Les Cretes de super-Morzine et le Belvedere du Lac
A high walk in the great outdoors, with Chamois deer to see if your lucky
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.
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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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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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.
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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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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.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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La Cachette Restaurant
La Cachette is located in the heart of the historical Dromonts area in Avoriaz. It has a cosy alpine interior that will make you feel instantly at home.
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La Reserve Restaurant
Located in the heart of the resort, this restaurant serves a traditionally French Savoyard menu with meat and fish dishes too.
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Les Fontaines Blanches Restaurant
Hearty portions, a large sunny terrace and a great après-ski vibe make this a popular restaurant with locals and tourists alike.
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Mamo's Café Lindarets
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
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Globetrotter Restaurant and après-ski Bar
The Globetrotter in Avoriaz serves a wide range of burgers and Savoyard dishes from breakfast to late-night après-ski parties. Open all day with live DJs and themed events, it’s a lively ski-in ski-out venue. Expect generous portions, good food and a buzzing atmosphere.
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Les Trappeurs Restaurant
Serving Savoyard dishes, as well as Italian specialities, omelettes, burgers and salads, this restaurant is located in one of the busiest piste-side spots in Avoriaz. It's a great place to top up your tan on the terrace and people watch.
What to do
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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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.
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Village Igloo aperitif and dinner
A dining experience like no other! A spectacular and unique 200m2 ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Avoriaz, where you'll enjoy a typical Savoyard cheese fondue or aperitif in a unique setting.
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Le Strike Roc Bowling Bar
Located right in the heart of resort, Le Strike Roc is a bowling and gaming bar serving cocktails and snacks. The perfect place to take shelter when the weather draws you indoors.
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Aquariaz
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
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Outdoor Ice Rink
Located in the centre of Avoriaz is the outdoor 'patinoire' or ice rink.
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Hydrospeeding
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
Directions
From Avoriaz, go to the Falaise sector and walk between the Malinka and Saskia buildings, following signs for Proclou, then by the golf course, continuing uphill to the Col de la Joux Verte.
At the Joux Verte pass, park near the restaurant and cross the road and walk along the footpath that leaves from the bank at the roadside and head towards the Cretes de Super-Morzine ridge. The footpath follows this ridge for about 30 minutes amid an abundance of alpine flowers.
At Quart des Puers (alt.1756m), turn right onto the footpath that goes downhill towards the viewpoint (20 minutes). Keep alert because this place is home to Chamois deer and black grouse. There is a sharp drop down to Montriond 600m below, hold on to children's hands.
From the viewpoint, retrace your steps uphill and turn right at the first path signposted Col de la Croix des Combes that passes through this pretty flower-filled coomb. On arriving at the Croix des Combes pass (with its large cross), walk back towards Super-Morzine around the wide hairpin bends that lead to the Zore chairlift and the Cretes de Zore restaurant.
From the restaurant, continue along the footpath until the Quart des Puers, before going back to the Joux Verte pass via the lower footpath, a parallel variation to the one above it.
