Mountain bike trails in Morzine
Mountain bike trails of varying degrees of difficulty in the heart of Morzine
A quick run down of some of the mountain bike trails in Morzine.
The best known MTB trail in Morzine is the Pleney downhill course sporting a vertical drop of 560m over a distance of 3.25km. This is a purpose built downhill course and is rated black. This and some other runs have choices between “facile” (easy) and “difficile” (difficult!) routes; take the latter only if you’re confident and have been riding within your ability level so far. But don’t make this your first run of the holiday, opt for one of the gentler runs down from the Pleney télécabine criss-crossing the hill to flatten the gradient.
Look out for a refreshment stop at d’Atray followed by the advanced super technical trail down the Atray gulley or the slightly less hair raising roller coaster ride. A more pedal oriented run will take you to the Grand Pre after negotiating “Heart Attack Hill” and onwards back to Morzine via the Lievre and Retour des Nants pistes.
From the Super Morzine side of the valley try the Morzine switchbacks, generally super fast with a few technical sections in there for variety.
You can now also ride around 350km of trails dedicated specifically to electric mountain bikes, made up of greens, blues, reds and a black trail.
Find trail maps here.
What to see
Sights in Morzine
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
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Trout Fish Farm
Visit the local fish farm to discover how arctic char and trout are raised in alpine waters. Join a tour, try your hand at fishing or pick up fresh fish to take home.
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Slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
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Mechanical Music museum
Explore the mechanical music museum where you will learn about the history and development of mechanical musical instruments through the ages.
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Lac Montriond
Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Morzine
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Le PaSionNant Restaurant
Fine dining in Morzine, imaginative dishes and great presentation
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Restaurant la Pointe de Nyon & Les Aigles du Léman
Le Pointe de Nyon offers stunning mountain views and a unique nature park with birds of prey alongside a menu of traditional French and Savoyard dishes. Its famous Savoyard burger with Reblochon and red wine onion compote is a must-try. Open daily with activities for all ages, it’s perfect for a mountain day out.
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The Hideout Kitchen
Every season Hideout Hostel scours Europe for the best pop up restaurants around to bring guests the most fantastic food possible. Eat in the stylish bar or on the sunny terrace.
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L'Etale Restaurant
Located near the Pleney lift and l’Opera nightclub, L’Etale is reputed to be one of Morzine's best restaurants, serving great food at a reasonable price. It is a versatile restaurant for families and groups, although in high season if you’re in a large group it’s definitely worth booking ahead as it does get very busy.
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La Grange Restaurant
La Grange Restaurant is hidden down a little back road, less than 100 metres from the tourist office in the centre of Morzine, and only 100 metres from the bottom of the Pleney, making it a great alternative to eating up the mountain.
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Le Clin d'Oeil Restaurant
This restaurant has a strong reputation for good traditional cooking influenced by the cuisine from the South-West of France, expect to find lots of duck on the menu!
What to do
Things To Do in Morzine
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Buzz Performance at The Hive
The Hive is a well equipped modern and spacious gym for solo or group training.
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Mountain Rehab gym
This gym is fully equipped with all the equipment you need for a great workout. Located at L'Aiglon de Morzine Residence, just five minutes from the centre of resort, it is also open to the public.
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Summer luge
The Morzine summer luge winds it's way down the left hand side of the Pleney. Take the La Crusaz chairlift up with your sledge and make your way down the track.
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Guided snowshoe walks
Escape the busy slopes this winter and strap on some snowshoes!
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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
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Mountain guides
This ski school offers off-piste and ski touring lessons in Morzine for those looking to take their skiing or snowboarding to the next level.
