With over 500kms of mountain trails to bike on and chair lifts to get you started, the area has become well known for its terrain. Many events are hosted here, including the World Cup Downhill in Les Gets and the Avalanche Cup in Morzine. Mountain bikers can use these courses throughout the summer, along with the other courses in the Portes du Soleil. There is also the Free Raid which is available for all to enter in early summer. This is a race for the all round riders (downhill and cross country) which takes you all over the area.

You can hire mountain bikes from local shops - we can arrange this for you in advance should you wish it.

You can see our Mountain Bike Diaries by clicking here.

The River Dranse is well known for its water activities. White Water Rafting and Hydrospeeding (floating down the river headfirst with a float) can easily be arranged and are exhilerating experiences for those who have not tried them before.

There is also canyoning available for those who want to test their nerve, jumping into rock pools and abseiling off bridges and waterfalls.

White Water Rafting

It's an inflatable dingy with a team of between 4 and 8 people led by a qualified guide. Discovery trips for children or more adventurous descents available. Open to anyone who can swim.

Kayak Raft

Two-seater boat, technically sophisticated and easy to navigate on the river Dranse. A remarkable compromise in that it's both easy to handle and stable.

Swimming in white water (hydrospeeding)

Fly down the rapids, swimming, slaloming and surfing as you go. Discover the sensation of being swept down the river on a foam float. Guaranteed sensations

Available for anyone from the age of 14 who can swim.

Canyoning

Aquatic trekking for those wanting to explore the riverbed without ropes or harnesses. Swim, jump and walk in the water: from 10 years of age.

Canyoning down the river with ropes and harnesses, slide down the natural toboggan runs sculpted by the river, jump into deep pools, ab-sail down waterfalls. Strong emotions and unforgettable memories!

From 14 years of age.

Canoeing and Kayaking

At lake Montriond and the river Dranse. You can either join in in group activities or hire a canoe or kayak and make your own way around the lake.

Introduction to the lake (1.30 hours)

• Canoe: 13 Euros
• Kayak: 15 Euros

Going down the river

• First time: 27 Euros
• Classic: 32 Euros

Rental

• Individual kayak (1 hr) 7 Euors
• Two-seater kayak (1 hr) 10 Euros
• Canoe-raft (1 hr) 12 Euros

3 cliffs in Le Biot

The "Pas de l'Ours" cliff, with some routes up to 80 metres in length, up to level 8A, 8B.

The "Touvière" beginners rock face, with routes up to 30 metres in length (5 to 6B).-

The rock-face for experts looking to work on their technique at the Col du Corbier, at Arblay (from 7B).

There is also an indoor artificial climbing wall in Morzine Palais des Sport.

Climbing maps are for sale in shops and at the Tourist Office.

Climbing Guides and Courses:

Beginners climbing lessons on the rock-face from 10 years old. Also available, a course of 3 half-days for children.

A state-qualified instructor will be present for beginners lessons, experienced climbers courses and courses for children from the age of 6.

Private Lessons are also available to both beginners and advanced climbers.

There are two local riding schools: Montriond Le "Ranch de l'Avenir" - Horse riding with Pierre Premat and Françoise Saint Marc, and Morzine's Parc des Dereches.

There is a large range of equestrian leisure activities: initiation, intermediate level classes, outdoor riding etc. For children they do awareness and saddling sessions from 4 years old. You can take many paths through beautiful mountain scenery making for a truly memorable day.

•  1 hour : 15 euros
•  2 hours : 27 euros
•  3 hours : 40 euros
•  All the day : 65 euros

Here is the chance to titillate numerous different species in the various rivers (the Dranse in Morzine, the Jotty dam etc) and lakes (Mines d'Or in Morzine, lake Montriond etc). The river Dranse is famous for its trout fishing.

Fishing permits, either for the day, the week, 15 days or a month are available to buy.

Flights over the Alps lasting between 45 mins and 1,5 hours. If you want to enjoy a birdseye view of the Alps and take some amazing photos then this is the one for you.

Introductory flight from 183 euros.

Archery on the banks of Mondtriond lake with the "Baron's Archers". For both beginners and experienced archers; mountain archery, biathlon and cross-country circuits, raids and beginners courses.

Prices:

• Children (under 16) : 9 Euros/hour
• Adults : 10 Euros/hour

At Montriond Lake there are mini electric cars for kids. Open every afternoon in July and August. There is also an area of the lake for swimming with lifeguard on duty.

Prices: 1 ticket (6 rides) : 3 euros.

Morzine has an outdoor Olympic size swimming pool open to the public. There are also lakes at Montriond and Les Gets where you can swim.

Water Park

The Olympic swimming pool offers sunbathing and greenery for all. There are 2 pools, including one measuring 50m by 21m, a paddling pool, lawn, terrace and solarium, deckchairs and parasols...

Activities available:

• Swimming lessons for adults and children, beginners or advanced.
• An aqua-gym club
• Activities free of charge all week: water park, inflatable ball, slide race, beach volleyball, ping-pong, water polo, mini triathalon.
• Every Tuesday, introduction to scuba diving, beach volleyball tournament, mini football etc.

Open in July and August from 8am to 7pm plus special evening opening on Tuesdays until 9pm. Saturday and Sunday opening from 9am to 7pm.

Summer luge, tennis, basketball, football, skateboard park, ice skating, crazy golf, devil carting, bungy jumping, helicopter rides, and mountain boarding.

A visit to the old town
The traditional life of the village can be appreciated through a visit to the old town under the auspices of one of the official Guides of the region of Savoy. Various themes are offered to allow you to discover the architecture, traditions, and way of life of Morzine…with a history lesson on the Duchy of Savoy thrown in (every Thursday in season, departure beside the church at 10 a.m.).

The Morzine cheese dairy
A few years spent on the benches of the law faculty of Lyon were enough to convince him that his path led elsewhere. Nicholas Baud abandoned law for a course in cheese making and returned to Morzine and converted the basement of the family shop into a cheese dairy and maturing cellars. Working with the dairy farmers of the village, he produces Tomme, Reblochon and Abondance cheeses. He receives visitors twice a week to participate in the making of cheese (Wednesday and Thursday at 9 a.m., free of charge).
Nicholas BAUD, Fruitière de Morzine, l'Alpage, tel. +33 450 79 12 39

Traditional crafts
As you walk through the streets, it will come as no surprise to discover local products and activities in the shop window displays : cheeses and mountain-cured meats, traditional Savoy pottery, or objects made of carved wood or slate made by local craftsmen. Morzine has kept the rythm of its authentic past.

A mountain gastronomy
And you will find this authenticity on the tables of Morzine restaurants too. Lovers of traditional fare will discover the traditional Fondues and Braserades but also the more unusual dishes of Berthoud, Diots or Farcement, with their delicious flavours heightened by the addition of Savoy wines. You will leave the table completely won over by this local cuisine which is both simple and inventive.