In reply to balmybaldwin:
Hi, We run a catered farmhouse chalet in Morzine, part of the Portes du Soleil area. As keen bikers it is all set up for bikes with a large garage and bike wash area etc. As has already been said, the rules in France are very strict about MTB guiding/coaching. We can't claim that we are qualified but work with a local British guide who is great, and in our experience it can work pretty well having a couple days with a guide/coach and then more of an explore to consolidate on your own.
The lifts run through July and August, but theres masses of singletrack and X country to be done either from an initial uplift, using them throughout the day, or not at all!
Our website is
http://www.44south.co.uk/1-summer/mtb.php , and get in touch if you'd like to know more!
Ali