Le Lac de Nyon Guerin
A gentle walk with amazing views at 1,500m across the Nyon Plateau
Situated on Pointe de Nyon this walk offers fantastic views without a great deal of effort
It is possible to drive to the start of this short walk via the Joux Plane, otherwise you can access the start via the Telepherique de Nyon. The walk is a return so you can follow the same route back to the starting point. It is also possible to take in some spectacular 360° views from the top of Pointe de Nyon via the Telesiege de la Pointe. The Nyon Guerin lake is an artificial lake created to supply the snow cannons in the Morzine ski area.
What to bring
This route can be found on IGN map 3528, Morzine - Massif du Chablais
What to see
Sights in Avoriaz
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
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La Ferme de Seraussaix
This family run farm is open for visits in summer and winter where you can take a tour or simply buy some of their delicious cheeses.
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Lac Montriond
Lac de Montriond is a peaceful natural retreat surrounded by cliffs and forest. Enjoy swimming, paddle boarding, walking trails, and more in this scenic lakeside spot.
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Cascade des Brochaux
The Cascade des Brochaux is a stunning waterfall located above Les Lindarets, the charming "goat village". Just a 1h30 walk from Avoriaz, or 30 minutes from Les Lindarets.
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Horse drawn sleigh taxis
Avoriaz is a completely pedestrianised resort, no cars, vans or lorries. The best way to travel around, especially if you have little ones or lots of luggage is by horse drawn sleigh.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Morzine
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Wild Beets Kitchen Restaurant
The perfect spot for breakfast or lunch or a coffee break with cakes, this restaurant is a delight for foodies.
What to do
Things To Do in Morzine
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Evening snowshoe and dinner adventure
Discover the wintry mountains on foot and enjoy an evening meal in a mountain refuge or igloo.
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Canyoning
Fancy diving, swimming, sliding, abseiling and discovering how the water dug its paths along the river and the rocks? Canyoning is for you!
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Paragliding
See Morzine and Avoriaz from the air with a thrilling tandem flight where you can take in the stunning scenery and even do some aerobatics.
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Cascade Aventure
This is an adventure company based next to the Nyon waterfall in Morzine.
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Parc des Dereches
The Morzine Parc des Dérêches sports centre offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities in summer and winter.
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Les Gorges du Pont du Diable
A great walk through a beech forest and dramatic limestone gorges carved by the Dranse de Morzine. Expect vibrant rock colours, safe cliffside paths and even a daring glass walkway you can try.
Directions
From the Nyon Plateau take the path that leads to the Pointe de Nyon through the alpine meadows, follow the sign for the Nyon-Guerin lake. At the sign for 'Le Creux de Lavouet:1480m' keep to the right on the path marked 'Col de Joux Plane'.
You will arrive quickly at the Nyon Derriere chalets (1,530m) and Nyon du Creux. The Nyon Guerin lake is situated just behind the chalets. Return by the same route.
