French Alps summer: Things to do in Morzine

Morzine is the ideal destination for outdoor activities, in a picture-perfect setting surrounded by rivers, forests and mountains peaks. A heavenly little place for fans of sports in the great outdoors.

Hiking, trail running, and biking resonate with Morzine!

hiking

Walking is a revitalising activity when you are in the pure mountain air. In Morzine, there are plenty of walks and hikes suited to all levels of ability.

Dérêches park

If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with easy walks along footpaths that are fairly flat. From the centre of the village, there is a 4.5 km loop trail through Dérêches Park alongside the river Dranse. This is a haven of greenery right in the centre of the village. Along the way, you can stop off at the children’s playground or the horse riding centre. The children will most certainly want to stroke the horses and ponies there.

Dérêches Park

The Chemin du Renard (fox trail)

Why not go for a walk along the fox trail which is again on the banks of the river Dranse, but this time you’ll be walking towards Nyon. This is a nature walk that departs from the centre of the village and then runs alongside the river Dranse via the old footpath up to the Nyon pastures.

If you want to venture further away from the village, you can head towards the ridges of Le Pléney and Super Morzine. On these walks, you’ll be following marked footpaths with great sun exposure and some stunning views across the valley and surrounding peaks.

For Hikers

For longer hikes, don’t hesitate to download the hiking guide. This guide provides details of a range of hikes departing from Morzine, Avoriaz and Les Gets. It features thirty or so routes that are indicated on the map.

Find out more about hiking here

For sporty visitors

For trail runners, there’s a special website called Morzine-Avoriaz Trail Running.
On this website, you’ll find ideas for runs that are suited to all levels of ability, practical information about the permanent marked trails, guides in various formats, information about trail running events and much more. Everything you could possibly need.

WEBSITE

Everything for Hiking

Trail running

Hiking

For your family

Road Cycling in Morzine

Cycling

Anyone who is a fan of road cycling or has watched the Tour de France will have heard of the mountain passes, the Col de Joux-Plane, Col de Joux Verte and Col de La Ramaz. These iconic mountain passes have put Morzine on the map in the world of cycling. So if you’re looking for a new challenge for you and your bike, you’ll certainly find something in Morzine. There is a ‘road cycling in Morzine’ guide available. Don’t hesitate to download it.

Cycling in Morzine

Whether you are an experienced cyclist looking for challenges or a leisure rider wanting to enjoy leisurely rides, our varied and well-maintained routes will meet all your expectations. Come discover the beauty of our mountains on a bike and experience unforgettable moments on the roads of Morzine.

Road Cycling

Mountain Biking

Morzine, the perfect MTB playground at the heart of the Alps

The Morzine-Les Gets and Portes du Soleil MTB areas are renowned as being favourite sports for mountain bikers from all over the world. The tracks are varied and technical, making them very popular with both amateur and professional mountain bikers. We can see why this is the chosen training ground for the Santa Cruz Syndicate team. Their riders Luca Shaw and Loris Vergier often come to train at Morzine Bike Park.

In 2022, Morzine was voted Best Bike Park in Europe and 8th in the world by the readers of Vital MTB, and this is thanks to the resort’s partnership with Santa Cruz.

The Multi-Pass – Trips at affordable prices

The Portes du Soleil Multi-Pass is the ULTIMATE pass to take advantage of a wide range of activities in 12 resort-villages, for a price of only €3* per day. A simple way to get great discounts, without having to search for them!

Portes du Soleil is reinventing the mountains as a summer destination. Come and see for yourself, whether you’re alone, as a couple, with family or a group.

With the Multi-Pass, enjoy all-inclusive deals that are simple and practical!

A Multi-Pass for everyone
Holidaymakers, just passing through for the day or regulars to this destination, everyone can take advantage of more than 70 activities or facilities with the Portes du Soleil Multi-Pass.

And for children under the age of 5, the Portes du Soleil Multi-Pass is FREE!

Summer sledge

The Pleney stadium in Morzine is yours for a thrilling descent ! Once you reach the top on La Crusaz chairlift, soak in the beauty of the French Alps and then make your way down the tracks of the winding Pleney slopes.
It’s entirely up to you to enjoy the speedy dash or leisurely ride down the hill by merely taking control of the sledge brakes to experience an ultra-adrenaline rush in Alpine ambiance. Also, you can feel the refreshing pleasant summer breeze on your face as you hurtle down the mountain any day in the months from July to the end of August.
Younger children can go in the sledge with a parent, whilst older children can race each other side by side! The perfect activity to try on your family holiday and Multi Pass holders get a discount!

Opening hours from 01 July to 01 September 2025
Monday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Tuesday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Wednesday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Thursday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Friday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Saturday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm
Sunday	Open from 10:30 am to 06:00 pm