A Guide to Bike Skiing in the Alps

If you've ever wanted to try a bike ski, now is the time to buy one. There are a variety of options, including the iSkibike, the S.L.A.T., Moutiere, and Col de la Bonette. But you're probably not sure where to start looking. You can find demo rides for a bike ski on Facebook or online. Or you can read more about this new trend in biking by following the company's social media accounts.
iSkibike

The iSkibike bike ski is a high-performance, sit-down ski bike. It has skis on the feet for balance and brakes and allows you to access chairlifts with ease. In Europe, these bikes are known as skibobs. It's not just for the hardcore skier, though. Even moms can use it! Here are some of the advantages of this new invention.

The iSkiBike bike ski has eight inches of seat travel and a "four-bar" suspension system that makes it easier to ride on a ski slope. The bike also features short foot-mounted skis for balance. The iSkibike can be used as a chairlift, allowing disabled skiers to ride off-piste and groomed runs with ease. Adaptive skiers can also ride the iSkibike on a chairlift.
S.L.A.T.

SNO-GO is a Utah-based company that has revolutionized the sport of biking and skiing by developing a revolutionary S.L.A.T. bike ski system. Its design enables rear skis to articulate like a parallel skier and combines all motor functions into one step. The ski bikes are extremely lightweight and incorporate a proprietary Hexed Carbon product that significantly improves weight control.

This new bike ski features a streamlined design that makes them incredibly easy to maneuver. The three skis are connected by 13 pivot points that allow the rider to turn on a dime. Aside from this, the bike ski also has a liftable front, which allows users to cut into the snow like skiing. This revolutionary design allows riders to move in a variety of directions with a minimum of fatigue and maximize agility.
Moutiere

If you've ever wondered how to combine biking with skiing, the Col de la Bonette and Moutiere may be the two most popular bike ski routes in France. While the Col de la Bonette gets a lot of attention from the snow-clearing crews, Moutiere doesn't get nearly as much publicity. Nevertheless, Audrey and Manon have mastered a technique that allows them to ski while they ride. The two rider-bikers clip their skis on their back packs in a criss-cross pattern and then pedal up the road until they reach the skiing-randonnee piste. From here, they cross the mountain in a criss-cross fashion and descend in a smooth, elegant fashion.

Getting to Moutiere from Paris is not difficult, as you can take direct sleeper trains from Paris and London to the town's train station. The roads in the valley are improved and the motorway to Albertville leads to the dual carriageway that runs to Bourg. The first ski resort in the Tarentaise is Doucy-Combelouviere, and Moutiers is the turning point for the Bozel valley. Afterwards, you can continue down the Isere valley to Bourg St Maurice.
Col de la Bonette

The Col de la Bonette is a road in the Alps that features many switchbacks. The road winds up and around the mountain and ends at the former military camp, Les Fourches, located close to the summit. A notable feature of the Col de la Bonette is the pilgrimage that takes place there each year. In 1963, the Notre Dame du Tres Haut oratory was built on the mountain, and every year, pilgrims gather between the oratory and Plateau des Sources de la Tinee.

The Col de la Bonette is France's highest paved mountain road, at 2802 meters. For bikers, it's a must-do. Starting from the village of Barcelonette on the D66, the road begins with a slight ascent. The road then climbs over 1600 meters and continues through hairpin bends. From the top, you'll pass the ruined Caserne de Restefond and the Col de la Moutiare, located only two kilometres away.
Crested Butte

If mountain biking is your passion, you can't miss out on a visit to Crested Butte, CO. In addition to the many bike trails on the ski area, the town is also home to the best singletrack Colorado has to offer. Mountain bike trails here range from easy downhill routes to adventurous cross-country riding. From aspen tree forests to meadows, Crested Butte offers a variety of biking options for any skill level.

You can rent mountain bikes,  snow boards, and bike equipment at many bike and sports shops located throughout the town. Many of these shops also sell skis and  snow boards. If you're looking for new skis or snowboards, you'll want to check out the shops at the base of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. You can find many rentals, sales, and custom boot fitting services at Alpineer. Another option for mountain bike rentals and outfitters is Flatiron Sports, located in the base area.