An Electric bike has a pedal-assist motor meaning that the motor will boost every pedal stroke you make and allow you to cover many more miles of terrain. Riding up a relatively steep incline means you'd only need to put in the same amount of energy as if you were riding along a very gradual incline, which sounds like a pretty fine idea!

Electric bikes are certainly here to stay. They allow us to access mountain trails where motor bikes and 4x4 are banned off-road above 1000m. Electric bikes have been likened to motorcross bikes as they allow you to charge up a steep rutted track...but they're far safer and anyone can use them with basic bike riding skills.

The battery has three modes from Eco to Boost and the battery will last approx 3 hours before you need to plug it into a mountain restaurant (just like your i-phone) whilst having lunch. There's even ten (free) charge points across the Portes du Soleil if you dont want to have lunch!