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[Closed] Verbier vs. Morzine

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Have heard from a chap who used to operate a bike outfit in British Columbia that that Verbier is a better destination than the old favourite Morzine as a biking destination.
Having only been to both in the wintertime was wondering what everyone else thinks....


 
Posted : 17/04/2009 7:57 pm
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what sort of riding are you after ?


 
Posted : 17/04/2009 7:58 pm
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Been to both, Verbier is a lot gnarlier

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Posted : 17/04/2009 8:19 pm
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[i]Been to both, Verbier is a lot gnarlier[/i]

Depends how you define that, there are certainly far harder DH tracks in Morzine IF you know where to look.

What riding are you after?


 
Posted : 17/04/2009 8:26 pm
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I've done both and I preferred Morzine I think. Verbier itself is nice, and the views are great, but I had more fun in Morzine/Les gets on the bike.


 
Posted : 17/04/2009 8:35 pm
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Fast flowing singletrack like Afan in Wales ideally; although with lifts and without rain....


 
Posted : 18/04/2009 7:42 pm
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Verbier definitely quieter, if that's important to you? Felt more like a real mountain environment to me too.

I think defining "better" is going to help folk reply.


 
Posted : 18/04/2009 8:23 pm
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I preferred Verbier, nice and steep so drains well after rain. Plus I just like long runs down to the valley floor (see also Les Arcs).


 
Posted : 18/04/2009 8:36 pm
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There is steep stuff in both spots, probably more (on average) steep stuff in Verbier. Just depends what you want I guess.


 
Posted : 11/05/2009 9:48 pm
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Verbier is generally ridden by riders who drag their brakes.


 
Posted : 11/05/2009 9:55 pm
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both are TOTAL TOTAL rubbish

you want to go to Les Arcs instead

p.s. Verbier over Morzine EVERY time


 
Posted : 11/05/2009 10:06 pm