The Portes du Soleil offers a biking terrain which is both massive and varied. There are endless trails and tracks to suit everyone.

Extensive lift system - 24 lifts to take you from valley to valley. Pleney and Chavanne lifts open c.9th June with all lifts running fromc.29th June

Over 650 km of marked routes. 4 Bike Parks.10 permanent downhill courses including Morzine's Avalanche downhill course. 100's of kilometers of cross country, technical singletrack and Northshore to excite and thrill you.

Take part in Pass Portes du Soleil - a weekend event on the 28th and 29th June 2008. With over 3000 participants it starts simultaneously from 7 resorts, crossing the borders with refreshment stands along the way. €34. There is a special smaller course complete with guides for the children.

Check out the event's website www.passportesdusoleil.com

The area with its many road climbs is also a massive draw for road biking. Morzine was an overnight stop for a stage of the 2006 Tour de France.

Bike Hire - if you don't have your own bike there are many shops in town where you can hire a bike and also get repairs carried out.

Lift Pass Prices - €15 per day, €60 6 day pass

Protective Gear / Correct Insurance - highly recommended

Mountain Bike Guides - to discover all of those out of the way trails and to get the most out of the area hire the services of fully qualified mountain bike guide. Contact us for more information on our excellent accommodation and guide packages.

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Walking and trekking - explore the breathtaking mountain scenery and hidden lakes for yourself or join one of the many guided hikes that cater for all levels and abilities. ½ day from €16, full day €25. You can even stay overnight in a mountain refuge.

Climbing, abseiling and ropes - ½ day courses from €36

Via Ferrata - du Saix du Tour - Avoriaz - climb high above the Avoriaz resort using fixed cables, steps and footbridges for stunning views. 2.5 -3hrs. €36 including supervision and necessary equipment.

Paragliding - choose from the numerous companies in Morzine. Take off from high above Super Morzine and land at the foot of Pleney. Choose from a tandem pleasure flight €75 or a 4 day beginner or proficiency course from €450. Courses run from June -September.

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White Water Thrills - rafting / white water hot-dogging, white water hydrospeeding on la Dranse river 12kms from Morzine. €38 - €45.

Canyoning - Cascade Adventure at the Nyon waterfall site. €50 ½ day session. Over 14yrs only. Options to travel outside of Morzine for a full day session eg Annecy - €85

Swimming - Olympic outdoor pool in Morzine and Avoriaz(€3) Lac Montriond (Free!) You can even learn to scuba dive!

Canoe or Kayak - on Lac Montriond. Kayak hire €6 an hour, canoe hire €13 an hour. Lessons with an instructor €15 for 1.5hrs.

Fishing - Fish in the lakes and rivers of the surrounding area

Lac de Montriond, Altitude 1069m, numerous species including trout.
Opens first Saturday in April

Lac Mines d'Or. Altitude 1390m
Opens May 1st
Vallee de la Manche

Morzine Dranse River. Day permits and 15 day holiday permits easily available

€14 for day up to €39 for 15 days.

Fishing is regulated and there are laws regarding the minimum height of catch.

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If you are based in Morzine there are a number of golf options for you including the following:

Les Gets (15mins)
18 holes, par 70 (5264 m)
Designed by Olivier Dongradi.

Situated on the Chavannes ridge it occupies a trully stunning location. A fairly technical course with some big elevation changes on some holes.

Open 10 June - 15 October
Fees from €25 for 9 holes, €35 for 18 holes. €130 for six green fees.
Electric buggies for hire from €9

website: www.golflesgets.com
email: info@golflesgets.com
phone: +33 (0) 450 75 87 63

Avoriaz (15mins)
9 holes, par 36 (2930m)
Designed by Hughes Lambert.

Situated on the Proclou plateau it is a fairly relaxing golf course to play. There are no buggies available, but the course is undulating rather than hilly, and nowhere too steep to pull a trolley or carry. Because of the altitude you still need to be reasonably fit, but the demands are not excessive.

It is enjoyable for all standards of golfer, but the generous fairways will perhaps make it most attractive for mid and high handicappers.

