{"id":97514,"date":"2026-04-24T18:09:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/?p=97514"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:09:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:09:11","slug":"bike-park-events-new-arrivals-mountain-biking-makes-its-grand-return-to-les-deux-alpes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/bike-park-evenements-nouveautes-le-vtt-fait-son-grand-retour-aux-2-alpes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike park, events, new features\u2026 Mountain biking makes a big comeback at Les 2 Alpes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>At<a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/subject\/les-2-alpes\/\"> 2 Alps<\/a>, the 2026 season starts earlier than expected. From the weekends in May, the bike park partially reopens its trails, with a simple promise: to ride from an altitude of 3200 metres down to Venosc at 960 metres. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On slopes still marked by winter, the first riders rediscover the descent as spring arrives. Weekends in May and the bank holidays in early June serve as a re-launch phase. The Venosc and Jandri areas are the first to be accessible, with routes already familiar to regulars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the more experienced, two runs directly connecting to the valley remain open from April, conditions permitting. 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMM3jMjIY_h\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A publication shared by Les 2 Alpes (@2alpes)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>This positioning is based on a specific feature of the site. Thanks to its altitude, the resort allows you to ski on the glacier in the morning and then mountain bike in the afternoon. A rare combination in the Alps, made possible by the continuous opening of the <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/les-2-alpes-inauguration-debit-cout-tout-savoir-sur-le-nouveau-telepherique-jandri-3s-express\/\">Jandri cable car<\/a>, which connects the station to the glacier in less than twenty minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A summer structured around major mountain biking events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ramp-up begins on 13 June, the full opening date of the bike park. The season then revolves around several major events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La <a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/mountain-of-hell-entries-now-open-for-the-26th-edition-of-the-legendary-downhill-race\/\">Mountain of Hell<\/a>, scheduled from June 18th to 21st, remains the most spectacular event. More than 1,000 participants set off in a mass start from the glacier for a descent with a drop of 2300 metres. The event attracts both amateurs and seasoned pilots every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/les-2-alpes-activities-news-events-the-complete-summer-2026-guide\/\">Les 2 Alpes: activities, new features, events... the complete guide to summer 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A few days later, the French Downhill Cup brings together the national elite on the technical slopes of the resort. In July, the Girls Shredding Days offer a format dedicated to female riders, supervised by champion Isabeau Courdurier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resort also hosts an urban downhill event in the heart of the village at the end of July, before a competition reserved for young riders in August. A programme that aims to cater for all profiles, from beginners to competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Targeted improvements to enhance the experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, several adjustments are being announced for the area. A new blue run, named Blueberry, will connect the Diable and Cr\u00eates sectors. The aim is to broaden the offering for intermediate skiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/petit-montagnard.fr\/en\/brand-new-electric-scooter-swimming-pool-whats-new-to-discover-this-summer-in-les-2-alpes\/\">Electric scooter, brand new swimming pool\u2026 New things to discover this summer at Les 2 Alpes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The technical teams have also stepped up track maintenance. Mechanising the work should ensure the track remains smooth and stable throughout the summer, despite high usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of access, the resort maintains a progressive pricing structure. 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