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après ski mountain biking in Valmorel

Hit the slopes for some serious fun and fitness in the French Alps. Once you’ve had enough of the piste (if it’s possible) you can have a go at the new après ski mountain biking on offer in the small but extremely pretty village of Valmorel. Pile your car with clothes, ski gear and food to keep the cost down et voila, an easy-on-the-purse-strings ski vacation!

Peak Retreats offer 7 nights at the 3* Hotel du Bourg  in the centre of Valmorel B&B (2 people) from £393 pp including Eurotunnel with flexiplus peakretreats.co.uk; 0844 576 0123. Book the après ski mountain biking in Valmorel for just additional 30Euros on a dedicated on-snow route taking approx. 45 mins to bike down from the top of the gondola you will ride up in