The Chamonix Valley is very dramatic, beautiful and steep sided but thanks to the winter season, the trails are all accessible by lift so you just need to worry about which way to head back down to the valley floor rather than pushing your bike up. There are the whole range of trails, from those that follow the river at a mellow pace to those that point straight downhill and require immense skill and technique to stay in control. UCPA offer a whole host of courses designed to keep even the most extreme rider content.
There is growing popularity to head into the hills as light weight as possible and run. Whether this is for exercise, training, charity or fun it is a great way to explore some of the most beautiful trails in the world. Coaching in technique, speed, tactics, diet and psychology will help you run faster, for longer and have the energy to look around at the landscape too.
Specific training courses are also organised for the mad people out there who are taking part in any of the North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc series.