Trail in Morzine – Start running in the mountains
In addition to its natural environment ideal for the most beautiful mountain runs, Morzine has developed a comprehensive offering for trail running enthusiasts to find their footing and discover “routes at their feet.”
Over 12 starting points with 44 trails and more than 470 km of marked routes
With 27 ski lifts accessible to pedestrians and 44 trail-running routes in the Portes du Soleil, Morzine offers a multitude of possibilities for mountain hiking enthusiasts. For all levels of difficulty, you will find 14 green trails, 15 blue trails, 11 red trails, 1 black trail, and 3 Vertical Kilometers (KMV), catering to the desires of all explorers, from beginners to the most experienced.
BY VALLEY
- Abondance Valley : 2 green trails, 4 blue trails, 3 red trails
- Torgon : 2 green, 1 blue
- Aulps Valley : 7 green, 7 blue, 5 red, 2 vertical kilometers , 1 black
- Illiez Valley : 3 green, 3 blue, 3 red, 1 vertical kilometer
A dedicated site for trail running in Morzine details the entire offering specific to mountain running. By visiting Morzine-Avoriaz Trail Running, you can find detailed information on routes for all levels (route maps, profiles, detailed descriptions, etc.), an overview of the permanent specific marking, multi-format topos, discovery outing ideas, and a calendar of upcoming races around the resort… Nothing has been overlooked. To connect with other trail runners, you can also join our dedicated Facebook group for Trail in Morzine.
Discover or rediscover the Portes du Soleil through its 44 permanent trail routes accessible to all levels. Cross borders and explore the 470 km of marked paths. Access breathtaking panoramas thanks to the 27 ski lifts operating in the summer.
The Trail Running offering in the Portes du Soleil meets the needs of mountain and wide-open space enthusiasts, whether they are experts or beginners, eager to try trail running, improve their skills, or train. The ski lifts accessible to pedestrians help everyone manage their effort according to their level and desires.
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Enduro Trail: Take the ski lifts to go further.
Discover our exclusive routes starting from the village center, where the ski lifts allow you to bypass impressive elevation gains at the beginning of your journey. Enjoy direct access to the ridgelines and admire 360° panoramas effortlessly!
With our ski lifts, you maximize your experience by easily accessing spectacular views and spending more time exploring the breathtaking landscapes. Explore our two must-do trails and discover unforgettable panoramas.
Which routes and views particularly interest you? Discover them now !
The Enduro Trail of the Super Morzine ridges (14 km with 280 m of elevation gain)
From the center of the resort, take the Super Morzine gondola and then the Zore chairlift. A beautiful trail along the ridges with views of the Dents du Midi awaits you. The route continues towards Avoriaz before descending gently back to your starting point.
The Enduro Trail from Avoriaz – Morzinette (9 km with 275 m of elevation gain)
Take a shuttle that will take you to the Prodains, where you can board the cable car that leads directly to Avoriaz. The downhill route initially winds through the alpine meadows with a privileged view of the entire valley. It then descends to Morzinette, a little slice of paradise with century-old chalets, before entering a pleasant forest section that ends at the Church Square.
Breathtaking landscapes and a wide variety of terrains
After exploring the single tracks and forest paths among forests, alpine meadows, and summits, if you wish to go even further, you can conquer the Portes du Soleil. You can cover up to 400 km of trails through 54 marked routes between France and Switzerland. To make life easier for trail runners, there is a dedicated mobile app called “Trail Running Portes du Soleil,” featuring runner geolocation on the route, GPS track export, loop profiles, and comments from other runners… It is free and available on the App Store and Google Play.
