Morzine Activities - Summer

Swing through the trees high above the mountains on a circuit of zip lines, monkey bridges , ladders and ropes. You can travel through the forest without touching the floor, safely strapped into a harness and attached to a secure safety line. These eco-friendly adventure parks are created around the trees without damaging them in any way and can be dismantled if necessary, leaving the forest as though untouched. Both adults and children can enjoy this activity with different circuits for different ages and abilities. The Indiana Kid is a special circuit for little monkeys over the age of 4 years. See here for details.

Practice your Robin of Sherwood skills in a tranquil alpine setting. Beginners can learn ‘tir l’arc’ from scratch and those with more experience can put their skills to the test with a variety of courses.

Near Morzine you will find an extensive archery course on the banks of Lake Montriond. There you can try your hand at mountain archery, biathlon and cross-country circuits, raids and beginners courses. Access is 9€ for children and 10€ for adults.

Morzine offers a number of organised entertainments for children throughout the summer. Highlights include: treasure hunts; tours of the dairy and stables; story-telling; weekly puppet/magic/juggling shows; giant wooden toys; Cowboys and Indians in the woods; mini-football tournaments; circus week. There is also an antique merry-go-round outside the Tourist Office and outdoor playgrounds near the Tourist Office and in the Park Dérêches.

Pick up the 'Kid's Guide' from Morzine Tourist Office to find out what children’s entertainments have been organised during your holiday. Regular features include puppet shows, magic acts, juggling and more; during school holidays there are frequent carnivals with face-painting and fancy dress parades.

For festivals and other entertainments enquire at the Tourist Office for details or check our What’s On Calendar to see what is happening when.

The Fantasticable in the Portes du Soleil is the only one of its kind in the Alps. Located in Chatel at the top of the Chaux Fleurie lift this zip wire covers over three kilometres in two stages and reaches speeds of up to 100km/h. Strapped into a harness you fly face first across the valley, taking in the views in unique style. 

All safety equipment is provided, Superman outfit optional.

At the little farm in the Parc de Dérêches you can meet the donkeys, feed the goats and pet the friendly farm animals. As it is right by the riding stables you can visit the ponies while you are there!

There are 2 golf courses within easy access of Morzine, an 18-hole course in Les Gets and a 9-hole course in Avoriaz. With stunning mountain views and pleasant summer weather this is a wonderfully relaxing way to spend the day.

The 18-hole course in Les Gets is a fairly technical golf course that offers panoramic views and great facilities.  The clubhouse is a welcoming place to enjoy a drink and the restaurant has a lovely terrace on which to enjoy lunch.  Coaching, equipment hire and electric buggies are all available.

The 9 hole Morzine-Avoriaz golf course is situated at the entrance to Avoriaz; it is bordered by pine forests and has the spectacular back drop of the Chaîne des Aravis.  You are welcome to dine at the clubhouse, pick up a few essentials from the pro-shop, or just relax with a drink on the terrace.

Morzine was the original and remains the best mountain biking (MTB/VTT) area based in a winter ski resort. Its popularity with the MTB and wider cycling community has increased year on year, aided and abetted by the stunning alpine scenery and world class trails. The variety of terrain ensures that everyone from beginners to expert and pro-level downhill and freeride riders, can get many days riding on trials suited to their preferences and ability level. So whether you enjoy a leisurely cycle around some of the lower level trails encircling the village and surrounding valley, or a day's “X-treme” superlative filled downhill mountain biking action, Avoriaz definitely has something to suit all tastes. One thing is certain; after a week’s holiday here everyone leaves a considerably better rider than when they arrived! ... see "Morzine & Portes du Soleil for Mountain Biking" for more

