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Montriond

A tranquil alpine base with quick access to Avoriaz and easy access to Morzine

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Montriond offers a peaceful setting just minutes from Morzine, with parts of the village as close to the lifts as its busier neighbour. On the Ardent bus route and surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, it’s a charming spot for a relaxing ski holiday with easy access to the Portes du Soleil.

Montriond is a peaceful alpine village on the eastern side of the valley from Morzine. Although separated by the Dereches river, parts of the village are as close to the lifts, shops and bars as some areas of Morzine, with the added bonus of excellent access to the Ardent gondola for a quick route up to Avoriaz.

The village is quite spread out, with some areas along the Ardent bus route and others more rural. You’ll find all the essentials here, including a small grocery shop that’s open on Sundays, a ski hire shop, a pizzeria, bar and auberge and even its own doctor’s surgery. The atmosphere is calm and friendly, making it a great choice if you want a relaxing base away from the hustle and bustle of central Morzine.

Montriond has a good choice of large luxury chalets and stylish apartments, plus a few local bars and restaurants. Just five minutes drive from Morzine and with stunning mountain views and its beautiful lake nearby, it’s an ideal spot if you’re looking for a quieter stay without sacrificing easy access to the Portes du Soleil ski area.

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  6. Things to do in Montriond
  7. Cycling in Montriond
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  9. Watersports in Montriond
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  12. Holidays Rentals in Montriond
  13. Hotels in Montriond
  14. How to get to Montriond

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Dining in Montriond

Montriond has a handful of restaurants. Le Passe Montagne and La Ferme du Lac Vert serve traditional Savoyard food while Le Rocher is famous for its pizzas.

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Things to do in Montriond

Montriond also has a large lake that is used for ice diving in the winter and is a popular post in the summer for swimming, kyaking and sun bathing. The Fête de Montriond takes place every summer and has spectacular fireworks.

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Nightlife in Montriond

Most of the restaurants in Montriond are also bars and there is also a local pub, La Marmotte d'Or, open year-round serving snacks and pub grub as well.

Chalets in Montriond

There are no hotels in Montriond but lots of chalets and apartments. The chalets that lie parallel to the road up to the lake on the Ardent valley floor are beautiful but isolated and you will need a car if you want to stay here and make it to the lifts.

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There is plenty going on in Avoriaz throughout the year. The resort plays host to a number of winter music festivals which take place across the resort and pistes, namely Rock the Pistes and Snowboxx in March. In summer, the Pass'portes du Soleil mountain bike festival is the biggest event for bikers, with the occasional Tour de France stage passing nearby.

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