
Guided snowshoe walks
Escape the busy slopes this winter and strap on some snowshoes!
© Golese Refuge
© Golese Refuge
© Golese Refuge
An easily accessible refuge for all between the Giffre and Manche valleys
Situated at 1600m between the Giffre and Manche valleys is the Golèse refuge, which is open virtually all year round now and offering overnight stay in either dormitories or private rooms and half board including a dinner full of mountain flavours.
This is a great experience to discover the mountains and breathtaking panoramas of the Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc. The Golèse refuge is an ideal starting point to discover the surrounding peaks of Bostan and The Dents Blanches.
Easily accessible to all, the refuge is about 1.5 to 2 hours walking with 600m of elevation gain. This is a stopover on the GR5 route of the Tour des Dents Blanches and the starting point for numerous hikes.
For day hikers, you can stop for snacks at any time and lunch is served on their large terrace or in the dining room. There is a choice of lunch dishes and a daily special menu - it's a good idea to book.
There is the choice to take a private room or stay in the dormitory. You can book an overnight stay only or half board. The half board option includes breakfast and dinner with delicious Savoyard specialities, including gratin and fondue. There is an option to add breakfast, a shower and a picnic basket.
Escape the busy slopes this winter and strap on some snowshoes!
The Hive is a well equipped modern and spacious gym for solo or group training.
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.
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.
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.
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
Fine dining in Morzine, imaginative dishes and great presentation
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dez’Alp is a cosy, family-run restaurant in the heart of Morzine, serving hearty local dishes, daily specials and standout burgers. The menu features everything from fondue and foie gras to chunky, steak-style burgers in artisan bread with crispy fries. With friendly service, mountain views and a sun-soaked terrace, it’s a firm favourite year round.
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.
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.
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
Explore the mechanical music museum where you will learn about the history and development of mechanical musical instruments through the ages.
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.
There is a small ticket office on the side of the Tourist Office in the centre of Morzine.
Located in the centre of Morzine at the bottom of the slopes by the Telepherique du Pleney, is the Morzine lift pass office.
The Super Morzine gondola (or bubble) is the lift connecting Morzine to Avoriaz from the centre of Morzine.
The Nyon cable car is located a short way out of Morzine centre and is easily accessed by one of the local shuttle buses.
The Prodains lift ticket office is at the foot of the Avoriaz cliffs at the bus stop. Ski and pedestrian lift passes are available here.
This lift pass office is located at the Telecabine Mont Chery at the bottom of the pistes in Les Gets.
Morzine blends traditional French village charm with all the excitement of a modern ski resort. Sitting in the middle of the vast Portes du Soleil, it’s the perfect base for exploring twelve linked resorts across France and Switzerland.
Montriond offers a peaceful setting just minutes from Morzine, with parts of the village as close to the lifts as its busier neighbour. On the Ardent bus route and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, it’s a charming spot for a relaxing ski holiday with easy access to the Portes du Soleil.
Les Gets combines traditional Savoyard charm with the convenience of ski-in ski-out access. Sitting on the edge of the vast Portes du Soleil, it’s a friendly base with two local ski areas and easy links into the wider region.
Avoriaz is a modern, purpose-built resort with wood-clad buildings that blend into the surrounding peaks. The village is entirely pedestrianised, so you’ll get around on foot, skis or by horse-drawn sleigh. Wherever you stay, you’re only a short glide from the lifts, restaurants and shops.
The picturesque village of Les Lindarets or the "Goat Village” as it’s more fondly known, is a worth a visit in summer and winter.
St Jean d'Aulps is a quiet town that lies further down the valley below Morzine on the way to Thonon and Lac Léman (Lake Geneva).
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