Val d'Isere Mountain News: 28th June 2013
Marathon Mont Blanc in Chamonix, Pass Portes du Soleil in Morzine
This weekend is the first big weekend of events in Chamonix, Morzine and Avoriaz and there are openings in Tignes and Val d'Isere too.
The Chamonix Mont Blanc Marathon Weekend started on Friday with the all new 80km Ultra Mont Blanc a qualifier for the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc in August. As usual there will be races for all ages and abilities including the Marathon du Mont Blanc and the Cross du Mont Blanc. Runners and hikers will enjoy our Hiking and Walking in Val d'Isere page and might find some routes for their own adventures.
In the Portes du Soleil resorts of Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel and Morgins the Pass Portes du Soleil opens the mountain biking season. Chatel will be the centre for this years festival. There will be demos from the Scott freeride team and new trails for enduro and cross country riders as well as a test centre where riders can try out this years bikes and even have a go on electric bicycles.
The Tour de France starts this weekend to. Later this summer the Tour de France will come through Alpe d'Huez as the world's most watched sporting event celebrates it's 100th edition. British interest will not be as high as last year without the presence of Sir Bradley Wiggins but the Tour never produces anything less than excitement . Find The Best Cycling Routes in Val d'Isere and explore some of the most famous stretches of the Tour for yourself.
