Our favourite hikes with a view from Morzine
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Summer vacation is approaching fast! In the meantime, let's daydream a bit with some ideas for hiking in the Alps and, more particularly, from Morzine!
The Portes du Soleil area is full of activities and walks/hikes for all levels and all ages. Let's have a look at nature walks that are ideal to relax and breathe the fresh mountain air! Contemplate the soothing landscapes and panoramas of Morzine, a privileged destination for this kind of activity with beneficial effects on the body.
The Portes du Soleil area is full of activities and walks/hikes for all levels and all ages. Let's have a look at nature walks that are ideal to relax and breathe the fresh mountain air! Contemplate the soothing landscapes and panoramas of Morzine, a privileged destination for this kind of activity with beneficial effects on the body.
Hike for families at Pointe de Nyon
Practical informationMaximum altitude: 2,019 meters
Cumulative elevation: 593 meters
Duration of the hike: 1h 15min
Difficulty level: easy
Markup: yes
This walk is very easy to access: you can go directly by car from the centre of Morzine or use the N free shuttle to go to the Nyon car park and then take the cable car. Once at the top, take the “Pointe de Nyon” chairlift and enjoy the view during the ascent. You will only have to climb a few more metres to get to the summit and admire a breathtaking 360° panorama of the surrounding peaks of Chablais, as well as Mont-Blanc. You can then reach the Lake Nyon-Guérin by taking a small downhill path. Once there, take the opportunity to refill at the “Refuge de Nyon” restaurant, just by the lake. If you have time and feel like it, you can even try fishing. For the descent, all you have to do is follow the ski slope down and take the cable car again to reach your car or the bus stop at the Nyon car park.
Hiking in the sun on the Crêtes de Super Morzine
Practical informationMaximum altitude: 1,786 meters
Cumulative elevation: 346 meters
Duration of the hike: 2h30
Difficulty level: easy
Route length: 8.1 km
Markup: yes
This hike is accessible from the centre of the village of Morzine. All you have to do is to take the Super-Morzine gondola, then the Zore chairlift. Once at the top, you can start your walk along the ridges. Here, you will find an easy hike with beautiful landscapes. You will enjoy a beautiful view of the Pléney, Avoriaz and surrounding mountains. You can follow the marked trail, which is easy to access even with children, and enjoy your family hike all the way to Avoriaz. During your walk towards Avoriaz, you can take a small path on your left, to admire Lake Montriond from the “Belvédère du lac”. Just be careful if you are following it with children.
During your walk, you may have the chance to see chamois and black grouse on the slope opposite to you, so keep your eyes wide open! Once the loop is finished, all you have to do is go back down to Morzine by the Super-Morzine gondola.
Easy walk with children on the ridges of Pléney
Practical informationMaximum altitude: 1,554 meters
Cumulative elevation: 330 meters
Duration of the hike: 1h30
Difficulty level: easy
Markup: yes
You can easily get there by taking the Pleney cable car. Once at the top, the walk is very easy and very suitable for children. You walk on a fairly wide, marked path along the ridges towards the viewing platform, with a view of “Pointe de Nyon” and the surrounding mountains. By continuing your way, you reach the golf course and mountain restaurants, where you can enjoy a small gourmet break and a moment of relaxation in the sun.
Hiking for the most experienced in Ressachaux
Practical informationMaximum altitude: 2,173 meters
Cumulative elevation: 1,200 meters
Duration of the hike: 3h30
Difficulty level: difficult
Markup: yes
“Pointe de Ressachaux” is one of the 3 mountains which dominate Morzine. From the top of its 2,173 metres, the view over the village of Morzine is breathtaking! The ascent from the Putheys, “straight up the slope”, offers a fairly steep start to the route in the forest. You will then arrive at a mountain pasture halfway through Ressachaux. This is the ideal spot for a snack break, with its water fountain fed by the “crève-cœur” spring a little higher up. Once at the cross which marks the summit, you can see all the surrounding summits, as well as Avoriaz.
Difficult hike to Pointe d'Angolon
Practical informationMaximum altitude: 2,090 meters
Cumulative elevation: 450 meters
Duration of the hike: 3h30
Difficulty level: difficult
Markup: yes
This is a preferred trail for good walkers looking for a slightly aerial hike. There is a cable for support, but it remains easy. This ridge trail offers a 360° panorama over Morzine, the Fiz massif, the Aravis, Mont-Blanc and Dents du Midi. You can also see part of Lake Geneva. The hike to Pointe d'Angolon is a walk that is worth the detour if you are looking to get off the beaten track.
Tips for walkers: take advantage of the Multipass to access the lifts+
Take advantage of the Multipass card! This package at only 2€ per day per person gives you access to a multitude of activities and to all the Portes du Soleil lifts on foot. Don't miss this offer for your summer holidays in Morzine!For more ideas for hiking and mountain walks from Morzine, download our hiking guide or contact the Morzine Tourist Office directly.