Evo Bike Park

About Evo Bike Park

Located near Digne-les-Bains in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region of southern France, EVO Bike Park is one of the country's most unique mountain biking destinations. Unlike traditional ski-resort bike parks that operate only during the summer, EVO Bike Park is recognized as France's first four-season bike park, offering gravity riding from March through November. Built by riders for riders, the park combines professionally shaped downhill trails, freeride lines, dirt jumps, a pump track, and progression areas into an experience that caters to everyone from beginners to professional athletes. One of the defining characteristics of EVO Bike Park is its innovative uplift system. Instead of relying on chairlifts or gondolas, riders are transported to the top of the hill using specially designed shuttle trucks and trailers. This system allows the park to operate independently of ski lift infrastructure while creating a relaxed, social atmosphere where riders can meet and chat during each ride to the summit. With approximately 235 meters of vertical descent, the park delivers long, exciting runs packed with features despite its relatively compact elevation. The trail network has expanded significantly over the years and now includes 11 purpose-built trails, ranging from flowing blue runs to demanding double-black downhill tracks. The variety ensures that riders of every ability level can find suitable terrain while progressing naturally through increasingly technical trails. Beginners will appreciate the park's blue-rated flow trails, which feature wide berms, smooth rollers, gentle gradients, and predictable corners. These trails provide the perfect introduction to gravity riding, allowing newcomers to build confidence while learning proper cornering, braking, and body positioning. The smooth trail surfaces encourage riders to maintain momentum without facing intimidating obstacles, making EVO Bike Park an excellent place to experience lift-assisted mountain biking for the first time. Intermediate riders have an outstanding selection of red-rated trails that blend flowing machine-built sections with natural terrain. Popular trails such as Dirty Wave, Slate Line, Jungle Trail, and Whip It feature tabletop jumps, berms, rollers, moderate drops, and technical transitions that reward smooth riding and consistent speed. Many obstacles include optional lines, allowing riders to safely develop their jumping skills while gradually increasing the level of difficulty. Advanced riders are challenged by several demanding black and double-black trails. Routes including Chainsaw, Original Gangsta, Griffus Line, Stratos Line, and the legendary Double Black Mamba feature steep gradients, rock gardens, technical drops, gap jumps, wall rides, root sections, and high-speed descents that require excellent bike handling and complete commitment. These trails have earned EVO Bike Park an excellent reputation among experienced gravity riders looking for technical and creative trail design. Beyond the main downhill trails, EVO Bike Park offers one of the most complete progression areas in France. Riders can practice on a dedicated pump track, improve their jumping technique in the Dirt Area, and safely learn new tricks using the airbag landing zone. A separate beginner skills area allows younger riders and newcomers to develop confidence before moving onto the mountain trails. These additional facilities make the park ideal not only for recreational riding but also for structured skills development. One of EVO Bike Park's greatest strengths is its welcoming atmosphere. Since its creation in 2016, the park has built a strong community where riders of every level are encouraged to progress together. Professional coaching sessions are available for children, beginners, intermediate riders, and competitive downhill athletes. Riders looking to improve technical skills, jumping confidence, or race performance can participate in private lessons and training camps led by experienced instructors. The natural setting adds another dimension to the experience. Located in the foothills of the southern Alps, the trails descend through Mediterranean forests, rocky hillsides, and open terrain with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The region's warm climate allows the bike park to remain open much longer than traditional alpine resorts, making it a popular destination during spring and autumn when higher-elevation bike parks are still covered in snow or have already closed for the season. Trail maintenance is one of EVO Bike Park's biggest priorities. Dedicated trail builders regularly reshape berms, rebuild jumps, repair drainage systems, and improve technical features to ensure consistently excellent riding conditions. Because the park was designed by passionate riders, every trail emphasizes flow, progression, and creativity while maintaining a high standard of safety. Facilities at the base area are equally impressive. Visitors have access to modern downhill and enduro bike rentals, protective equipment, a professional workshop, bike washing facilities, parking, and the popular EVO Snack, where riders can relax and refuel between sessions. The park also hosts demo days, coaching clinics, community ride events, and mountain biking festivals throughout the season, helping create one of the most vibrant riding communities in southern France. The riding season generally runs from March through November, making EVO Bike Park one of the longest-operating gravity destinations in Europe. Thanks to its unique shuttle system, professionally built trail network, outstanding progression facilities, and passionate riding community, the park has become a favorite destination for everyone from first-time visitors to elite freeride and downhill athletes. Whether you're learning your first berms, perfecting jump technique, riding technical double-black descents, or simply enjoying one of France's most welcoming mountain biking communities, EVO Bike Park delivers an unforgettable gravity riding experience. Its innovative approach, year-round accessibility, and exceptional trail quality have firmly established it as one of the most distinctive and respected bike parks in France.