This gentle walk is great with children and families, the route will take you through the old town of Morzine and offers beautiful views of the Morzine village
Le Sentier de l'Ecureuil
A short walk taking in the Promenade du Renard and Cascade de Nyon
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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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
Walk through spectacular rock formations in a deep gorge close to Morzine and Avoriaz
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
Learn about mountain fish farming and choose fresh local fish straight from the source
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
Slate mine discovery tour and working with slate workshop
Discover and explore the slate mines of Morzine.
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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
A great educational walking trail for families with stunning views
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
Musée de la Musique Mécanique
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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Lac Montriond
A tranquil alpine lake offering outdoor activities, family fun, and stunning mountain scenery near Morzine and Avoriaz
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.
Where to lunch
A great spot to grab a bite along the walk is Le Vaffieu Restaurant. This place gets really busy at lunch time, so it is advisable to book ahead.
It makes a great pit stop for a quick snack and they have lots of sun chairs so you can take the weight off your feet.
Restaurants in Morzine
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Restaurant la Pointe de Nyon & Les Aigles du Léman
Mountain-top dining with breath taking views and an incredible birds of prey nature park
Le Pointe de Nyon combines stunning mountain views with a unique nature park featuring impressive birds of prey, creating a memorable experience alongside its menu of traditional French and Savoyard dishes. The restaurant’s famous Savoyard burger layered with melting Reblochon and a rich red-wine onion compote, is an absolute must-try. Open daily and offering activities for all ages, it’s an ideal destination for a full mountain day out, whether you’re dining, exploring or simply soaking up the scenery.
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The Hideout Kitchen
Good value Pan Asian fusion restaurant offering small plates perfect for sharing
Every season Hideout Hostel scours Europe for the best pop up restaurants around to bring guests the most fantastic food possible. Eat in the stylish bar or on the sunny terrace.
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La Grange Restaurant
A very popular hidden gem in the heart of Morzine serving traditional Savoyard cuisine
La Grange Restaurant is hidden down a little back road, less than 100 metres from the tourist office in the centre of Morzine, and only 100 metres from the bottom of the Pleney, making it a great alternative to eating up the mountain.
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L'Etale Restaurant
Popular restaurant in Morzine centre offering continuous service, close to the slopes
Located near the Pleney lift and l’Opera nightclub, L’Etale is reputed to be one of Morzine's best restaurants, serving great food at a reasonable price. It's a versatile restaurant for families and groups, although in high season if you’re in a large group it’s definitely worth booking ahead as it does get very busy.
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Le PaSionNant Restaurant
Gastronomic restaurant at the foot of the pistes in Morzine
Fine dining in Morzine, imaginative dishes and great presentation
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La Dez'Alp Restaurant
Lovely French brasserie in a modern Savoyard style in Morzine centre
Dez’Alp is a cosy, family-run restaurant in the heart of Morzine, serving hearty local dishes, generous daily specials and standout burgers. The menu ranges from traditional Alpine favourites like fondue and foie gras to chunky, steak-style burgers tucked into artisan bread and paired with perfectly crispy fries. Warm, friendly service and stunning mountain views add to the charm, while the spacious, sun-soaked terrace makes it a reliable favourite for relaxed meals all year round.
What to do
Things To Do in Morzine
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Pointe de Nyon hiking and trails
A great educational walking trail for families with stunning views
The Pointe de Nyon area is dedicated to hiking trails and discovering the fauna that lives in the mountains.
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Mountain Rehab gym
Fully equipped gym, Pilates classes physio and sports massage at L'Aiglon de Morzine
This gym is fully equipped with all the equipment you need for a great workout. Located at L'Aiglon de Morzine Residence, just five minutes from the centre of resort, it is also open to the public.
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Buzz Performance at The Hive
A well equipped gym, variety of fitness classes and coached training sessions
The Hive is a well equipped modern and spacious gym for solo or group training.
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Summer luge
Summer Luge on the Pleney, take one of the two toboggan runs
The Morzine summer luge winds it's way down the left hand side of the Pleney. Take the La Crusaz chairlift up with your sledge and make your way down the track.
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Private mountain biking tuition and guiding
Tailored mountain biking sessions of one to three hours, with an experienced guide
Receive the full attention of a private guide, and tons of personalised feedback, to help you improve your riding skills.
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Paragliding
Tandem paragliding flights over stunning mountain scenery, suitable for everyone!
See Morzine and Avoriaz from the air with a thrilling tandem flight where you can take in the stunning scenery and even do some aerobatics.
Directions
Starting from outside the front of the tourist office, head towards Rue du Bourg until you hit a sports shop where you want to turn right into Rue de la Vieille Crusaz. This takes you through the old town of Morzine, offering beautiful architecture and old traditional style buildings. Keep following the road downhill, taking Chemin de la Coutettaz on the right and go up underneath the trees, below the Mas de la Coutettaz.
From here, follow directions for the Nyon waterfall, 'Cascade de Nyon'. Going past the new fire station continue walking along the river Dranse, the path will fork to the right after about 10 minutes and will head towards the waterfall. Once at the waterfall you can take in the cascading water and enjoy the surrounding beauty of the mountains.
From the waterfall continue walking uphill until you reach a restaurant. Take the left turn after it heading towards the 'Nyon par le Pre Fabre'. A field will appear, continue climbing along the track until you hit the road. Cross the road through the tunnel and follow the signs for 'Retour des Nants' joining the Pleney cable car station. To get back from the start follow the road which will be signposted 'Taille de Mas du Pleney'
