Like to hit the trail? Wondering where to MTB next? Then use this worldwide mountain biking travel guide to help with trip planning, inspiration and discounts.
But what is mountain biking? In its most simple form it is riding a bike off-road. This includes everything from dirt tracks to cycle paths and man made trails with jumps and obstacles to flat routes in the countryside.
A bike for MTB is different to road bikes or standard bikes. Typically mountain bikes have a more robust frame, knobbly tyres and wider handlebars. They usually have many gears, and most have front suspension and quite a lot have rear suspension too.
But there are many different types of mountain biking each with slightly different bikes. From freeride to freestyle, enduro to eMTB and downhill to dirt jumping, there is something for everyone. And everyone rides how they want, be it extreme jumps or a flat canal path you are still mountain biking.
So if you want to know where to MTB, think about the style of riding you want to do. Read our MTB articles for inspiration. Finally use this worldwide mountain biking travel guide help you find holidays, courses, experiences and accommodation for your next adventure.
In August 2023 I went downhill mountain biking in Belleville Valley, France. Despite awful weather, during this review of Les Menuires MTB I had a great time in this French Alps bike park. You can expect great infrastructure and excellent…
This Bike Guide Training program in Whistler, Canada is the ideal MTB course for an individual looking to take their mountain biking skills to the next level and start guiding, especially in the backcountry. The 197.5 hrs Bike Guide program…
Flying high, diving deep or riding fast provide an adrenaline hit, but is that the only reason we love adventure activities? In this post I pose the question why are extreme sports fun? From passion to purpose and exploration to…
Too hot to handle? With new temperature records across Europe every summer, more and more holidaymakers are looking for alternative destinations to beat the heat. Swapping beaches for the mountains, rivers, and high-altitude lakes coolcations in Austria offer you the…
Looking for epic off-road rides? Then multi-day MTB routes in France are hard to beat. From the Pyrenees to the Alps, and the Central Massif to the Med to the options are endless. Lucky for you we’ve pulled together the…
As a teen I loved the British rave group Utah Saints. So when invited to the the US for a Utah MTB holiday review I knew Something Good was going to happen. Off I flew to Salt Lake City, with…
France 1-Week Mountain Biking Accommodation in Morzine. Le Jalon apartment is just 50m from the Pleney ski Telecabine in Morzine and steps away from the village. This self catered holiday apartment sleeps 8 guests and comprises of an open plan…
Le Bonheur: 1-Week MTB Accommodation in Morzine, France. A stunning new apartment in the heart of Morzine Echo, Le Bonheur sleeps up to 9 people. A stone’s throw from the Super Morzine lift and a short distance to the Pleney…
Morzine MTB Accommodation: Altaka Serviced Chalet in France. Altaka 4 is a fabulous, central Morzine serviced apartment with a hot tub. At 150m² it has spacious living areas with panoramic views of Morzine. You can book this apartment as a…
French Alps MTB Accommodation in Morzine. Penthouse 303 is part of the brand new Les Portes du Pleney residence which is just 50m from the Pleney Lift, Morzine and steps away from the village. This stunning self catered holiday apartment…
1-Week French Alps MTB Accommodation in Morzine. Joli is a luxury self catered apartment just minutes from centre of Morzine and the Pleney Telecabine. It is a duplex apartment and sleeps up to 10 guests in 4 ensuite bedrooms. It…
Luxury Serviced Chalet: Morzine MTB Accommodation. La Constellation is a luxury serviced apartment sleeping from 8 to 10 guests in 4 ensuite bedrooms with a private hot tub. It is just 5 minutes walk from the Pleney telecabine. Le Constellation…
My dad got me into the outdoors as a kid. I’ve been into everything rom biking to hiking, snowboarding to paddle boarding, climbing to kayaking and running to rowing ever since. This has taught me that the right gear makes…
The bulk of this article was written in 2015 after a mountain biking holiday in Arc 1950 in the summer of 2014. I since returned in the summer of 2024 for a further review of Les Arcs MTB. Below you’ll…
Want to know how to corner on a mountain bike? Then read these beginner MTB cornering tips to quickly improve your off road riding. Road biking is a simple sport. The slow, undulating, smooth pavement gives a perfect focus for…
Do you fancy an alternative to the annual summer beach holiday this year? If like me, true relaxation comes your from trying out new experience, rather than bagging the ultimate sun lounge, then check out this review of Les Menuires…
If you are into action sports and outdoor activities then the right eyewear ensures the best view and protects your eyes. In this review of Aphex sunglasses and customisable MTB goggles we put them to the test in the Alps.…
My partner loves nothing more than whizzing down gnarly mountain biking trails. Whereas I’m an outdoor adventurer of a more sedate kind. In this review of Les Arcs summer activity holiday in Arc 1950, in the French Alps, I look…
The best African adventures provide an exhilarating blend of natural beauty, cultural richness and unparalleled thrills. As a continent of diverse landscapes, vast wilderness and incredible wildlife, it is no surprise that the top 10 activities and extreme sports in…
Despite the warnings, one in five travellers headed abroad uninsured last year, according to ABTA. Whether you simply forget or want to spend your money on other things, travel insurance can prove to be a very wise investment. So we…
