Holidays in Morzine

You'll catch the bus/gondola to the start of the walk where you'll walk through the charming village of Avoriaz with its unique architecture. Your guide will give you lots of information on this special place as you walk and admire incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Depending on time there may the option to extend the walk to see the beautiful Lake Belvedere. 

• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Distance: Approx. 9 kilometres
• Duration: Approx. 9am to 4pm
• Ascent/ descent: 250 metres ascent, 520 metres descent
• Terrain: Single tracks and some wider paths
• Useful information: Please ensure you take the Morzine Multipass with you for accessing public transport. Toilets are available at the cable car in Les Prodains and the Super-Morzine Gondola. There is no where to stop to buy food and drinks, please take these with you.

Summer 2025 - This walk will run on alternate Mondays: 23 June, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, and 18 Aug

Summer 2026 - This walk will run on alternate Mondays: 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, and 17 Aug

You’ll start this walk at the beautiful Mines d’or Lake. You’ll walk past alpine pastures and mountain farms as you climb close to the Swiss border. Take in breath-taking views of the French and Swiss Alps.

• Grade: Moderate to challenging
• Distance: Approx. 7 kilometres
• Duration: 9 am to 4pm (dependent on bus schedule)
• Ascent/descent: 600 metres
• Terrain: Alpine, single tracks
• Useful information: Please ensure you take the Morzine Multipass with you. Please note there is nowhere on the route to buy lunch, drinks or access toilets. Please make sure to take lunch, snacks and drinks with you.

Summer 2025 - This walk will run on alternate Fridays: 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 22 Aug

Summer 2026 - This walk will run on alternate Fridays: 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug

This walk takes you to the beautiful Lake Montriond on the outskirts of Morzine. You'll head through small forests, past tree lined paths and surrounding mountains. There are a few different routes that can be taken on the walk, your guide will choose the route based on the groups walking ability. Depending on which route you take you'll either head to Ardent, Avoriaz or Les Prodains. 

• Grade: Easy to moderate
• Distance: Approx. 10 kilometres
• Duration: Approx. 9am to 4pm
• Ascent/ descent: 400 metres ascent, 300 metres descent
• Terrain: Single tracks
• Useful information: Please ensure you take the Morzine Multipass with you for accessing public transport. You'll need to take your own lunch and snacks for this walks; there may be places on route where you have the opportunity to purchase food and drink but we always recommend taking your own in case of closures. Toilets are unavailable at some parts of the lake and if the Ardent route is taken then there are toilets available at the gondola.

Summer 2025 - This walk will run on alternate Mondays: 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, and 11 Aug

Summer 2026 - This walk will run on alternate Mondays: 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, and 10 Aug

You’ll start by heading to a charming Alpine village where your walk will begin. Pass beautiful scenery on route, with rolling alpine pastures, mountains forests and views on the Avoriaz cliffs.

• Grade: Moderate to challenging
• Distance: Approx. 10 kilometres
• Duration: Approx. 9am to 4pm
• Ascent/ descent: 360 metres ascent, 1100 metres descent
• Terrain: Alpine, single tracks
• Useful information: Please ensure you take the Morzine Multipass with you. Please note there is nowhere on the route to buy lunch, drinks or access toilets. Please make sure to take lunch, snacks and drinks with you.

Summer 2025 - This walk will run on alternate Fridays: 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, and 15 Aug

Summer 2026 - This walk will run on alternate Fridays: 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, and 14 Aug

• 3km loop
• Easy walk
• Enjoy beautiful lake views

The lake is accessible by public transport from Morzine and is the third largest natural lake in the Haute-Savoie region. The terrain is fairly flat around the lake so you can stroll or soak up the sun on the lake shore. If you're looking to extend your walk then you can head to the Ardent waterfall - its a bit of a climb but worth it.

• An easy to moderate walk
• Approx. 3.7 kilometres
• See the beautiful town of Les Gets

The views on this trail are some of the best in the area with the possibility of seeing Mont Blanc on clear days. You'll take a chairlift to the starting point and head for Les Gets where you can enjoy a wander before heading back to Morzine by bus.

• An easy to moderate walk
• 3 - 6 kilometres depending on the route you take
• A pretty, riverside walk

You'll walk along this river, taking in beautiful woodland sites with some activities along the way. The route can vary in distance depending on which bridge you take.

The area of Morzine is known for its cycling with the Tour de France often passing through the town. Its mountainous surroundings make for some challenging climbs and exhilarating descents. Road cycling is very popular in this area and it's one of the Alps' leading destinations for mountain biking.

Morzine has a great range of sports events during summer. We've listed a few of our favourites below. Please be aware dates are subject to change and should be checked in advance, tickets might also be required and may need to be booked and paid for in advance:

The Passportes du Soleil - is usually held at the end of June and marks the beginning of some of the lifts opening and is a great event showcasing the bike trails in the area.

Tour de France Morzine - watch the worlds most famous road race, Morzine is known for its challenging mountain climbs so you can watch the racers be put to the test.

L'Etape Morzine - If you love the Tour de France then you might also love the L'Etape Morzine, its a chance for non-professional cyclists to experience the same section of course as the professionals, if you're not looking to sign up then spectating is just as much fun, the town has a great atmosphere at this time of year and it's exciting to be a part of the experience.

Mont Blanc Rallye - During this time of year you'll see an array of classic, sports and modern rally cars passing through the town, its an exciting event that's great for car-lovers.

The picturesque village of Lindarets has plenty of restaurants to choose from, serving cheese, wine and traditional Savoyard cuisine. The village is also home to hundreds of wild goats that you'll see roaming the pathways and streets freely - just be sure to keep your distance.

Sunset at Brochaux waterfall is a magical experience, perfect also for a picnic lunch. You’ll likely have a goat or two for company that have wandered up from Lindarets.

There are a couple of adventure parks near Morzine which are payable locally and age restrictions apply. In Morzine you'll find the Indiana Parc, with a series of outdoor circuits to explore that cater to a number of different ages and abilities, kids will love working their way through these courses, with monkey ladders, rope bridges and ziplines along the way. Older kids may enjoy the high ropes course just outside the centre of Morzine, its a long circuit that takes you high into the trees, it's great fun for those seeking adventure.

Enjoy a day out by the lake, Lac de Montriond is only a short bus ride away from Morzine and makes for a great day, swimming in the lake, relaxing on the grassy banks by the shore, take a picnic and enjoy the summer sun. Take a stroll around the lake edge, the path is fairly level and it's an easy walk.