European Heritage Days
Every year across France on the same weekend exceptional locations open their doors - museums, churches, galleries. The event has increased in popularity, so check with the tourist office for where is on the agenda within Morzine.
Ice hockey
The Morzine-Avoriaz Hockey club play competitive and friendly matches throughout the summer and winter season. Players normally take to the ice at 20:30, with matches made up of three periods of 20 minutes with breaks in between, usually running until about 22:00. There is a bar at the rink, and although you need to wrap up against cold, it at least means your beer will never go warm. A great evening out for the whole family.
Three peaks challenge
There are three mountain peaks that loom over the town of Morzine: Pointe de Nantaux, Pointe de Ressachaux and Pointe de Nyon. The Morzine three peaks challenge takes in all three in one day. All of them are over 2,000m and are a 1,000m vertical altitude gain if trekking to the top of each one from Morzine. All three combined in a single day equates to just over 35km of walking and a 3,500m vertical incline, you can do them in any order and you must start after sunrise and be back before sunset. This is a big physical challenge and for the experienced hiker with a high level of fitness, and although the trails are well marked and it is not technical hiking, this is very demanding. But, the rewards are great for those willing to put in the training, it is an amazing way to explore Morzine and its surrounding area.
