £450 per person £400 per person

Self Catering Chalet Hire Packages

If you would just like to visit in the summer, perhaps for the hiking and the scenery without a mountain biking host, please see our prices below.

June, 7 nights, up to 12 people
£1,285
July & August, 7 nights, up to 12 people
£1,485
September, 7 nights, up to 12 people
£1,285

Bed & Breakfast Packages

The ultimate in flexibility, no minimum nights and no minimum number of guests. It is simply £29 per person per head. Single room supplements may apply.

For both self catering and B&B packages we are able to tailor your booking to your needs and details of transfers and evening meals / BBQ’s are available on request.

Please Note: All summer activities are charged in sterling and full details of what is included in our prices can be found on our terms & conditions.


Alpine Retreat Chatel offers tailor-made MTB holidays for groups of all sizes at realistic and affordable. Châtel is also a 100% mountain bike friendly commune with a fast growing MTB slope style park – crucially maintained by a dedicated bike patrol.

Chatel is proud host to the Passportes Du Soleil, The (Redbull) FMB Mountain Style Competition & The IXS Cup.

What’s Included
  • Accommodation at Chalet Le Cret
  • Continental breakfast
  • Transfers from Geneva airport or train stations.
  • Shuttle runs to and from the lifts.
  • Comprehensive on-mountain assistance.
Available Extras
  • Bike hire can be prearranged on request.
  • Photography session in bike park or Pass Porte day.
  • Half board option – costs supplied on request.