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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails

A great educational walking trail for families with stunning views

Location
Morzine

The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.

Things to do at Pointe de Nyon:

  • Access to the Pas de l'Aigle from the top of the Pointe de Nyon chairlift
  • A new, fun and educational walking trail, of around 40 minutes, to learn all about the fauna that lives in our beautiful mountains
  • Starting point for many hikes of varying difficulty, some of which are accessible to all abilities
  • Mountain lake
  • Restaurants

The lifts are open every day from mid June to early September although check the website for details. The Nyon cable car is typically open from 10:00 to 17:30 and the Pointe de Nyon chairlift is usually open from 10:15 to 16:45.

The ticket office is situated at the base of the Nyon cable car and is generally open from 10:00 to 15:00 every day. All these timings are subject to change, so always check the weather, websites, and at the ticket desks for updates before setting off.

There is also free parking at the base of Nyon cable car.

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