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New Mountain Bike Track Opens in Les Houches this Saturday

4km blue trail is the latest addition to Chamonix's mountain bike area

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

The much anticipated addition to downhill mountain biking trails in Chamonix opens this Saturday 13th July in Les Houches.

The new blue track descends 640m for 4km, and starts from close to the top of the Prarion gondola. It will have harder variations that you can opt in or out of, although these are still being finished, and will be only accessible from the 20th July. Please respect any signs preventing you from riding on these sections until they're finished!

A CHAM'VTT 1 day pass costs 17 euros, and allows you to lap the Prarion gondola as many times as you like during that day. You can pick up a ticket at the lift pass office on the day.

Read more about mountain biking in Chamonix in our handy guide, and check out the many trails on offer. If you're not sure wha'ts available to ride in July & August, then here's our Graham with a quick recap!

Happy riding everyone :-)

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