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Best places to cool down in Morzine

Where to go when it's hot in the Portes du Soleil

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Caro Blackwell, Destination Editor
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How to stay cool in the summer heat of Morzine, check out these refreshing activities.

When summer heats up in the Morzine and Avoriaz area, the temperatures can soar above 30ยบC. However, there are plenty of places to cool down in the Portes du Soleil, from lakes to rivers and swimming pools, you're never too far from the water.

Have some fun in the Wibit waterpark in Les Gets or gently canoe around Lac Montriond, cool down after a hike at the waterfall at Brochaux or for those wishing to enjoy the water at speed, try canyoning or white water rafting.

Here's a quick rundown of some of the more refreshing activities you can partake in on those stiflingly hot days.

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Aquariaz, 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.

an inflatable obstacle course

Wibit water park

A large, floating, inflatable obstacle course with around 40 different modules to play on, including a human catapult, rock climbing, trampolines, a giant slide and monkey cage to name a few.

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Parc des Dereches

The Morzine Parc des Dérêches sports centre offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities in summer and winter.

Fishing on Lac Montriond

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.

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