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PORTES DU SOLEIL · MTB CAMP

MTB Bike Camp Portes du Soleil — Châtel, Morzine & Avoriaz

Europe’s largest bike resort: 600+ km of trails, 5 bike parks, 22 lifts between France and Switzerland. Guided by GEMMA AUSSI Tyrol.

Led by Thomas Baldermann (state-certified gravity instructor, BSPA & Level-1 bike guide)

Coach on the day: Thomas or a team guide (trained in-house). Same safety & teaching standards.

Rider’s Way teaching method

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Why Portes du Soleil?

Europe’s largest bike resort: 12 villages (FR + CH), 22 lifts, 600+ km of trails — from beginner flow to World Cup downhill. Guide and logistics from a single source.

22 lifts · 600 km of trails

12 connected villages, 22 lifts, 600+ km of marked bike trails. Lift uplift instead of pedalling — you only ride down.

Châtel · Morzine · Avoriaz

Best-known spots: Châtel (wall park, street style), Morzine (flow, enduro), Avoriaz (alpine, demanding).

Multi-Pass FR/CH

One lift ticket for all 22 summer lifts (FR + CH). We organise multi-day passes and hotel logistics.

Offers

Portes du Soleil camp formats

Multi-day camps on fixed dates or a custom group from 4 people.

7 days

Summer date

7-day camp incl. hotel + bike + lift pass + daily guided tour.

Week camp →

3-4 days

Extended weekend

Short trip to Châtel or Morzine incl. lift pass and tour guide. Travel by your own car.

Weekend camp →

on request

Private group

Your own group from 4 people — your preferred date, your preferred bike-park mix.

Private group →

on request

Châtel special

Châtel-focused: wall park, slopestyle, street style, race tracks. We plan lines to match your level.

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on request

Camp + skills training

Multi-day camp with riding-technique coaching every day. Skills block on the trail.

Coaching camp →

3-7 days

Trips overview

Tuscany, Sölden, women’s camp Reschen, youth camp — all multi-day trips.

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Dates

Upcoming Portes du Soleil dates

There are no upcoming events.

PDS camps have fixed dates in July/August. Request a date.

What you get at the camp

Personal feedback

Right there on the trail, unfiltered: what’s working and what to work on next.

Video analysis

Seeing instead of just feeling — short clips, reviewed together with your coach.

Private coaching

Just you and the coach. Pace, content and focus fully tailored to you.

Rider’s Way teaching method

Our method: from foundation to confident master across four levels.

Levels at a glance

Level 0 — Riding safety

Practice areas and easy paths. Braking, balance, body position.

Level 1 — Basic & Safety

Your first real singletrails. Control, line choice and safety off-road.

Level 2 — Trail Skills

More demanding trails. Mastering cornering technique, speed and small steps.

Level 3 — Master Skills

Drops, jumps and technical lines — the premier class on the trail.

Thomas Baldermann – state-certified MTB instructor (BSPA)

Your guide & coach: Thomas Baldermann

State-certified MTB instructor (BSPA), bike guide and founder of GEMMA AUSSI. Portes du Soleil is huge — I guide you through the corners that match your level.

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Frequently asked questions about the Portes du Soleil camp

What level do I need for Portes du Soleil?

PDS offers all levels — blue flow lines for bike-park beginners, red trails for advanced riders, black race tracks for pros. With a guide we choose lines to match the group’s level.

How much does the Portes du Soleil camp cost?

Fixed price on request — depending on season, hotel category and bike choice. Guide price: 7-day package from approx. €1,700 p.p. incl. hotel + bike + lift pass + guide.

Which bike do I need?

An enduro full-suspension bike with 160-180 mm of travel is ideal. You can bring your own bike. We arrange rental enduros incl. protective gear through our partner shops — on request, subject to availability.

When is the best PDS season?

Mid-June to mid-September — 22 of the 25 lifts running. Peak season July/August. Extended lift season at individual spots until mid-October.