VTT de descente aux 7 Laux Prapoutel
Prapoutel • Les 7 Laux

Ride the Wild Heart of Belledonne

A bike park with 15 trails, from green to elite black. Alpine meadows, beginner lines or technical forest trails, and panoramic views just 35km from Grenoble.

15 downhill MTB trails

MTB trails for every level. Flow lines, technical rock gardens, root sections and committing wooden features for experts

Les 7 Laux, the Heart of Belledonne

Ride through one of the last truly wild alpine ranges in France. Technical forest sections and alpine meadows with 360° panoramic views over the Grésivaudan valley.

35km from Grenoble

Pure alpine riding without the crowds, accessible in under an hour from Grenoble. Perfect for weekend warriors and extended riding trips throughout the June-September season.

Need a Downhill Mountain Bike?

Discover our premium DH MTB fleet, perfectly maintained, set up especially for you and ready for 7 Laux trails.

MTB Rental

Bike Dialed & Ready?

Pro MTB servicing: suspension setup, brake bleeding, drivetrain overhaul. Same-day crash repairs and custom setup.

MTB Workshop
Why Les 7 Laux?

Technical and flowing descents, XXL views, express access from Grenoble

The 7 Laux bike park delivers pure alpine riding in the Belledonne massif. With 15 lift-accessed trails from beginner greens to elite blacks, this bike park offers technical forest sections, alpine meadows with panoramic Grésivaudan views, and modern trail features for all levels.

15 trails: 3 green, 3 blue, 5 red, 4 black

1,350m elevation gain on lift-served descents

Wild Belledonne: 70+ alpine lakes, untouched nature

35km from Grenoble, 50km from Chambéry

Vue panoramique des montagnes de Belledonne depuis Prapoutel
Young rider on a junior downhill MTB at the 7 Laux bike park, Prapoutel
MTB Trails

MTB zones & trails for every level

The 7 Laux bike park offers 15 trails across five levels: 3 greens for beginners, 3 blues for intermediates, 5 reds for advanced riders, 4 blacks for experts, and the elite Absinthe trail. Higher sections feature technical rocky terrain, while lower slopes offer jumps, berms and flow features. Trails wind through shaded forests and alpine meadows with Grésivaudan valley views. Lift-linked enduro connectors enable multiple descents, with regular maintenance from June to September.

15 trails for every level

Absinthe: the elite trail for experienced riders

Technical rocky sections, varied features & modules

Shaded forests + panoramic alpine meadows

Who is it for?

From MTB beginners to seasoned freeriders

Les 7 Laux welcomes all riders. Families can enjoy gentle green trails with lift access and an MTB school. Intermediate riders progress on blues and reds, while experts can take on the steep blacks and elite trails. A resort favoured by Grenoble locals and European visitors looking for authentic alpine terrain. Children's introductions, enduro training or advanced descents - Les 7 Laux offers pure mountain riding without pretension.

Families with kids (green trails from age 5)

Intermediate riders building skills

Expert downhillers & enduro racers

Valley locals & international visitors

Downhill and enduro mountain biker on a 7 Laux trail — La Grange rental & workshop, Prapoutel
Enduro mountain biker riding the Belledonne trails near La Grange, Prapoutel
Modern Infrastructure

Les 7 Laux, the Heart of Belledonne

Les 7 Laux balances mountain authenticity with modern convenience. With 90% of lifts renewed in the past decade, the resort delivers fast mountain access while preserving Belledonne's wild character—one of the last untouched French Alpine ranges with 70+ glacial lakes and pristine forests. The three linked sectors (Prapoutel, Le Pleynet, Pipay) offer full amenities without sacrificing peaceful mountain village atmosphere. Modern access, wild alpine soul.

90% of lifts renewed in past 10 years

Protected massif with 70+ alpine lakes

3 authentic mountain villages linked

One of France's last wild alpine ranges

Friendly Village & Activities

Welcoming Mountain Village with Family Spirit

Les 7 Laux maintains a friendly village atmosphere. Prapoutel at 1,350m offers shops, restaurants, and essentials within walking distance. The high-quality Résidence Les Granges des 7 Laux features ski-in/ski-out apartments right on the slopes, 200m from shops and ESF meeting point. Le Kaktus bar-brasserie in the residence offers a sun terrace and cozy fireplace. Beyond biking, enjoy tree climbing, Wiz Luge bobsled, disc golf, and water parks. The three villages balance modern amenities with authentic mountain character.

Les Granges — ski-in/ski-out residence on slopes

Le Kaktus — bar-brasserie with sun terrace

Tree climbing, summer luge, disc golf, water park

Shops, restaurants & ESF 200m away

Prapoutel mountain village atmosphere
VTT électrique sur sentiers de montagne Belledonne
E-Bike Network

Bel'Vélec — 300km E-MTB Trail Paradise

The Bel'Vélec trail network offers 300+ km of cross-country and enduro trails close to Les 7 Laux. With 17 waymarked loops and 11,000m of climbing, e-MTB riders reach panoramic viewpoints over the Grésivaudan, passing through forests, alpine meadows and spectacular cols. Family valley rides or demanding alpine loops - the Bel'Vélec network opens up the beauty of Belledonne to everyone.

300+ km marked trails, 11,000m climbing

17 routes from family-friendly to challenging

Valley panoramas & hidden alpine lakes

E-bike or classic MTB loop

Access & Location

Come and ride at Prapoutel

The Les 7 Laux resort is remarkably accessible. 35km from Grenoble and 50km from Chambéry, you're there in under an hour by car. Drive via the A41/A43, or take public buses from Grenoble TGV (lines N95/N96). Airports: Grenoble 35km, Chambéry 1hr, Lyon 90min, Geneva 2hrs. MTB season runs June to September, with the lifts open every day.

Highway access: A41/A43, exits Goncelin or Brignoud

Public buses from Grenoble TGV (Lines N95/N96)

Airports: Grenoble 35km, Lyon 90min, Geneva 2h

MTB season: June-September (Bel'Vélec longer)

Mountain biker in the 7 Laux bike park, Prapoutel — La Grange rental & workshop
Willem Vanhoeve - MTB, ski and snowboard rental expert at 7 Laux La Grange

The 7 Laux bike park is a hidden gem in the Alps. After years of riding across Europe, I can confidently say the trails here offer the perfect mix of flow and technical challenge. The variety keeps every rider engaged, from smooth berms to rocky sections that test your skills.

Willem VanhoeveFounder, LA GRANGE

Need a Downhill Mountain Bike?

Discover our premium DH MTB fleet, perfectly maintained, set up especially for you and ready for 7 Laux trails.

MTB Rental

Bike Dialed & Ready?

Pro MTB servicing: suspension setup, brake bleeding, drivetrain overhaul. Same-day crash repairs and custom setup.

MTB Workshop

Our MTB rental brands

At La Grange we rent premium MTB gear, maintained and set up for your size and level. Downhill, enduro or e-MTB, leave with the right bike and the protection to match.

Our shop

Find all your favourite parts and accessories in our shop: trusted-brand parts to repair your bike (brake pads, tubeless…) or upgrade it (pedals, bars…), plus accessories (protection, apparel…) to take on the 7 Laux area.