From the heights of the Morzine mountains you can fly above the pistes for an alternative view of the valley. Glide back to the bottom on a tandem paraglider controlled by the instructor (a vertical distance of approximately 1000m). They manoeuvre the parachute while you, the passenger, enjoy the ride and fantastic views. Taking off is the only scary moment: once equipped with a helmet and an instructor strapped behind you, in a rather intimate way, both of you simply point your skis (or board, or run on foot) downhill, and carry on getting faster and faster until the wing lifts you into the air. Peacefully ride above the pistes for ten to twenty minutes, aiming to catch thermals to keep you up for longer. Landing is very gentle and no more of an impact than jumping off a step. ... see "Morzine for Paragliding" for more

Have you ever aspired to test yourself on the same climbs as those on which the professional Tour de France riders earn there living? Opting for Morzine as a base in the Alps will allow you to do just that. Morzine, when it is not being the best known resort at the heart of the famous Portes du Soleil ski area, is perhaps better known as “the” summer destination for the mountain bike fraternity. Less well known is the fact it is perfect for the road rider wishing to experience the challenge of conquering endless Alpine hairpin ascents and the corresponding vertiginous high speed descents. Morzine is located in the Haute Savoie region of France where geology has blessed it with exactly the type of topography made famous by the world’s biggest sporting event. ... see "Morzine & Portes du Soleil for Road Biking" for more

The fun sport of sledging (or ‘luge’) isn’t just confined to the snowy winter slopes. There are 2 sledge runs open during the summer months on the Pléney massif, accessible by the Crusaz lift. Both around 900m in length and at an average gradient of 17% they are great fun for anyone over the age of 5 years. Children aged between 5-8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Multi-pass tickets for 10 rides can be bought, with an extra ride thrown in for free!

The water park is the ideal way to cool down during the hot summer months. Boasting an Olympic swimming pool, children’s pool, water slide, volleyball court, sunbathing terrace, lawns, bar, restaurant and children’s play area this is somewhere you can relax while the kids entertain themselves!

There are swimming lessons on offer as well as an aqua-gym club and every Tuesday there is an introduction to scuba diving, a beach volleyball tournament and a mini-football competition.

There are also a number of lakes, streams and mountain waterfalls to swim in throughout the area, enquire at Morzine Tourist Office to find out which ones they recommend for safety, accessibility, etc. During July and August Lake Montriond and the lake at Les Gets have lifeguards and designated safe swimming areas.

Inside the slate mine

Discover the traditional alpine charm of Morzine. Every Thursday at 10am a guided tour of the old town of Morzine leaves from the covered market beside the church, enlightening you on the history and traditions of the area. Alternatively you could see the sights from the back of a horse-drawn sleigh! Departing at regular intervals from the Tourist Office there are a number of different tours you can take, from a short trip around the village to a longer scenic ride to the lake of Montriond.

The Slate Workshop and Cowshed and Cheese Dairy are worth a visit if you have an interest in local produce and crafts. Monsieur Buet will be happy to introduce you to the history of his 200+ year old slate works and the dairy farmers conduct regular tours of their pastures and cheese-maturing cellars.

To get further details and prices for these activities please contact Morzine Tourist Office. You can also collect a free, illustrated map showing local places of interest along 9 walks from the Tourist Office.

If climbing up sheer rock on the end of a piece of rope sounds a bit scary then Via Ferrata climbing offers an element of security that still allows beginners to enjoy the achievement of having scaled a mountain! This form of climbing was invented by Italian soldiers in the Dolomites who used it to enable them to scale vertiginous faces easily and quickly. These days it is a popular sport that makes the thrill of mountain climbing more accessible to children, beginners and those who want a bit more security when they climb. Following marked routes through the mountains you are helped along by steps, bridges and ladders whilst being roped up for extra safety. Suitable for adults and children over the age of 8; guides can be arranged on request. The main Via Ferrata site in Morzine Avoriaz is the Saix du Tour; it is 600m in length and affords some beautiful views over the valley. It features foot bridges, monkey bridges and ladders and should take around 2-2 1/2 hours to complete. It is accessible from May to October, if there is no snow.