Montriond village to the lake
A relaxing stroll along the beautiful river Dranse to Lac Montriond
A beautiful and leisurely walk starting from Montriond town centre at the car park between the church and the town hall, with the church's original bell tower being a spectacular monument itself, take a pause and look at the distinctive structure
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
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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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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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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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.
Where to lunch
Le Rocher is situated adjacent to the tourist office in Montriond and is known for good home cooked food at reasonable prices. Open throughout the day you can have a delicious evening meal after your walk or grab a takeaway pizza to eat at the lake.
There are three restaurants at Lac Montriond and a snack cafe in the parking area.
Restaurants in Morzine
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Le PaSionNant Restaurant
Fine dining in Morzine, imaginative dishes and great presentation
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Restaurant la Pointe de Nyon & Les Aigles du Léman
Le Pointe de Nyon offers stunning mountain views and a unique nature park with birds of prey alongside a menu of traditional French and Savoyard dishes. Its famous Savoyard burger with Reblochon and red wine onion compote is a must-try. Open daily with activities for all ages, it’s perfect for a mountain day out.
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La Grange Restaurant
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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The Hideout Kitchen
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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L'Etale Restaurant
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 is 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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La Rotonde Restaurant
This restaurant offers a wonderful mix of tradition and modernity, and offers an extensive menu of à la carte dishes as well as a dedicated pizza menu available to eat in or take away.
What to do
Things To Do in Morzine
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Buzz Performance at The Hive
The Hive is a well equipped modern and spacious gym for solo or group training.
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Summer luge
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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Guided snowshoe walks
Escape the busy slopes this winter and strap on some snowshoes!
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Mountain Rehab gym
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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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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Cross-Country skiing
Escape the busy slopes this winter and learn how to cross-country ski.
Directions
From Montriond town hall you take the lane towards La Ranche where you will see an oratory on the way. The lane continues to a main road, here you should cross the road and follow the walking signs to the lake, passing the hamlets of Le Lavanchy and Le Dravachet on the way. Wonderful scenery then opens out to the Montriond lake. Return by the same route.
