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What's new this summer in Morzine
Summer sun brings serious fun to Morzine
As the winter recedes, spring slowly turns to summer in the Alps.
Morzine’s growing popularity as a summer destination means the town continues to expand and adapt what it offers for visitors outside the ski season.
The lifts typically open by mid-June, with some running on weekends beforehand. It’s worth checking the latest lift opening dates to help plan your trip.
World class mountain biking
The Portes du Soleil is world-renowned for mountain biking, ranked as the best bike park in Europe, with Les Gets frequently hosting mountain biking World Cup events. It was recently named the second-best bike park in the world, according to Red Bull rankings.
Far from feeling like a dormant ski town, Morzine is now a thriving summer destination in its own right. The inter-season gaps are shrinking as the town stays vibrant well into spring and autumn, with shops, restaurants, and services remaining open. The summer calendar is packed with events, and the area is a magnet for mountain bikers, road cyclists, walkers, and holidaymakers looking to enjoy the mountains in warmer weather.
Outdoor pursuits such as hiking and trail running have also grown in popularity, with many visitors drawn to the fresh air and cooler but still lovely warm summer temperatures that come with a holiday at altitude.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to a favourite spot, here’s a look at what to expect in Morzine this summer – and what’s new for the season.
On the slopes
Mountain Bike World Series
On the slopes on world class mountain biking trails Les Gets will once again host a major mountain biking event. The Mountain Bike World Series takes place from 28 to 31 August.
Mountain bike guiding
A new concept launched this summer in Morzine. Take a three-hour guide mountain bike ride in a small group. This is a scouting trip to discover where adn how to ride effectively. It will be a good way to learn inside tips and tricks from locals. Oragnised by Ride Ability.
Spend the night in a mountain refuge
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.
Cabane du Col de Cou
At an altitude of 1920m this cabane has recently been transformed into a 38-bed mountain refuge. From this summer, it will be open all year round, welcoming hikers in the unique setting between Switzerland and France. The Cabane du Col de Cou, located on the GR5 route, is easily accessed by a short hike from Morzine of 7km with around 500m elevation.
Opening the Charniaz Express chairlift
For the first time this summer this chairlift will be open for mountain bikers from 5 July to 31 August. Located in the Nyon sector, this will give a new access point from Le Pléney via the Granges piste making it easier to travel from one side of the valley to the other and providing easy connection between Morzine and Les Gets.
In the resort
Sustainability in Morzine
Various initiatives are in place in the resort, Morzine has had the Flocon Vert award since 2021 for continuous improvement in sustainability development. Montagne Vert's newest initiative in Morzine is the "biocycle". This is a collection system to pick up organic waste from local restaurants using an environmentally friendly electric bike for composting or methanation.
The Alpin Express pass
This is a new initiative to promote more eco-responsible travel to Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets. Around forty local businesses have joined forces to develop this pass and offers considerable advantages and discounts to those who take the train. Find out more to benefit from this pass from Montagne Vert in Morzine.
Free transport
Throughout the summer a free bus is available in the village. There are charging stations for bikes and part of the centre of Morzine is pedestrianised.
New pump track
In the centre of the village in Les Gets is an improved pump track for riders of all ages and abilities.
Activities
You'll find a whole host of activities for all ages in Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets throughout the summer.
New this summer in Morzine
Horse riding treks
The Morzine-Avoriaz equestrian centre is offering horseback riding outings with a range of itineraries of day trips from three to seven hours and overnight treks from one to five nights. The longer treks allow for a slower pace to explore the mountains, flora and fauna and overnight stays in mountain chalets and outdoor camping. All treks are guided by professionals.
Aerobi is offering paragliding and mini-sailing courses with five day programmes. Fishing courses for beginners or to improve skills are being offered by Jim Fishing on the Dranse and the lakes of Mines d'Or and Montriond.
Portes du Soleil Multipass
This multi pass offers great savings throughout the resorts of the Portes du Soleil for many activities for all the family. Find out more about the summer passes and discounts available.
Les Gets Golf Club celebrates 30
The 18 hole, fairly technical golf course in Les Gets is celebrating it's 30th anniversary this summer with various events and activities. This golf course is committed to nature and in October last year they were awarded the Silver Golf biodiversity label in recognition of their long-standing efforts to protect, preserve and enhance local biodiversity.
Events
You'll find a great range of events through the summer in Morzine, Les Gets and Avoriaz including The Pass'portes du Soleil mountain biking event, Spartan Trifecta, trail running, nature activities and workshops, many activities for children and the Mont Blanc Rally passes through.
More inspiration...
Visit our events calendar page for more information on what's on in Morzine this summer.
