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Char des Quais Tour

This is a gentle walk suitable for all, with fantastic views of Mont Blanc and Pointe Percy

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Morzine
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A great walk for the whole family located close to Morzine. The lush alpine meadows at Col de l'Encrenaz offer a stunning walk climbing high to the summit of Chair des Quais. Offering beautiful views of Mont Blanc and Point Percy, the highest point in the Aravis range.

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  1. What to bring
  2. What to see
  3. Where to lunch
  4. What to do
  5. Directions

What to bring

This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais.

What to see

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Where to lunch

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Directions

Starting from the Col de L'Encrenaz car park you take the trail behind the cafe, at the fork you follow the signs towards Les Praz (right). You will then reach a signpost for Les Paquis, here you want to go left towards the Col de la Basse. Once you reach the Col de la Basse you can choose to walk to the top of the Char des Quais or to continue walking through a forest track and meadows until you reach your starting point again.

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Morzine hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. The biggest winter festival is the Rock des Pistes week in March, where live bands play up on the pistes, with many other concerts being held in resort during the evenings. Highlights in summer include Crankworx and the Pass'portes du Soleil (two large mountain biking events), and the Spartan obstacle course race.

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