Massart Bike Trails

Creating mountain bike trails and track

We're keen to integrate our constructions into their surroundings as effectively as possible, and we're aware of the expectations of today's mountain bikers, so we design trails that are aesthetically pleasing, natural and sustainable.

Our approach to creating mountain bike trails takes full account of the landscape and environments in which they are integrated.

We take pleasure in imagining tracks or trails in harmony with the topography and local vegetation - creating curves that are as pleasing to the eye as they are to ride. A challenge as creative as it is necessary. Indeed, our approach seeks to minimise the impact on the soil, flora and fauna - both during construction and in the long term.

The construction phase and the choice of means are carefully thought out to minimise the impact on the surface, while at the same time creating support structures and drainage systems to maintain the tracks and the surrounding area.

In addition, we aim to use only materials found on site, such as earth, rocks and humus. Any elements that have to be moved (branches, dead wood, stones, etc.) are placed as close as possible and in such a way as to be able to recreate shelters favourable to small fauna, such as walling and branches.

Aware of current environmental issues and the requirements of federal, cantonal and municipal authorities, we strive to preserve the ecological functions of forests and woodlands.

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Planning

Backed up by geographers and tourism manager who are fully aware of the procedures in force, we are able to draw up a complete and detailed dossier.

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Design and construction

As keen cyclists as we are landscape architects, carpenters and machinists, we create mountain bike tracks and trails in a variety of styles, adapted to the terrain and designed for beginners and professionals alike.

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Maintenance and rehabilitation

Targeted improvements to ensure the safety and durability of all types of trail (dry stone supports, wooden bridges, drainage, etc.), as well as bike park reshaping or conversion of hiking trails to allow bikes and pedestrians to cohabit.

Innovative, up-to-date trails, created by riders for riders. The goal is to offer the best and to be in line with the evolution of mountain biking.

Services

Beginners, families, promising youngsters and professionals

For the launch of a 4-season resort or the development of local sports facilities. For a club, an event or even a private building.

Whether it's a suburban or alpine flowtrail, a pumptrack or a BMX track, a skillscenter or a bikepark, a nature trail or a footpath, we can create a tailor-made project for you.

For beginners

Learning courses, pumptracks or green or blue flowtrails. Facilities accessible to all, to give you a taste for safe riding.

For the more advanced

Training courses, jumplines, red or black trails. Structures adapted to races/events or for BikePark regulars.

Sharing bikes and pedestrians

New or existing paths. Redevelopment of existing footpaths to enable cyclists and walkers to share the trail. Renovating sections that are difficult to walk and redesigning shortcuts to channel the flow of users along the path and preserve the surrounding countryside.

Our achievements

Flowline in Madeira

Creation of a track combining a blue, red and black line in collaboration with Greg Jolliff and Tobias Meyer on the island of Madeira.

Dirtjumps in Chevroux

Creation of dirtjumps in Chevroux.

2024 BikePark la Berra

Creation of new jumps, drainges maintenance and renovation of the forest part for the 2024 BikePark la Berra opening.

Wooden modules in Yverdon

Wooden features made to learn basic skills of mountain biking for the city of Yverdon (May 2024).

Kriss Kyle’s Dreamline

Design and construction of a purpose-built track with Gregor Jolliffe for the filming of a video of the cycle apparel brand Endura and the professional rider Kriss Kyle in Aberfeldy, Scotland. Photos by Marcus Cole (April 2024).

Swiss championships xco 2024

Reshape and creation of new features on the Echallens MTB club’s permanent track for the Swiss championships. (March 2024)

Tell us about your project

Massart Bike Trails Avenue des bains 16 1400 Yverdon-les-Bains tel: +41 79 827 18 00 email: colin@massart-biketrails.com

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