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Walking Routes in Avoriaz

Discover the top Avoriaz walking trails and routes

Whether you're after a gentle stroll or a challenging mountain adventure, Avoriaz is a brilliant place to explore on foot.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Avoriaz Hiking & Walking Guide.

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Le Lac de Chavanette

This gentle walk is very sun exposed so before setting off make sure you have plenty of water and suncream for the duration

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Le Sentier du Renard

Location
Morzine

This gentle walk is great for families with a waterfall to look at and a gentle terrain to walk on. Starting from the centre of Morzine you can follow the route all the way to Ergine

Parc des Dereches, Morzine

Les Dereches Park

Location
Morzine

With three different circuit options possible, you can choose from a short 40min walk to a 1h20 walk. Located near the Parc des Dereches, you can combine this walk with the wide range of activities that are possible at the sports centre. Swimming, tennis, indoor climbing and horse riding are just some of the sports that you can try your hand at while in Morzine.

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L'Alpage de Morzinette par les Grandes Sutes

Location
Avoriaz

This circuit can start from Morzine or Avoriaz. Using the cable car with the Multi Pass enjoy a downhill walk from Avoriaz to Morzine.

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Les Cretes de super-Morzine et le Belvedere du Lac

Location
Avoriaz

Taking a path high above the River Dranse de Sous le Saix, this walk leads you to Belvedere du Lac offering great views of the Lac de Montriond far below you in the valley.

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Dent d'Oche ridge walk

Location
Morzine

There's no end of spectacular walks and climbs around the Portes du Soleil but you'd be hard pressed to find any quite as challenging, fun and special as the Dent d'Oche ridge walk in the Abondance valley.

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Montriond village to the lake

Location
Morzine

A beautiful and leisurely walk starting from Montriond town centre at the car park between the church and the town hall, with the church's original bell tower being a spectacular monument itself, take a pause and look at the distinctive structure

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Le Lac de Nyon Guerin

Location
Morzine

Situated on Pointe de Nyon this walk offers fantastic views without a great deal of effort

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La Mine de la Lappiaz

Location
Avoriaz

The historical discovery of slate in Morzine dates as far back as 1732. Found in all the cliffs overhanging the Valley de Sous le Saix (Slate Valley). In the Lappiaz mine, the slate was quarried and made use of between 1856 and 1963.

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Le Lac Vert par Mossettes

Location
Avoriaz

Using the cable car for easier access, this walk takes in Lac Vert, located just over the Swiss border. Walking above 2,000m, you enjoy the fresh mountain air and soak in the amazing views for miles around.

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Hamlets and villages tour, St Jean d'Aulps

Location
Saint Jean d'Aulps

Set off and explore the valley's old hamlets and picturesque villages on this walk, taking in all of the nature and culture along the way. Immerse yourself in the simple alpine lifestyle as you stroll around the valley.

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Le Sentier de l'Ecureuil

Location
Morzine

This gentle walk is great with children and families, the route will take you through the old town of Morzine and offers beautiful views of the Morzine village