Lac Blanc Bike Park, in Orbey in the Haut-Rhin, opens its 2026 season on Saturday 11 April at 9 am for 90 days of downhill mountain biking. The area has several marked trails from green to black, served by a detachable chairlift, with a track used for the French DH Cup. Here are the access details, the official 2026 prices and the level of each trail, to plan a ride without surprises.
Access and practical info
The bike park is located at Auberge du Vallon, 68650 Station du Lac Blanc, in the town of Le Bonhomme (Haut-Rhin). Parking is free, less than 200 metres from a public car park that is also free. The Montjoie detachable chairlift carries 4 riders and 4 bikes per chair, to cut queuing time at the start of the trails.
A full-face helmet is compulsory for riding, at every level. The site also recommends back protection, knee pads and long gloves. The area has 5 bike wash stations and paid shower cubicles on site.
The trails
The trail guide published on the bike park’s official website lists the following tracks, from the most accessible to the most demanding:
- Smooth (green): a wide 2.7 km trail, accessible to beginners and to riders with reduced mobility, including all-terrain wheelchairs.
- Easy (green): a beginner trail with the first wooden features to build skills.
- Cool (blue, red variant): a flow trail with berms, a good way into downhill riding.
- Flow (red): a rolling trail, suited to downhill fans who want to link runs.
- Fat (red/black): a 1.5 km trail, the park’s signature line, known for time spent in the air. The bike park also runs an XL version of it, the R’Line, with no escape routes.
- Roots (red, blue variant depending on section): wooden bridges and natural-style riding, a long and technical track.
- 4X: a 400 m trail with banked turns, designed for head-to-head team runs.
- Nuts (black): a fast, technical trail used for the French DH Cup, reserved for experts.
- R’Line: an XL version of Fat, with no way out.
A Bike Patrol team maintains the trails throughout the season and looks after safety across the area.
2026 prices: passes and lift rides
| Pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Day (9 am to 4:45 pm) | €33 |
| Morning (9 am to 1 pm) | €28 |
| Afternoon (1 pm to 4:45 pm) | €28 |
| 20-point card (5 lift rides) | €23 |
| 40-point card (10 lift rides) | €46 |
| Single lift ride (descent included) | €4.60 |
| Season pass (90 days) | €430 |
A group discount applies from 11 people (10%) and 21 people (15%) on day or half-day passes paid in a single transaction. The hands-free pass rents for €0.50 (€1.50 deposit, refunded) and daily insurance is available for €3. Buying passes online earns 5% back in loyalty euros, to be used before the end of the 2026 season.
Renting a downhill mountain bike on site
The bike park rents equipment at the ticket desks, with Mondraker mountain bikes (a partnership since 2018). For beginners, an all-inclusive package bundles a downhill bike, protective gear and a lift pass, with a stated saving of 13 to 27% compared with booking each item separately on site.
This package can only be booked online, on the dedicated site rapideloc.com. No booking is taken by phone or email, and it must be made by the day before at the latest: same-day booking is not available in peak season.
Lac Blanc Bike Park or La Bresse Bike Park?
If you are staying on the Moselotte valley side, comparing it with La Bresse Bike Park comes up naturally. La Bresse focuses on committed DH tracks, including a UCI World Cup history, on a more compact area. Lac Blanc offers a wider range of styles (flow, freeride, 4X) and a trail accessible by all-terrain wheelchair, which makes it a good complement for varying the riding on a multi-day stay in the massif.
After the ride: lakes and downtime in the Upper Vosges
Lac Blanc can be reached from the La Bresse valley via the Route des Crêtes, which makes it easy to combine the DH session with other stops on the trip. To unwind after riding, Lac de Blanchemer and its peat bog offer a quiet walk, as does Lac de Lispach with its nature trail. To cool off, swimming stays banned at Lac des Corbeaux: check which areas are allowed before heading out with swim gear.
Before setting off, check the day’s opening calendar on the bike park’s official website. The season runs in phases: opening on Saturday 11 April 2026, extended to Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 July to 30 August, then limited to weekends until 25 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pass cost at Lac Blanc Bike Park in 2026?
The day pass (9 am to 4:45 pm) costs €33 in 2026. The half-day pass, morning or afternoon, costs €28. There is also a 20-point card (5 lift rides) at €23 and a 40-point card (10 lift rides) at €46. A single lift ride costs €4.60, including the descent.
Do you need to book the mountain bike rental ahead of time?
Yes. The bike park rents Mondraker mountain bikes and offers an all-inclusive package (bike, protective gear, lift pass) for beginners, but booking is only possible online at rapideloc.com, by the day before at the latest. No booking is taken by phone or on the same day.
What riding level do you need at Lac Blanc?
The area has eight downhill trails and a 4X track. The Smooth line is accessible by all-terrain wheelchair, while Nuts hosts the French DH Cup rounds and stays reserved for confirmed downhill riders. A full-face helmet is compulsory at every level.