Fees from €25 for 9 holes, €112 for six days
Equipment and trolley hire available

website: www.golf-morzine-avoriaz.com
phone (golf) : +33 (0) 450 74 17 08
phone (academy): +33 (0) 450 74 11 07


Evian Masters Golf Club - Evian (45mins)
18 holes , par 72 (6054m)
Designed by Cabell.B.Robinson.

The legendary golf course of the Evian Royal Resort, one of the most exclusive resorts in the world. Situated at 45 km from Geneva, on the south bank of Lake Geneva it is one of the most beautiful golf courses in Europe.

Home of the prestigious Evian Masters competition and Evian Masters Training Centre.

Fees €32 to €64

website: www.royalparcevian.com
email: reservation@evianroyalresort
phone: +33 (0) 450 26 85 00

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Morzine Town
During the summer the pretty town of Morzine is very much alive. You can spend a leisurely afternoon wandering around the shops and boutiques and take a well earned rest in the sun with a cold beer. The summer is when the tables of the cafes and bars spill out on to the pavements to make the most of the weather. There are plenty of restaurants in which to enjoy a traditional Savoyard lunch whilst taking in the views of the surrounding mountains. Or why not have a mountain lunch? Just take a short cable car journey from the centre of town and you will find yourselves at the top of either Pleney or Super Morzine. From town you can walk along the fast running Dranse river valley or up to see the Nyon Cascades. Take a tour of the local cheese making factory or the slate mines.

Lake Montriond
This breathtaking lake is just a 10mins bus or car journey away from the centre of Morzine town and is a must for the summer visitor. Nestled into the Ardent valley and fed by waterfalls and streams it is the perfect picnic spot. Over 1300m long and surrounded by mountains you can lie in the sun and take in the views of Le Roc d'Enfer. A walking track circumnavigates the lake and you can swim in the main lake and the smaller monitored bathing area. There are walking tracks from the lake that take you on a climb up into Les Linderets where you can discover the hidden lake. During August it hosts an amazing fireworks and music extravaganza - Feu du Lac. (Date tbc)

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Yvoire
c.50mins drive from Morzine
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Yvoire is situated on the shores of Lake Geneva. Discover the many shops as you wander around it's narrow medieval streets. A number of good restaurants overlook the lake and there are cafes and icecream stops in the village! The Tourism Office can organise a guide for you. The castles former vegetable garden is now The Garden of the Five Senses and is open from mid April - small entry fee.

Annecy
c.1hr 30 mins from Morzine
This magical medieval city is now the capital of the Haute Savoie region. Situated on the shores of Lac d'Annecy and threaded with canals, there are many historic buildings and monuments some dating back to the 12th Century. You can discover old Annecy in guided tours 4pm on Tues and Fridays for English speakers from the Tourist office €6. There are numerous cruise companies that will take you for a trip to discover the beauty of the lake, from a short 1hour cruise to lunch and dinner cruises.

www.lac-annecy.com


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Horse Riding - there are three horse riding stables in the area. There are stables in Montriond - Le Ranche de L'Avenir, in Morzine at the Parc des Dereches, in Avoriaz and in Les Gets - Ranche du Lac. You can join a trek or have a lesson. There are many pony club options for children.

2hr treks €32. Full day treks €75. Lessons from €17

Tennis - 10 courts at the sports park for hire and tennis courses available Mon - Fri

Indiana Park - for all ages, travel through the forest canopy using ropes and bridges! Open every day in July and August. Weekends in May and June.

Indiana Park €19 - 3 trails for 135cm+ Indiana Kid €13 - specific trail 110 to 135cm

Skate Park - located near the tennis courts by the Palais du Sport - just take your board along.

Summer Sledging - enjoy the thrill of the two sledge runs on the Pleney slope reached via the Crusaz ski lift. Over 900m long and decent of 150m in altitude. Open late June - Sept. No under 5yrs.

1 ride - €4.50
5 rides - €20
10 rides - €35

Quad biking - quad biking trails through the forest near the foot of the Avoriaz cable car. Trails for both adults and children.

Adults - ½ hr €35, 1hr €60
Children - 10mins €10, 20mins €15

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