Le Sentier du Renard
The Foxes trail and Nyon waterfall, a gentle walk for all the family
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
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
Heading off from the church you will cross the old bridge, passing the library to Rue Bidon. Go under the road via the bridge and follow the footpath along the river Dranse. Throughout the walk you will see sign posts with information about foxes, the wildlife, the riverside and about the environment - great for children as it offers some walking entertainment.
When you get to the Nyon cable car, car park take a right and head up to the waterfall to enjoy great scenery and a lovely waterfall. Take the same path back down and continue along the river Dranse path until you reach Ergine where you will find fields and meadows. To return take the same route back.
