Champery lies near Geneva, being considered as a Mountain Bike Mekka. It is formed by Val d’Illiez, the Swiss resorts of the Portes du Soleil, Morgins and Champery and is a regular host of the Swiss Mountain Bike Championship. Champery Bikepark is the largest mountain bike domain in Europe together with the French Portes du Soleil.
The bikepark consists of 24 lifts, 580 km /360.6 mi long of marked trails and 9 permanent downhill and free-ride runs. You will find from easily family trails to hardcore free runs and full on downhill. The free-ride trails on the Bex are ultra – steep. Champery offers everything a mountain biker may dream of.
There are bike rentals if you don’t have your own bike. You will find everything from world cup downhill bikes to children’s bikes. Apart from crazy downhills, the trails are also scenic, so you will enjoy breathtaking descents over Lake Geneva. Don’t miss riding this Mountain Bike heaven.
Mauna Loa is one of the five active volcanoes in the island of Hawaii, the largest one on earth in volume and in kilometers covered. Its peak stands at 13679 ft/4169 m above the sea level.
Mont Sainte Anne is located in Beaupre city, Quebec, Canada and is only 30 minutes away from Quebec City. It is a famous ski resort and an ideal place for people, who love skiing. It also features a wide range of different sports for summer and winter seasons.
If you want to witness the majestic soundings of the highest mountain in Britain, then you have to visit Ben Nevis.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Antwerp is the northernmost province of both Belgium and the Flemish Region (Flanders). Clockwise from the north, it borders with North Brabant province of the Netherlands and also the Belgian provinces of Limburg, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. Capital city is Antwerp which comprises the port of Antwerp. Antwerp is known for its chemical, diamond, paper, metallurgy, glass, dynamite, textile and tobacco industries.
Canada Olympic Park is also known as Pascapoo Ski Hill and is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Park is situated in western Calgary, south of the Trans-Canada Highway, north of the community of Cougar Ridge and west of Bowness. The Park is functioned by WinSport Canada and invites all those people who want to have fun and enjoy themselves in all fields.
Geneva is the capital city of the Republic and Canton of Geneva. It is the second most populous city in Switzerland and the most populous city of Romandy, which is the French speaking part of Switzerland. Geneva is situated where Rhone exits Lake Geneva. It is a global city, a worldwide center for diplomacy, a financial center and the home-base of numerous international organizations.
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the Canton of Zurich. It is situated on the northeastern tip of Lake Zurich in north central Switzerland. The Zurich airport and train station are the busiest and largest in the country. Zurich is a hub for road, train and air traffic. It is a leading global city and stands among the world’s largest financial centers.
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains, located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as host city of the International Olympic Committee HQ.
Situated in north-western Italy, Valgrisenche is a magnificent ski area in the Aosta Valley region. In the heart of the Italian Alps, this area is the perfect playground for heli skiing fans.
Lausanne is the capital city of the Canton of Vaud and is situated in Romandy, the French speaking part of Switzerland, right on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city faces the Jura Mountains in the northwest and the French town of Évian-les-Bains and is located at 62 km / 39 mi in the northeast of Geneva. Lausanne is the fourth largest city of the country and well known as it hosts the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee.
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the fifth most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the Canton of Bern which is the second most populous among cantons. The official language in Bern is German but the main language the residents speak is the Alemannic dialect, called Bernese German. Bern is situated on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, in the north of the Bernese Alps and slightly in the west of the Swiss geographical center.
The QParks tour will be in Switzerland on March 17 for the Oakley Schilthorn Open tour stop in Skyline Snowpark Schilthorn. Freeskiers and snowboarders who will convince judges with their skills will head back home with full pockets!
In Thun, central-west Switzerland, one of the most prestigious Silver events of the Free ride Mountain Bike (FMB) competitions is going to take place on May 2015 for the sixth consecutive year.
