Who doesn’t look forward to their summer holiday? It should be something special for you and your loved ones every year. However, a lot of times you’re paying premium prices for overcrowded beaches in the sticky, sweltering heat. Why not look into doing something a little different this year? The French Alps could be your best idea yet… a beautiful mountainous retreat for everyone to enjoy. Experience the best of both worlds throughout your summer months, you can take advantage of a fun-filled activity-packed itinerary or indulge in the peace and tranquillity of the mountains- or a balanced mix of both. Morzine offers you all of this and more.
Things to do
Walking and hiking
The best place to stretch your legs! Morzine contains some of the most spectacular mountain scenery and the easiest way to discover this is by walking. 200km of walking routes and trails line the mountains; all clearly signed posted with distances and walking times to make your hiking experience stress free. You don’t have to be an avid hiker to participate, there are trails for all levels, just remember to bring water with you as the closest cafes are located in the town centre and you won’t be stumbling upon any on your hike routes!
Lac Montriond
Morzine boasts many stunning lakes, but the largest and most sought-after lake is the Lac Montriond. Montriond is a freshwater, crystal clear lake surrounded by mountainous cliffs that should be a must see on anyone’s list. There’s a designated swimming area for visitors to enjoy and lots of daily activities such as canoeing, paddleboarding, sunbathing and you can even go on a pony ride!
Mountain biking
The mountains of Morzine is well known for its many biking trails. There are four large parks dotted across the Portes du Soleil and Morzine sits very much in the centre of these making all four easily accessible without needing a car. All levels are able to participate as each park have numerous slopes at different grades. They are all graded the same as the winter ski slopes- green being the easiest and black being the hardest. Our only piece of advice… just be careful not to follow someone down the wrong slope!
White water rafting
If you’re a bit more of an adrenaline junkie and you’re looking for an activity to satisfy those needs- why not go ahead and try out the white water rafting site! It’s the perfect way to cool off while having a fun, exhilarating experience. There’s an 8 man raft that’ll take you all the way down the choppy rive, but be warned- it can get a little scary!
Ziplining
If white water rafting wasn’t enough… boost your adrenaline even more with the huge Morzine based zipline Fantasticable. It’s one the most daring and thrilling activities on offer, if you’re a need for speed kind of person then this is a total must.
If all of these activities seem a little too active or full-on, then you can do nothing more than sit at a spacious Morzine town restaurant terrace and soak up the sunshine and fresh mountain air. The summer months in the French Alps are so often overlooked and we want the world to know that they should definitely not be missed. Come join us and we’ll show you exactly what we’re talking about!
