L'Alpage de Morzinette par les Grandes Sutes
Escape to Hauts-Forts to see blueberries and Marmots on this easy walking route
This circuit can start from Morzine or Avoriaz. Using the cable car with the Multi Pass enjoy a downhill walk from Avoriaz to Morzine.
Starting in Avoriaz, follow the track which rises gently next to the cliff face and follow the round yellow ground markers leading to Combe du Machon (1,775m). Continue to La Choux (1,710m) and Plan du Vieux Chalet (1,710m). You might see, and you'll definitely hear, whistling Marmots! Another 20 minutes downhill and you'll arrive at the Morzinette Chalets.
Morzinette (1,600m) is a summer mountain pasture with traditional chalets and pretty views over the Ardoisieres valley. Return by retracing your footsteps and then follow signs to Pied de la Suette. This footpath goes quite steeply downhill through the forest, to Covagnes via the Plan des Rochers (forest path). At Covagnes catch the cable car back to Avoriaz.
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What to bring
This route requires the Multi Pass. Click here for more details.
This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais.
What to see
Sights in Morzine
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Slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of 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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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
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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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine.
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Les Ancelles Restaurant
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
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La Folie Douce Bar
The first Folie Douce opened in 1980 and it quickly became the place to be for après-ski on the slopes. This is thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
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Mamo's Café Lindarets
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
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La Cremaillere Restaurant
Located in the small village of Les Lindarets, specialities at this restaurant include fondue, charcuterie, snails, trout and various snacks.
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Le Refuge des Brochaux Restaurant
Accessible in summer and winter from the Lindarets plateau, on foot or on skis. This is a popular spot for a sunny lunch on the terrace or a cosy drink inside.
What to do
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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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.
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Avoscoot Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
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Snowshoeing
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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Night sledging
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
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Hydrospeeding
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
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Whitewater rafting, near Morzine
A selection of exhilarating rafting excursions to suit all abilities.
Directions
From Jean Vuarnet square in Avoriaz, walk up towards Hauts-Forts until you reach La Bec (1,770m), the starting point of the footpath called Morzinette via les Grandes Sutes indicated by a signpost on a rock.
