Hamlets and villages tour, St Jean d'Aulps
Explore the small villages and hamlets around Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
Set off and explore the valley's old hamlets and picturesque villages on this walk, taking in all of the nature and culture along the way. Immerse yourself in the simple alpine lifestyle as you stroll around the valley.
What to bring
This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine -Massif du Chablais
What to see
Sights in Morzine
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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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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
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.
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Trout Fish Farm
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.
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Slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
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Mechanical Music museum
Explore the mechanical music museum where you will learn about the history and development of mechanical musical instruments through the ages.
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Alta Lumina enchanted night walk
In the heart of the French Alps, in the village of Les Gets, experience a night walk in an enchanted forest like no other. Set off along the path of a travelling music-maker and his hot-air balloon, and follow his incredible journey beyond the mountains.
Directions
Follow the road north out of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, take the road towards Saint-Martin. Just over the La Tassonniere bridge you will see the start of the trail. Follow this path along the river Dranse and through the hamlets of Les Girauds and Ombre, here you will find many traditional mountain chalets. Cross the road at Les Rossets hamlet and walk to Le Sey on the lane at the edge of the Alpine meadows.
On the outskirts of Le Sey, the lane becomes a forest track. Once through the forest, there's a lovely view of La Baume church, Jotty lake and Mont Ouzon. The route continues downhill to La Baume via Lea Geydets, through Couvaloup, before crossing the river at Couvaloup bridge. Keep going until you reach Le Biot.
Continue through Le Biot village and out the other side past Les Cottes hamlet. The route to Jean d'Aulps continues past an oratory and uphill through woods. After a few sharp bends on the downhill section, you will come across Saint-Guerins oratory on your left. Continue walking to Bas Thex hamlet and down to the bridge at La Tassonniere where you started.
