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http://www.essexhertsmtb.co.uk/mountain ... t5625.htmlThe Alps/Porte Du Soliel region is very popular, with Morzine and Les Gets being a Mecca for downhill biking and as you can see, plenty peeps from here go there, I'm off soon.
http://www.morznet.com/activities/biking.htmlThe riding there is almost limitless, there are about 26 lifts covering the area and you can visit further into Switzerland, Chatel, Morgins, Champery, etc..although just sticking on a single mountain in Morzine is enough to keep anyone happy for weeks
There are other XC routes too and even road riding if you are the type of sadist who enjoys riding up miles of steep hills.
Tons of companies run chalets (my bruv and wide do) and trips out there, and you can get out for a reasonable price these days by flying or driving out there.