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Summer in Morzine
Once the snow gives way to the rising temperatures that come with spring and summer, the mountains attract another band of alpine fanatics. With an endless list of activities to keep you entertained Morzine springs into summer life. Our aim is to ensure that you experience as many of the fantastic activities that you want and we will happily tailor a weeks program to suit you. Summer weeks do not have to run from Saturday to Saturday. So you can take advantage of the cheaper mid week flights. Specialist Golf Holidays Whether you are looking for a week of unrivalled golf, playing some of the finest locations in France or simply the experience of an alpine course, Morzine is perfectly located to get to a variety of the best clubs all within an hours drive. We will happily book your tee-off time and will even drive you there and back. (and Robin will most likely play as well!) You can even be entered into a local competition at one of my favourite clubs. If you have not played in France before you will be amazed at the quality of the courses and the value for money. We will either book you a weeks worth of golf or simply incorporate it into a suitable itinerary. Click here for a full specialist golf page. (back to top)
As the snow melts the rivers begin to swell giving you the opportunity of experiencing the thrill and excitement of white water rafting. The Dranse river, which flows from Morzine to Lac Leman, offers some fantastic fast flowing rapids. Your descent will be fast and furious but safe in the hands of a qualified instructor from one of the resident rafting companies. Truly an experience not to be missed. (back to top)
In the surrounding areas there are a variety of different climbs. A local climbing school will happily take you on a beginners course or direct you to the more advanced faces for you to test your ability against mother nature. They also run various climbing outings. If you are not an experienced climber but would still like to pit your wits against the mountain, then the Via Ferrata is a must. (back to top)
The Portes du Soleil area offers 380 kilometres of marked itineraries and 24 lifts open all summer. Every year Morzine holds the Mountain biking championships attracting some of the worlds best mountain biking descent riders. Whether you are looking for the adrenalin down hill VTT tracks that are set up through the trees, or simply want to take the lifts to the top with your bikes and then gently come back down, Morzine has everything for every mountain biker. Either bring your own bike or hire a top of the range bike from the many outlets. We can organise this for you. (back to top)
Take in the clean mountain air and walk around the many trails in the Alps offering you some breathtaking views and unforgettable walks. Whether you want to simply have an afternoons stroll or take in some serious walking, Morzine has it all to offer. Walks are from an hour to three days plus, taking in stops at the many over night mountain huts known as a refuge. If you wish to go on an overnight hike please let us know well in advance as the refuges get booked up from very early on. (back to top)
Both Morzine and Les Gets have tennis centres. Morzine has 10 courts of various surfaces that can be booked on an hourly basis. Courses are also available at all levels. (back to top)
Ever wondered what it is like to fly? Then try out a tandem ride with a fully qualified instructor. You will fly around the Morzine valley on the rising thermals and then be taken safely down to land a short distance from the local bars for a well earned drink! A number of local Parapente schools will take you for an introductory flight, you can even do a introduction course for the whole week. Please let us know if this interests you and we can book it. The Morzine area is also well known by Parapenting enthusiasts for its excellent flying qualities. (back to top)
Canyoning is an exciting mix between abseiling, scrambling and descending a river path. By following the exact line of the mountain river you will quickly find yourself abseiling down waterfalls, sliding down natural waterslides into huge deep pools of fresh clean mountain water. This sport is extremely safe under the right supervision. All our canyoning activities are conducted under the ever watchful and experienced eyes of qualified canyoning guides. Descents of all levels are available from easy and fun to advanced and extreme. All will leave you crying out for more! - (back to top)
If its simply swimming or relaxing by a pool that you want, Morzine has a water park with an Olympic sized, heated spring water, outdoor swimming pool, two fun pools for children and a giant water slide. There is also a vast beach area with three volley ball courts. Life guards are always on duty. There are also some fantastic swimming lakes in the nearby town of Les Gets. - (back to top)
In Les Gets there is an outdoor adventure course that will suit all. Whether you want to test your skills on the high ropes course or try other obstacles, you can spend an afternoon having lots of fun. All safety equipment is provided. (back to top)
Horse riding is always a great activity to do on holiday. the local stables have horses and treks able to cater for all levels of riders. Whether you are simply looking to walk calmly along and take in the view or hack through the mountain pastures don't let this opportunity pass you by. (back to top)
Within an hours drive of Morzine are three fantastic towns to visit, Annecy, Evian and Yvoire. All three are worth at least an afternoons exploration. Annecy is a beautiful medieval town steeped in history with cobbled side streets and canals meandering through the town. There is a huge cafe culture and plenty of shops to explore or boat rides along the lake. Yvoire, by Lake Geneva, is voted as one of the most beautiful villages in France. A perfect spot to sit and relax and enjoy the views over the lake before disappearing down its historical maze of alleyways to discover some real history. Evian, further along the lake, is of course famous for its natural spring water. It is a busier town with lots of cafes and shops to explore or maybe chance your luck at the famous casino. You can also take a boat ride from here and take in some breath taking views of the alps. The Mont Blanc massif is also short distance from Morzine..
There are several good fishing sites in the Morzine area. The lake at Montriond and Les Mines d'Or are two of the most idyllic settings to while away the hours. The river Dranse runs from Morzine to Evian, where highly sought after Geneva lake trout that returns to it's spawning ground every year can be found. This trout needs all the patience and dexterity you can muster but is well worth the effort. If you don't have a fishing licence, you can get one for a day or a holiday fortnight pass. There are also many other rivers to fish in the surrounding areas and all methods are allowed. For the specialist fly fisher this is truly an area to test your skills.
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