New this summer: mountain scooters!

The downhill trails in Méribel’s bike park are not reserved for mountain bikes - they can also be used by mountain scooters. In fact, contrary to what you might think, scooters are even better suited to learning to ride downhill. With their slightly lower centre of gravity, which offers greater stability, and the absence of a saddle, which allows complete freedom of movement, scooters are ideal for your first attempts at downhill riding!

Easy routes are on offer for beginners who, after their first attempts, can try out slightly more technical and steeper routes, or switch to mountain biking once they feel at home on the trails. Scooters are ideal for family outings (a minimum height of 1.30m is required for children), and offer fun expeditions for groups of friends and those who like a challenge…

This year, for the first time, mountain scooters are available to rent so you can discover this activity independently. To use the lifts with your scooter, you must have a mountain bike pass (various types are available: 3-hour discovery pass; 1-day pass; 3-days spread over a week; and a season pass).The scooter rental options available at the Lounge (located at La Chaudanne, opposite the Tougnète gondola departure station) correspond to these different options, with half-day and full-day rentals available. All equipment is provided, including helmet, gloves and elbow and knee protection. Don’t be worry – though this equipment is obligatory and may make you feel you’re attired like an ice-hockey player before a big match, falls are relatively infrequent and less common than on a bike...