Routes in Chamonix

Michael Harvey said:

Does anyone know where I can download/get hold of some mountain bike routes
around Chamonix.

Also, has anyone every been there before. I'm considering taking the kids
bikes but I'm unsure as to whether there will be any suitable easy terain.

Any info is much appreciated.

Are you planning on just doing downhill?

You should phone the Office d'Haute Montagne and the Tourist Office who
can both supply you with VTT guides to the area. The valley has very
steep sides but is wide and flat at the bottom so your kids should find
something. There are also some 'balcons' which are flat.

Try vtt chamonix on google

Michael Harvey:

Quoted message said:

Also, has anyone every been there before. I'm considering taking the kids
bikes but I'm unsure as to whether there will be any suitable easy terain.

Any info is much appreciated.

I've been there before but have only ridden on the roads, and it was a long
time ago.

One thing me and my mates did while we were there was take the train up to
the Mer de Glace (big glacier) then walk back down the trail. It's a
long-ish but very enjoyable stroll, roughly equivalent to the height of
Snowdon from the glacier to the town, if I recall correctly, and quite a few
cyclists passed us along the way - I reckon if you can take your bikes on
the train that would be a very pleasant little ride.

d.