Slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
French Portes du Soleil mountain bike trails
Discover the mountain bike trails trails in the French resorts of the Portes du Soleil
Some of the trails in Avoriaz and neighbouring villages in the Portes du Soleil.
Avoriaz has the downhill black rated track into Les Lindarets, a bike park and a four cross course going for it. When you have had enough of that you can head for the winter home run, Les Crot, which is more commonly known as the Gravelanche in the summer. This is super fast and gravely, hence the name, and brings you out at the head of the Prodains valley where you can indulge in a freewheel race all the way back to Morzine.
Avoriaz
The downhill course into Lindarets from the top of Avoriaz is a relatively new addition to the area and hosted a French cup downhill race as its inaugural event. So if you fancy testing yourself on the same course negotiated by the likes of French star Fabien Barrel, give this a go. It is super technical and a little bit demanding for all but full on downhill rigs. Again there are plenty of trails traversing the mountain in a less vertiginous fashion, pick them out if you’re more of an all mountain rider.
From Lindarets there is a great trail down to Montriond via the Parchets piste and onwards back to Avoriaz via the river trail – a most pleasant way to return to base. To access Les Crosets, try the Mossettes lift up to the high point of the Portes du Soleil. From here you can either drop down the fire roads to Les Crosets with a couple of obvious more technical trails dropping through Planachaux. Or try the Swiss cup downhill course from the ridge line - Grand Conche. This super steep black drops 470m in just 3km.
Plaine Dranse
There has been extensive trail building activity in recent years in this area, accessed via the Chaux Fleurie chairlift. The runs are graded as per a ski area, blue, red and black in order of ascending difficulty. There is numerous north shore dotted around the red and black runs with easier runs leading all the way to Pre-la-Joux. In terms of difficulty, the reds would suit an accomplished rider, the blacks are super difficult so be sure of your ability before tackling them.
Chatel
Chatel is accessed from the Plaine Dranse area via the terrace trail. There are two green runs (we recommend the Panoramique as it's fast and flowy and has great views of Lac Montriond) four really nice flowy blues, five red tracks, and eight black tracks. Over the past couple of years the bike park shapers have been busy putting in extra gap jumps and fun features, so definitely worth checking out.
Visit our Maps page for trail maps.
What to see
Sights in Morzine
See all Sights in Morzine-
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Mechanical Music museum
Explore the mechanical music museum where you will learn about the history and development of mechanical musical instruments through the ages.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Avoriaz
See all Restaurants in Avoriaz-
Les Ancelles Restaurant
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
-
La Folie Douce Bar
La Folie Douce in Avoriaz is the ultimate destination for combining great food, music, and fun in a spectacular alpine setting. Every afternoon, this legendary après-ski venue brings together locals and visitors alike for open-access clubbing, spectacular shows, and unforgettable moments with family or friends.
-
Mamo's Café Lindarets
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
-
Le Fangle mountain restaurant
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine. This charming restaurant has a spacious traditional alpine interior with a roaring log fire to keep you warm on chilly days.
-
Le Refuge des Brochaux Restaurant
Accessible in summer and winter from the Lindarets plateau, on foot or on skis. This is a popular spot for a sunny lunch on the terrace or a cosy drink inside.
-
La Cremaillere Restaurant
Located in the small village of Les Lindarets, specialities at this restaurant include fondue, charcuterie, snails, trout and various snacks.
What to do
Things To Do in Avoriaz
See all Things To Do in Avoriaz-
Aquariaz
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
-
Snowshoeing
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
-
Avoscoot snowmobiling
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
-
Night sledging
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
-
Whitewater rafting
A selection of exhilarating rafting excursions to suit all abilities.
-
Hydrospeeding
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
